AnimalChat - An Alberta SPCA Podcast
Animal behaviour, animal welfare, animal protection. We cover it all.
Podcasting since 2021 • 24 episodes
AnimalChat - An Alberta SPCA Podcast
Latest Episodes
Pet Allergies
Allergies can be as common in our pets as they are in humans. On this episode of AnimalChat, we speak with veterinarian, Dr. Vicki Janes, about the signs of pet allergies, which breeds are more susceptible, and options for treating our animals....
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:03
Grieving Pets
We talk to social worker Joey Leslie, who works at a veterinary clinic to help families deal with the flood of emotions that come when pet owners must make the difficult decision to euthanize their beloved animals.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:59
Defining Distress
Alberta SPCA Peace Officers enforce the Animal Protection Act (APA) which makes it an offence to permit an animal to be in distress. In this episode, Peace Officer Karen Stevenson explains what is distress under the APA and what she looks for a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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38:45
Pets & Seniors Housing
It can be difficult for older adults to find affordable housing that allows pets, as many landlords are wary of having animals in their buildings. However, research shows allowing seniors to have a pet helps to keep them healthy, feel less isol...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:42
Biggest Risks to Pets in their own Home
Summer is here, and that increases the amount of trouble your pet can get into at home, in the yard or inside. We talked to a local small animal veterinarian about the most common health issues she sees at her clinic, and what you can do to kee...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:17