Petgevity: Pet Health and Longevity Podcast
Petgevity is a podcast about helping pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Hosted by Fabian Rivers, it explores longevity, gut health, daily routines, habits, and the small choices that affect pet wellbeing. Each week features conversations with veterinarians, behaviourists, nutrition experts, and other voices on current pet trends. The show aims to separate reliable advice from misleading or harmful claims so owners can understand their pets' signals and make confident decisions.
Episodes
Kibble vs Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Nutrition | Sally Barker
Getting a dog comes with a lot of questions. What are you going to call them? Where are you going to walk them? Who’s going to give up their spot on the sofa for them?But there’s one question that sparks more debate, division, and confusion than any other: what are you going to feed them?Kibble, wet, fresh, raw? Getting to grips with canine nutrition can feel like stepping onto a minefield. Just s
Does my dog love me? Communication between pets and owners | Jade Nicholas
Whenever I had worries, felt stressed, or simply needed someone to talk to, I always turned to the same place. To someone who was a great listener, who understood me really well, and was always there with unconditional love and support.I’d turn to my stubborn, cantankerous, furry friend, my Lakeland Terrier, Jackson.Now, Jackson wasn’t fluent in English, and to be honest, he was never much of a ta
First aid for pets: Be prepared when an emergency strikes | Emma Hammett
Picture the scene, it’s a summer’s day, and you’re out enjoying a walk with your dog. You’re crossing wide open fields, surrounded by beautiful views, and there's not another person in sight.Then, you turn around, and your heart sinks. Your dog is lying motionless on the floor. Their legs stiff and tongue slack.It’s a terrifying situation, one I hope you never have to face. But the reality is, you
Save your dog with one simple test: Genetic testing for pets | Dr Cathryn Mellersh
For many years, the complexity and fine details of DNA remained a mystery. That was until the turn of the 21st century, when the human genome was mapped in full for the very first time.Since then, advances in genomics have transformed our understanding of health and disease, opening up amazing possibilities for both you and your pet.Today, I’m joined by Dr Cathryn Mellersh, a leading canine geneti
Is it cruel to have a pedigree pet? | Sean McCormack
2015 was the peak of what is now known as the ‘pug boom’. An era where these distinctive little dogs became a prominent part of popular culture. causing ownership numbers to soar.But behind their adorable appearance lies a troubling reality. The breed’s extreme physical features can leave them vulnerable to a range of serious health problems, including breathing difficulties, eye conditions, and s
Separation anxiety: Is your dog happy when you're not home? | Adem Fehmi
The moment many owners leave the house, their dog starts barking, whining, pacing or scratching at the door.This continues for as long as the owner is away. The dog is overjoyed to see their owner return and your neighbour has no idea about the stress their pet was experiencing only moments before.Today, I’m joined by Adem Fehmi, a dog behaviourist and trainer with over 26 years of experience help
IVDD in dogs: Be prepared before you need to be | Mark Lowrie
The other day, we were contacted by a listener called Davina. She asked us to help raise awareness of a topic that is very close to her heart. Here’s her story, in her own words…Rosie is our Black and Tan Miniature Dachshund, and she means the world to us. As dog trainers, we’ve worked with Dachshunds for years, so we’re very aware of the health challenges that can affect the breed. Even so, nothi
How to make vet visits stress-free: Animal behaviourist reveals what every owner should know | Dr Sophie White
Taking your pet to the vets can be a really stressful event for both animal and human.As a vet, I’ve worked with a huge variety of unruly animals. Tarantulas, iguanas and a whole host of sharp beaked troublemakers. If it’s got a mouth and likes to bite, chances are I’ve treated it.However, in all my years in practice, there’s one animal, one creature that strikes more fear into me than any other.
How to holiday with your dog | Lottie Gross
Back in 2016, I spent 33 hours in the back of a van crossing mainland Europe with eight dogs.This wasn’t my idea of a fun road trip. The truth is, I’d hired a company to transport my dog so he could join me on holiday in the Czech Republic. But he’s a nervous traveller, and I was worried about how he would cope on the road. So instead of flying ahead and meeting him there, I climbed into the van t
Injury recovery for dogs: Hydrotherapy & mobility | Dr Julia Mews
Imagine it’s a hot summer's day. The sky is a blanket of blue, the scent of sun cream floats through the air, and the queue for the ice cream van stretches long into the distance. It’s the perfect day for a swim.So you grab a towel, walk to the lido and dive into the water. However, when you surface, you realise something’s not quite right. Your fellow swimmers seem hairier than normal, and one st
Does your dog have ADHD? Neurodivergence in pets and how to spot it | Dr Jacqueline Boyd
ADHD. It is everywhere right now.Across social media, podcasts and workplaces, people are questioning themselves in ways they never really did before. Traits once dismissed as lazy, oversensitivity, or lack of discipline are now being revisited through the lens of neurodivergence. Somewhere in the middle of that, I also found out I was affected by it, too. For me, it was a watershed moment, and I
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