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Actor and author Ben Miller tells the team all about why he wrote a book for, and about, his black Russian terrier Jet and how his little chickens are still laying after all these years!It’s not only us humans who’ve put on the pounds, our paunchy pets have too. Presenter and specialist vet Rob tells us how to shift those stubborn pounds and why certain breeds really need to maintain a healthy weight.Have you ever fancied a frisky ferret? Melissa from the Ferret Glen rescue explains why these furballs have taken over her life and what to expect if you plan to purchase one.Our listener questions this week cover holistic therapies like acupuncture and hydrotherapy to help weakening joints, how to choose the correct pet insurance, and what is the best way to deal with end of life treatment for one beloved pup.Pets really are the best medicine! We all know how crucial our pets are to us, but they also offer help and support to people in hospitals, nursing homes, even prisons. The team celebrates the very best of our pets with a heart-warming chat with Matt from Pets as therapy UK and Lindsey Uglow whose dog Leo and his puppy pals work as therapy animals at Southampton children’s hospital

Passionate greyhound lover Pauline McLynn swaps sighthound stories with Anne-Marie and why she’s been knitting little outfits for bald chickens.Open wide! Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams delves into the jaws of dental hygiene and how important it is to keep our pets teeth in tip top condition. He also gives an insight into some of the amazing breakthroughs in veterinary science when it comes to re-growing bones and something called bone morphogenetic protein.A purr-suasive Katie from Cats protection thinks cats and kittens are simply fur-midible and tells us about the pawsome work the charity carries out.No monkey business here! Rosie Nelson from Wales ape and monkey sanctuary gives the lowdown on monkeys making poor pets and Toby the pug meets our pet behaviourist Rob Alleyne to see if he can get over his fear of planes.

Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen designs the perfect house for your pet, offering tips for making your home a little safer especially if your animal is older or suffers from joint issues.Singer Tom Grennan tells the story of his Romanian rescued street dog Marmite. Does your pet become anxious when visiting the vet? Do they shake, widdle or bite? Our vet Rob Adams introduces us to his colleague Mike Farrell who dressed up as a mouse to settle the nerves of his patient Rupert.Cinnamon the cat goes under dramatic surgery after coming into contact with a disgruntled neighbours boot.Falling in love with leverets - Susan Sroka on her passion for rescuing wild hares.Cavapoo owner Anne-Marie Hendey chats to Rob about her dogs darkening skin and what exactly hyperpigmentation is.