Picking the perfect puppy: Finding healthy pets with vet, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon #13

10/07/22 • 27 min

Searches for “buy a puppy” increased by 115% during the pandemic. Yet many "pandemic puppy" owners didn't even see their puppy before buying them, something today’s guest warns against.

Having built up a following of over 100,000 animal lovers on TikTok for sharing his matter-of-fact videos on pet welfare and health topics, Ben the Vet joins us to talk about how you can pick a healthy puppy that fits into your life.

We talk about what to think about to find your perfect puppy, how to minimise the risk of future health issues, and red flags to look out for to avoid unethical breeding.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

Considerations to make to find a puppy suited to your lifestyle.
How to make sure you pick a healthy puppy.
Red flags to help spot unethical breeders.
Common puppy parasites and how to prevent them.

Links and references: www.napo.pet/blog/podcast-13-picking-the-perfect-puppy-finding-healthy-pets

Searches for “buy a puppy” increased by 115% during the pandemic. Yet many "pandemic puppy" owners didn't even see their puppy before buying them, something today’s guest warns against.

We talk about what to think about to find your perfect puppy, how to minimise the risk of future health issues, and red flags to look out for to avoid unethical breeding.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

Considerations to make to find a puppy suited to your lifestyle.
How to make sure you pick a healthy puppy.
Red flags to help spot unethical breeders.
Common puppy parasites and how to prevent them.

Links and references: www.napo.pet/blog/podcast-13-picking-the-perfect-puppy-finding-healthy-pets

Previous Episode

Doggy Diets: Fulfilling your pup’s nutritional needs with Founder of VetChef & Tails.com, Joe Inglis #12

Nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, and yet 80% of us believe our dogs are a healthy weight. So how can we better ensure our pups are eating right?

Trusted by millions for his veterinary advice on This Morning, Joe Inglis has founded two successful pet food brands, making him the perfect guest for this nutrition-based episode of The Pet Perspective.

We break down how to evaluate your dog’s weight needs, the role of nutrition in long-term health, which diets could be best for your pup, and how to encourage the more fussy eaters.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

How a dog’s food affects their behaviour
Methods to tell if your pup’s the right weight
Alternative feeding habits, like raw bones and vegan diets
Where to find quality food, and whether to consider homemade meals

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

Next Episode

Trick or treat: Can training & food help pets through the stress of Halloween & Firework night?, Katie Scott-Dyer #14

This week on The Pet Perspective, we’re going to be talking about autumn’s big holidays, Halloween and Bonfire Night, and how you can prepare your pet for the noise and activity they bring.
We’re joined by clinical animal behaviourist
Katie Scott-Dyer, who tells us all about why the autumn holidays can seem scary to our pets, and how you can teach them to cope with stressful situations from door knocking, to fireworks, and prevent fear from forming.
This episode of The Pet Perspective covers: