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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?

In this episode we’ll talk about How Dogs and Cats Handle Pet Loss.

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to Val Talk’s Pets.

Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by Judy Tennant, the founder and executive director of Parrot Partners, a charity and rescue organization dedicated to the health, safety, and overall well-being of parrots.

When I first learned about the work Parrot Partners is doing, I knew I had to reach out. Their mission, passion, and commitment to these incredibly intelligent and often misunderstood birds really stood out to me.

So let’s dive in and learn more. Please join me in welcoming Judy Tennant from Parrot Partners.

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Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.

In the last episode I opened 2026 with a discussion about diabetes in pets beginning with dogs. On this episode we’ll be Managing Diabetes in Cats: Symptoms, Food Choices, Insulin, and Natural Support

So snuggle up with your fur babies and let's jump in!

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Hi everyone and welcome to this first episode of Val Talk’s Pets 2026.

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 diabetes in dogs. So snuggle up with your fur babies and let's jump in!

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Another year has flown by, and I have tackled 24 topics related to being a pet parent or pets in general. For this final episode of 2025, I’m recapping some of my favourite episodes, sharing insights along the way, and reflecting on what has been an interesting and sometimes strange year in the world of pets and pet parenthood.

Here we go!

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Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.

Have you ever gone into your pet specialty store to get something for your dog to chew and found yourself staring at a section that was so complicated you just ended up grabbing the first thing? In this episode “Stop Guessing in the Chew Aisle: The Smart Way to Choose Dog Chews” and let’s turn an overwhelming aisle into easy, informed choices.

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets.

Well we are getting into the time of year when Christmas lights and trees are going up and the shopping has begun. And because our pets are part of the family, we always get them Christmas or holiday gifts as well. So let’s talk about Great Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers—And the Surprising Items to Avoid.

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Pet people love their animals and some would never be without a furry friend in the home. Why is that? Let’s explore “The Real Physical and Mental Benefits of Pet Ownership and why Pets Are Truly Good for You”.

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