The Petcast

Blue Cross

Love your pet? Love the Petcast! Emma Barton has candid conversations with celebrity guests and some of the UK’s leading pet experts about the big issues facing pet owners across the country.

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20 episodes
Updated Aug 4, 2021

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Aug 4, 2021 · 5 min
Ask The Vet: Should I Bathe my Pet?
Emma Barton and Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay, discuss whether pet owners should be bathing their four-legged friends.
Aug 2, 2021 · 23 min
Pet Scams & Theft
Pet theft and pet scams have been rife over the past year, attributed to the pandemic ‘pet boom’. In this episode, Blue Cross arms pet owners – new and old – on how to protect themselves and their four-legged friends against criminal activity.
Jul 28, 2021 · 5 min
Ask The Vet: Could My Pet Get Dementia?
Emma Barton and Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay, delve into the topic of pets and dementia.Have you ever wondered if your pet could be living with dementia, or what would happen if their memory started to deteriorate? Perhaps you ...
Jul 26, 2021 · 31 min
The Love Language of Pets
Emma Barton, along with pop star turned farmer, JB Gill and Becky Skyrme; Animal Behaviourist at Blue Cross, delve into the myriad of weird and wonderful ways that pets show affection, solicit love and attention, and let their owners know they’re happy.
Jul 21, 2021 · 5 min
Ask The Vet: Why Does My Dog Eat Poo?
Emma Barton and Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay, discuss the strange eating habits of dogs!
Jul 19, 2021 · 24 min
Pets & Mental Health
TV personality, Nicola McLean, and Blue Cross’s Pet Bereavement Support Service Manager, Diane James, join Emma Barton to explore the incredible link between pets and our mental health.
Jul 15, 2021 · 6 min
Ask The Vet: How do I know if my pet is overweight?
Emma Barton and Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay, discuss one of the most common questions asked – Is my pet too fat?
Jul 12, 2021 · 22 min
Social Media, Your Kids & Your Pets
Penny Lancaster joins Emma Barton and Blue Cross Animal Behaviorist, Claire Haynes, to discuss modern family life with pets and why it’s important to read animal behaviour within a family environment.From tips on how to get your children stuck...
Jul 7, 2021 · 7 min
Ask The Vet: Does My Pet Get Allergies?
In the second episode of our bonus ‘Ask The Vet’ mini-series, Emma Barton and Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay, delve into the topic of pets and allergies.
Jul 5, 2021 · 36 min
Socialising Your Pets
Emma Barton is joined by her dance-partner-in-crime, Anton Du Beke, and Blue Cross Animal Behaviourist, Leigh-Ann Reed, to discuss how pet owners can best manage their pets in social situations – especially over the busy summer period.Whether you’re...
Jun 30, 2021 · 5 min
Ask The Vet: Should I Brush My Pet's Teeth?
Introducing the first episode of our bonus ‘Ask The Vet’ mini-series, where Emma Barton and her co-host, Poppy Dog, explore some of the common questions we ask about our pets with Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Caroline Reay.Should I brush my ...
Jun 28, 2021 · 35 min
Pet Summer Safety
We are all looking forward to some warm weather and sunshine this summer, but does your pet feel the same way? Paralympian Hollie Arnold and Blue Cross Chief Vet, Caroline Reay. join Emma Barton to talk about keeping our pets safe in the summer months.
Nov 30, 2020 · 46 min
Things We Wish We Could Ask Our Pets
Blue Cross Rehoming Manager, Kayleigh Hill, joins presenter Emma Barton to answer some of the most commonly Googled questions about our pets. Plus, Loose Women’s Kaye Adams asks some of the questions that she has always wondered about her beloved dog, Bea
Nov 23, 2020 · 44 min
Should I Get A Puppy?
Emma Barton is joined by Blue Cross’s Animal Behaviourist, Claire Haynes and BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton to discuss the rewards and realities that come with owning a puppy.
Nov 16, 2020 · 29 min
Creating The Paw-fect Partnership – Children & Pets
Emma is joined by Kerry Taylor from the Blue Cross Educational Team, to discuss the many different species that may be a wonderful addition to a family home – and how everyone can work together to ensure that their chosen pets have a happy, healthy life.
Nov 9, 2020 · 39 min
Your Pet’s Autumn and Winter Survival Guide
From colourful leaves and crisp morning walks, to the run-up to Christmas and the prospect of snow, Autumn and Winter can be a magical time of year, but it can also present lots of hazards for our pets.
Nov 2, 2020 · 31 min
Pets in Covid Lockdown
Emma Barton is joined by fellow EastEnders actress, Kellie Bright, and Blue Cross Animal Behaviourist, Leigh-Anne Reed to discuss how our new way of life may have triggered different behavioural traits in pets.
Oct 26, 2020 · 25 min
Fireworks & Your Pet
Emma Barton is joined by Blue Cross Animal Behaviourist, Claire Stallard, who shares her tips and advice on how you can keep pets feeling calm and safe during firework season.
Apr 6, 2020 · 29 min
Keeping Pets Healthy
Alison Brennan, one of Blue Cross’ Senior Vets, joins Gemma Atkinson to discuss the key things every pet owner should know about keeping their pet healthy. They discuss good diet and exercise help pets keep in top physical condition – as well ...
Mar 30, 2020 · 21 min
Pet Heroes
Gemma Atkinson is joined by Kerry Taylor, Blue Cross Education Manager, to celebrate some of the phenomenal pets the Blue Cross team encounter across the UK - our real pet heroes. We hear about pet heroes like Romeo, the blood-donating 'super staf...