In the second episode of the mini series, ‘Pets in Lockdown’,  I wanted to pause and reflect on the relationship we had with our pets during the pandemic, brought to life with real conversations with real people.  Today I am talking to Phil, a civil servant who was working in the chaos of Westminster during the covid-19 crisis.  I wanted to find out just how he and his cat Grayson felt about the “work from home” order and the trials they encountered together during lockdown.  The Consult...

In this mini series, Pets in Lockdown, I wanted to pause and reflect on the relationship we had with our pets during the pandemic, brought to life with real conversations with real people. Today I am talking to Rachel who found herself being made redundant from a job that she loved, and living in an isolated rural location with her elderly dog Theo as her primary companion. Just a heads up, Rachel’s story is an emotional one and  this episode contains conversations around bereavement and...

The veterinary profession is currently experiencing a perfect storm of workforce shortages post Brexit and high levels of burnout post pandemic. With the profession at a low ebb it has never been more important to protect mental health and find that all important work-life balance. Today I am joined by fellow vet Jo Trow, one the veterinary professions' happiest ambassadors. Jo will be talking about some of her fantastic stories as a vet and I will be getting some all important insights...

Throughout the pandemic, reports from leading UK animal charities have suggested that lockdowns have resulted in severe behavioural issues in the nation's dogs.  Latest findings now suggest that over 2.1 million dogs are now affected.  Today I'm talking to dog behavioural expert Nigel Reed, author of the best selling book 'The Dog Guardian', and I will be asking Nigel... Is the UK heading for a dog behaviour crisis? The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people. Join us at...