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Hosted by Valerie Cairney · education · EN-CA
Hi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. Having been in the pet industry for over 10 years now I am going to share with you issues and questions that arise as I work with pet parents on a day-to-day basis. I am not a veterinarian but I do have certifications in Canine, Feline, Small Animal, Fish and Herptile and Avian Health and Nutrition from the University of California, Davis Extension. Thank you for listening to Val Talks Pets.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHi everyone, and welcome to Val Talk’s Pets, the forum for pet parents and enthusiasts alike. Having been in the pet industry for over 10 years now I am going to share with you issues and questions that arise as I work with pet parents on a day-to-day basis.
Val Talks Pets is hosted by Valerie Cairney. The show has published 169 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Halloween 2026 - Safety and Fun" (30 October 2026, 14 minutes), "Spotlight - The Maltese" (16 October 2026, 7 minutes), and "Fresh vs. Raw Pet Food: Understanding the Differences" (2 October 2026, 16 minutes).
Val Talks Pets publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 169 episodes.
Booking probability for Val Talks Pets is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Val Talks Pets requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Val Talks Pets's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Val Talks Pets are Pet Care & Other Personal Services. Val Talks Pets has an education audience.
Valerie Cairney hosts Val Talks Pets, an education podcast with 169 episodes published.
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Episode #168
Halloween is nearly here, and I'm celebrating with a special episode filled with pet safety advice, spooky traditions, book recommendations and a deeply personal story. Discover ways to keep dogs and cats safe during...
Episode #167
Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me. In this spotlight episode of Val Talk’s Pets, I take a closer look at the Maltese—an affectionate, intelligent little dog with a long history as a companion breed. From temperament...
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Fresh food and raw diets are becoming increasingly popular with pet parents, but they are not the same thing. In this episode of Val Talks Pets...
Pet rats are one of those animals people either love—or are completely creeped out by. But domesticated rats are very different from their wild counterparts, and they can make intelligent, affectionate and highly social...
Hi Everyone and Welcome! When wildfire forces wildlife to flee and entire communities to evacuate, animals face danger, displacement and separation from their families. This episode explores how wild animals respond to...
Episode #161
Hi everyone and welcome to this spotlight episode on a breed of dog that really needs renewed recognition, and that is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. There is lots to explore about this breed, so let’s go. Email me...
Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. What does the words Backyard Breeder conjure up in your mind? Do you think of awful people that are just trying to make quick cash? Very...
<p>Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. </p><p> It’s time to test our knowledge again with Pet Trivia 3.0. So, get yourself a score card and let’s see how you do.</p><p><br/>📩...
Episode #158
<p>Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. </p><p>Have you ever been at a loss to find a dog walker or sitter and wished you could find one through a trusted and easy process? Well...
Episode #157
<p>Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. </p><p>This question goes out to all the cat parents. Does your cat pee outside of the litter box or do they pee where they shouldn’t...
<p>Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. </p><p>In the news just recently has been the rescue of 1500 Beagles from Ridglan Farms, a biomedical research facility located in Blue Mound...
Episode #155
<p>What makes the Labrador Retriever one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world—and why does it continue to dominate as the #1 dog in both Canada and the United Kingdom?</p><p>In this episode of Val Talks Pets, we...
Episode #154
<p>In this episode of <b>Val Talk’s Pets</b>, I explore the world of <b>Pet Tech</b> and how technology is changing the way we care for our pets.</p><p>From <b>smart collars, GPS trackers, health monitors, and smart...
Episode #153
<p>Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets.</p><p>We call them our fur babies, our fur kids… but are we starting to treat them so much like humans that it could actually impact their...
Episode #152
<p>Hi Everyone!</p><p>In this episode of Val Talks Pets, I take a closer look at one of the most popular reptile pets—the Bearded Dragon. From their origins in Australia to their unique behaviors and physical traits, I...
<p>On this episode of Val Talks Pets, we’re taking a closer look at an outstanding premium pet food company: Petcurean. Petcurean is a Canadian pet nutrition company known for crafting high-quality dog and cat food...
Episode #150
<p>Hi everyone, and welcome back to <b>Val Talk’s Pets</b>.</p><p>Pet parents grieve terribly when a pet dies, but what happens to the other pet in the household when a member of the pet family passes away? </p><p>In...
Episode #149
<p>Hi everyone, and welcome back to <b>Val Talk’s Pets</b>.</p><p>Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by <b>Judy Tennant</b>, the founder and executive director of <b>Parrot Partners</b>, a charity and rescue...
Episode #148
<p>Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. </p><p>In the last episode I opened 2026 with a discussion about diabetes in pets beginning with dogs. On this episode we’ll be Managing...
Episode #147
<p>Hi everyone and welcome to this first episode of Val Talk’s Pets 2026. </p><p>I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and the fur kids had a safe, great time. To start off this year, I’m going to tackle the topic of...
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Territory Sales Manager, Petcurean
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Pawzy
Parrot Partners
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