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Guinea Pig

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

Episode 292 – Lewis Hamilton and grieving for your dog

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Released Sat October 4, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton has made headlines around the world, pulling out of work commitments to be with his dying dog. But shouldn't we all have the right to be with our pets, and to have understanding as we grieve our devoted companions? Amanda de Carteret, Pet Loss Support Manager at Blue Cross, has advice and support for all those coping with pet loss.

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Annalisa de Carteret

Annalisa de Carteret is the Pet Loss Support Manager.

She helps owners cope with the loss of their beloved dog, and has great advice for those grieving.

Insect protein treats

Insect protein dog treats are good for dogs, people and the planet!

Entovore treats are good for dogs, people and the environment

Dogs love Entovore treats, made with mealworm protein.

Episode 291 - Sustainable Nutrition for People, Pets and Planet

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Released Sat October 4, 2025
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Hector Haynes of Entovore has millions of tiny mouths to feed - mealworms! - but he took time away from them to tell Julie about dog treats which are good for dogs, people and the environment!

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Jenny and Star, Julie and Buddy

Jenny and Star, Julie and Buddy.

On holiday in Scotland.

Episode 290 - twenty years of dog podcasting

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Released Sat August 30, 2025
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This podcast celebrates twenty years of DogCast Radio podcasting and sharing the joy of dogs! Hear the start of our very first podcast back in 2005, and what it was like to record and create content before it became mainstream. We've met some wonderful people and dogs - including a kickboxing Black Russian Terrier, a Bichon Frise who sneezed on command, and the tallest dog in the world who could say I love you! Celebrate our podiversary with us!

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298 - Melissa McCue McGrath The Misdadventures of the world’s okayest dog trainer

Melissa McCue McGrath talks to Julie about her book The Misdavenrtues of the world’s okayest dog trainer. The book - part-memoir, part-career guide - will make you laugh, and maybe make you cry but it will definitely give you an insight into the role of a behaviourist and trainer! In this interview, Melissa talks with humour and honesty about her job, her professional and personal experiences with dogs, and the changes she’s seen in the dog world.

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.