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The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

By Dr Rob Zammit & Stephen Peters

The Doggy Pod is a weekly podcast with one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons Dr Rob Zammit. With producer Stephen Peters, they discuss all things dogs. ‘The doggy pod’ is a must listen for anybody with a four legged furry friend or anyone who just loves dogs. There’s vet tips, training tricks, stories from the vet frontline and unique insights into just why we love them so much.
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Let's hit the road

The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob ZammitSep 10, 2020

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Let's hit the road

Let's hit the road

This week we hit the road and talk travelling with our dogs. Let's talk car sickness and is it OK for our family dog to hang its head out of the window? It looks like great fun....but.   What's the story with dogs and chocolate and other naughty treats? Enjoy the show

Sep 10, 202030:07
Ticks, Fleas and Black & White vision

Ticks, Fleas and Black & White vision

It's tick season and here is what every dog owner needs to know. What's the best way to get rid of those pesky fleas and does your dog really only see in black and white? As always, lot's more. Our special guest dog owner is tennis legend, Wally Masur. 

Sep 03, 202025:47
BEST IN SHOW

BEST IN SHOW

Yes that’s right folks, it’s our special dog show episode. Dr Rob has been a judge for dog shows around the world, he also exhibits some of his own beloved mutts. So there’s not much he doesn’t know. Sit back and enjoy some tall tales and true from the frontline of the sometimes crazy world of dog shows.

Aug 27, 202024:25
GOOD DOG, BAD DOG

GOOD DOG, BAD DOG

This week we talk discipline, is hitting your dog, even lightly, ever OK? Can you teach an old dog new tricks and what the hell is a dorgie? Our celebrity dog owner is broadcaster and sometimes controversial radio legend, Ray Hadley. 

Aug 20, 202022:45
THE DIFFICULT EPISODE; when is the right time to say goodbye?

THE DIFFICULT EPISODE; when is the right time to say goodbye?

This is a must listen for every dog owner. It’s a time we all go through at some stage in our lives. The time to say goodbye to our beloved dog. It’s also one of the most challenging times for any vet. Dr Rob talks us through the process of one of the toughest decisions we have to make.  Our celebrity dog owner is sports commentator, journalist and rugby league living legend, Ray Warren.

Aug 13, 202028:07
Toes, Teeth & Doggy Bad Breath.....yuk.

Toes, Teeth & Doggy Bad Breath.....yuk.

We’re talking clipping your dogs nails, cleaning their ears and how to get rid of doggy bad breath......yuk.  Can stem cells save your dog? Our celebrity dog owner is television and radio presenter Tim Webster.

Aug 06, 202024:04
Getting to the bottom of it!

Getting to the bottom of it!

It's THE BUM EPISODE. This week to tackle one of the most common questions people ask about their dogs, why does my dog drag its bum along the ground and other bum related stuff. We also chat dogs and eating grass and our special guest dog owner is Journalist, news anchor, all-round good guy and self-confessed cat lover Peter Overton. 

Jul 30, 202025:50
The Doggy Digger

The Doggy Digger

How to stop your dog digging up the backyard, the benefits of the age old game of fetching a stick and can cats and dogs live together in peace? Plus our weekly quiz and plenty more. Our celebrity dog owner is JOURNALIST, TV PRESENTER, AUTHOR, blogger mother of two and self-confessed crap housewife and cat lover, JESSICA ROWE.

Jul 23, 202026:10
The big sloppy kiss!

The big sloppy kiss!

Does your dog love giving you a big sloppy kiss, find out why in this weeks episode. We’ll also discuss how dogs think and what is the right weight for your dog. This week our celebrity 'dog' is Instagram mega-star Duke the poodle….and as always, lot’s more.

Jul 16, 202026:19
Scan me up Scotty!

Scan me up Scotty!

This week on The Doggy Pod, what’s best, the pedigree or the rescue dog? Dr Rob explains micro-chips and why de-sex your dog and when? Plus plenty more. Our celebrity doggy owner this week is former Olympian Nicole Livingston. Enjoy

Jul 09, 202027:31
Our new trailer!

Our new trailer!

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Jul 09, 202000:57
Does your dog sleep around?

Does your dog sleep around?

This week on The doggy pod we talk puppy pre-school, how to stop your dog barking and what are the sleeping arrangements at your house? And lot’s more from the vet frontline. Our celebrity doggy owner is Kerri-Anne Kennerley

Jul 02, 202031:10
‘Give the dog a bone’

‘Give the dog a bone’

This week we talk bones, what’s best and what sort you should never give your dog. Have you ever heard of vegan dogs? And what’s the best way to keep you dogs teeth clean. Our. celebrity dog owner is actor/presenter Luke Jacobz. And plenty more tales from the vet frontline.

Jun 25, 202031:08
Release the hounds!

Release the hounds!

Stephen & Dr Rob discuss your dog and Covid19, the best way to bath your dog, why does my dog sniff everyone’s bum, why does your dog sleep so much? Plus the police chase that saved a dogs life, our weekly quiz and much more. So what world famous family own Portuguese Water Dogs? Our celebrity dog lover this week is legendary broadcaster Ray Martin

Jun 18, 202031:29
The Doggy Pod- trailer

The Doggy Pod- trailer

The Doggy Pod is a weekly podcast with one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons Dr Rob Zammit. With producer Stephen Peters, they discuss all things dogs in an entertaining and enlightening way. ‘The doggy pod’ is a must listen for anybody with a four legged furry friend or anyone who just loves dogs. There’s vet tips, training tricks, celebrity dogs and a unique insights into just why we love them so much.

May 31, 202001:00