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The pet health and wellbeing podcast by Bella & Duke. Adventure into the world of pet ownership with us as we sniff out expert knowledge from behaviorists, nutritionists and veterinary professionals as we explore everything from pet food, training, pet health and everything you need to consider to do right by your pet. We'll also welcome Bella & Duke customers to tell us about their lives with their pets and what they do to give their pets the healthy, happy and long lives that they deserve.
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Topical doggy chat, fun, training tips and easy-to-listen-to information while out walking your dog, travelling about or just having a cuppa with your feet up!
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Episode 33 - Can illness impact a dogs behaviour with Nikki
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In this episode we sit down with Canine Behaviourist Nikki Mather from Positive Steps Dog Training, and discuss how illness can impact your dogs behaviour.
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The Impact of diet on pet obesity with Dr. Connor Brady
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The latest episode of the Life Well Loved podcast is here! In this episode, Mark Scott and Dr. Connor Brady discuss the ever-growing issue of pet obesity. From the impact it has on our furry friends' health, to the role diet plays in maintaining a healthy weight and more.
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Raw 101: An introduction to raw feeding with Jude
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In this live episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with Jude all about raw feeding. Whether you're a seasoned pet owner or new to raw feeding, this episode provides valuable insights to ensure your furry friends thrive on a raw diet
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Learning to give a dog a bone (a raw one) with Veterinary Nurse Carolanne and Jude
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Join us on this episode of the Life Well Loved podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Carolanne, our new Veterinary Nurse who has a passion for pet nutrition. Carolanne tell us her story, starting with her love for animals and her journey into veterinary nursing. We'll hear about her beloved pets and what inspired her to switch from wor…
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The importance of nutrition with Ben Sweeney
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In the latest episode of the Life Well Loved podcast, we’re talking to Vidivet founder Ben Sweeney about the important role nutrition plays in our pet’s health. With years of hands-on experience as a vet under his belt, Ben founded Vidivet in 2020 so that pet-parents could receive personalised, expert advice on their pet’s health, (and to settle lo…
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In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with with our guest Nikki, the founder of Positive Steps Dog Training. Nikki, a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, shares her expertise on how diet influences behaviour and the remarkable transformations she's witnessed in her clients' dogs, especially after transitioning to raw die…
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Pinks Crufts journey #poweredbybellaandduke
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In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting to Nerys who will be attending Crufts this year with her dog Pink. Listen to this episode as Nerys shares her knowledge and experience with dogs and chats about Pink's journey to the worlds greatest dog show.
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In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with Emma, who is currently undertaking a Bachelor's degree in Animal Welfare and Behaviour and has a degree in Feline Behaviour. Listen to the latest episode to find out how Emma shows her 19 cats she loves them and how their diet can play a part in their relationship.…
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Life with a senior dog with Elizabeth Wass
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In this episode of the Life well loved podcast we're chatting with Elizabeth, pet-parent to Belle, the 11 year old yellow Labrador. With elbow dysplasia, arthritis and an underactive thyroid to contend with, it's fair to say Belle has experienced her challenges, but she's not letting any of that slow her down! Listen to the latest episode to find o…
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Kim is passionate about rescuing. And she's on a mission to showcase the love and joy that pets can bring to our lives. In this episode, she shares the story of her rescue dog, Dexter, and discusses the challenges and misconceptions around rescuing too.
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Can your pets have Christmas dinner? With Jude McCoy
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The festive season can be a dangerous time for pets, with an abundance of food around the house that may pose a threat. Jude McCoy - our Canine Nutritional Advisor - shares her top tips on how you can safely enjoy the festive season with your furry friend.
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Is Raw pet food safe? RawSAFE with Dr Brendan Clarke
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Dr Brendan Clarke joins the podcast this week to discuss all things RawSAFE accreditation and what it means for our pets.
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We have run our annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen since switching to a raw diet for their pets. Check out with episode with James and our CEO, Mark Scott, to find out more on the results.…
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Fueling like an athlete with Johanna Konta
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In this episode we are joined by former British no. 1 tennis player - Johanna Konta. Johanna is a long time customer of Bella & Duke for her pups Bono, Sidney & Gimzo. She joins James for a chat on all things nutrition, pet ownership and fuelling your body like an athlete and how that can also apply to our pups!…
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The power of online communities: Jude on The Pack
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Jude is our in-house community manager and all round superstar. She has been working at Bella & Duke for years and has recently become qualified as a canine nutritionist. Jude and her group of moderators run our online Facebook group ‘The Pack’ , an extremely engaged online community with nearly 30k members. They help and advise pet owners with any…
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Let's talk CATS with Justin the Kitty Boss
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Justin is on a mission to get a million more cats adopted! To do that he teaches the easy way to have a cat! People often think cat ownership is difficult, costly and time consuming. Justin is keen to bust those myths and tell us about his cat's journey on Bella & Duke.
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Therapy Dogs Nationwide with Leisl de Lafontaine
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In this episode we speak to Leisl de Lafontaine about all things Therapy Dogs Nationwide. Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity where visiting volunteers take their own dogs into establishments to provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation. They visit places such as schools, hospice, and prisons. They are one of the few animal charities …
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Pets and dodgy tums. If you’re a pet owner, chances are at some point you’ve dealt with them having an upset stomach. In this episode, Dr Conor Brady touches on diarrhoea diets, fasting, using stews, electrolytes, how to conduct an elimination diet properly, a bit on probiotics (the difference between soil and others and when to use).…
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Meet Steph, and her Chihuahua Paddy. From a very young age Paddy suffered from multiple health issues due to his fussiness. Absolutely nothing would encourage Paddy to eat and his owner Steph was at a loss, until they found Bella & Duke. This is their story…
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Routine health checks to consider for your pet with Dr Brendan Clarke
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Dr Brendan Clarke, Vet & Chief Veterinary Consultant at Bella & Duke discussses healthy pets. He talks through some routine health checks to consider for your pet, drawing on his background in conventional medicine and alternative therapies including homeopathy, acupuncture, herbs and nutritional support for companion animals.…
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The story of Bella & Duke with CEO and Co-Founder Mark Scott
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At Bella & Duke, we care deeply that our pets have always been right by us. That’s why we champion pet health and well-being, challenging the status quo so that pet-centred, species-appropriate nutrition becomes the natural choice for every pet owner. We came to be in honour of 4 deeply loved family dogs; Morpheus, Trinity, Barney and Gus. Their sh…
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The best vs the rest...Should I feed my dog raw or kibble?
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The pet food industry is huge- with various options available to pet owners- dry kibble, tinned wet food, raw pet food and it can be confusing for pet owners to really understand what is best for their pet. Chief Nutritional Officer (CNO) from Bella & Duke , Rowan Sanderson is here to discuss the differences between a common choice for pet owners (…
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A journey to better health Mischa, Slinky & Flo.
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Mischa has a dachshund called Slinky, and a spaniel pup called Flo. Slinky has suffered from both allergies and IVDD, and ,Mishcha was at a loss until she found raw feeding. She's been feeding Bella & Duke for several years, and has been an active member of the community, taking part in the feeding board trial. This is their story...…
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Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to explain how to use a measuring stick to track your puppy’s growth. This is a key tip that will help you determine when it’s time to make the switch from puppy food to adult food. There comes a point when a puppy reaches the peak of growth. At this stage, their nutritional needs change. If you con…
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Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke to discuss what to do if your dog or cat accidentally ingests one of the following seven toxic items: Chicken bones Chocolate Grapes Ibuprofen Paracetamol Onions Garlic They cover what it is about each of these seven that makes them toxic to our pets, and also address why one of these items is actua…
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