Episodes

  • 2SM-VETtalkOnline-Seg06-24Feb25
    Feb 24 2025
    *** RADIO 2SM BREAKFAST SEGMENT #6 WITH Kaye Browne ***

    THIS WEEK:

    The RSPCA has announced the last very popular 'Million Paws Walk' will be held the 25th May '25
    Kaye explains why and what the future options might be.

    PLUS... All pet owners need to check where their pet's microchip ID's are registered with the closure of HomeSafeiD. Check out how to find where your microchip is registered here: https://bit.ly/4hRVS0M

    And finally... Ron explains how his son uses a GPS tracker to keep an 'eye' on his dog!

    0'00" Welcome and news re the 'Million Paws Walk'
    0'25" RSPCA's Last 'Million Paws Walk' Announced
    3'25" HomeSafeID Microchip facility closes down
    5'58" Additional Pet Safety Using a GPS Tracker

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    8 mins
  • Radio 2SM Breakfast Segment #5 with Kaye Browne
    Feb 17 2025
    THIS WEEK:
    Some sad news as Breakfast host Ron's Producer Jessie reveals how her dog Tank suddenly and unexpectedly passed away last week from a suspected heart-attack.

    PLUS... Kaye talks about the benefits of pet loss grief counsellors who help adults and kids alike deal with death plus what do we do with our much loved pet's bodies and what options are available to inter them. And finally... A Calicivirus Update and why all rabbit owners should be concerned

    0'00" Welcome and some sad news re Producer Jessie's dog

    2'24" Dealing With Pet Loss Grief

    4'26" What Happens To Our Pets After They Die?

    6'00" Calicivirus Update
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    8 mins
  • Radio 2SM Breakfast Segment #4 with Kaye Browne
    Feb 10 2025
    THIS WEEK:
    With Valentines day approaching, Kaye has a few tips to keep both dogs & cats safe!
    And do you have a 'solo' pet?... How are they coping?

    PLUS... Kaye also talks about 'Social Etiquette' - what our dogs (& their 'handlers') need to know about being safe aroud other dogs and people.

    0'00" Welcome and Valentines Day Dangers
    Particularly Chocolates & Lillies

    4'46" Are Solo Dogs, Cats & Birds OK?
    You Might Be Surprised!

    7'25" Social Etiquette For Dogs
    Some Easy Training Tips
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    9 mins
  • Radio 2SM Breakfast Segment #3 with Kaye Browne
    Feb 3 2025
    Bit of extra fun this week as Ron Wilson's Producer Jessie gets some 'doggy tips' from Kaye on the 2SM Breakfast show.

    THIS WEEK:
    What makes a good family pet and 'does size matter'!
    Kaye also talks about the best foods for pets generally and Ron wants to know if there are dating apps for lovers of pets!

    PLUS... Kaye also talks abut the best cat sizes & breeds as pets and how to deal with 'hairy dogs'

    0'00" Welcome and Dogs... Does Size Matter!
    1'34" New Rules For Renting With Pets
    4'44" Pet Food & Cost Of Living Crisis
    6'24" Are There Any Dating Apps For Pets?
    7'07" Best Cat Breeds To Consider & How Can Pets Live Longer?
    8'06" Hairy Dogs Vs Wool Coated Breed? Which Is Best?
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    10 mins
  • Radio 2SM Breakfast Segment #2 with Kaye Browne
    Jan 29 2025
    Kaye's back again with 2SM Breakfast show host Ron Wilson, where she talks about the basics of training dogs, why they like and need daily routines...

    PLUS... Do we need Dog Licenses... the call to licence owners with specific breeds has caused a lot of controversy!

    0'00" Welcome and Introducing Kaye Browne + Training Pets
    1'40" Why Dogs Need Routines
    2'39" Rubbing A Dog's Nose In Its Wee - Good or Bad?
    3'49" Do We Really Need Dog Licenses?
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    6 mins
  • Radio 2SM Breakfast Segment #1 with Kaye Browne
    Jan 20 2025
    In this initial segment on the 2SM Breakfast show with Ron Wilson, Kaye Browne talks about storm safety for our pets, and what to do when you know a storm is approaching plus what products are now available to help with 'storm-phobia' in our pets...

    PLUS... Back to work or school can be very stressful for our pets, especially dogs. But what can we do about it. Kaye explains a couple of basic tricks to help ensure they are safe and happy.

    0'00" Welcome and Introducing Kaye Browne
    1'02" Helping Dogs Cope With Storms
    3'38" Tips For Dealing With Separation Anxiety
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    6 mins
  • Which Breeds Cost More To Insure... & Why?
    Dec 27 2024
    Is a Poodle healthier than say a Chihuahua?. What about a Cavilier King Charles Spaniel compared to a Beagle or a Boxer?

    Dogs are not 'dogs' when it comes to health issues. Sometimes it's just genetics -eg; "in the breed" - at other times it could be poor breeding generally or even cross-breeding.

    So which breeds are generally more expensive to insure?

    Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more
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    6 mins
  • Fun With Anal Glands! - Dr Jo Sillince
    Jan 8 2023
    Well even though it says it in the title - 'fun' is not necessarily what what you would call dealing with this problem in dogs mainly.

    But as always Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia describes the condition, causes and solution in her own humorous way for the benefit of us all :-)
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    5 mins