*** RADIO 2SM PET SEGMENT #20 WITH KAYE BROWNE *** This week: Finally – we can rest in peace WITH our much-loved pets! New laws in NSW mean it’s now legal to share our grave with our pet’s ashes. And what puts a smile on lots of dogs’ faces? Rolling in poo! But why do dogs do it? And how to – hopefully – stop it! PLUS: Cats – so many secrets – and …

This week: (Full Transcript below!) Sydney Councils want tougher fines for unrestrained dogs in public places and owners not picking up their dogs'poo. Posties under attack - approx. 44 dog attacks a day! Aus-Post will arm all their people with a protective citronella spray by the end of July '25 PLUS: The avoidable pet health issues costing pet pa…

This week: Tails on our pets are so cute aren't they?... but why do they have them and what do they mean? And now that winter is upon us, how can we deal with rodents 'safely' - eg; no poisons!? Also this week... Got a black or dark coloured dog? could you find them if they got off-lead at night? And 'paw-lickers'... Why do they do it and is it a s…

This week: Kaye shares some key tips to keep pets happy, warm and pain-free over winter including food and grooming! Plus... What's the secret to chill-proofing indoor & outdoor dog-beds and what's re the alternative options to help pets deal with monster rain/storms? Finally.. Dog-jackets – practical options to keep you and the pooch happy. 00'00"…

THIS WEEK: (Full transcript below) Recently Ron's Producer Jessie's dog Moon, recently developed an abscess and required surgery. Kaye explains why abscesses are so common and that pets can get sepsis poisoning if not treated sooner rather than later. Kaye also talks about the benefits of having a 1st Aid Kit always handy plus some easy ways to kee…

THIS WEEK: Got a 'Scooter'?? you know, those dogs (or cats) that rub their 'bum' on the floor, beds or carpet?? It's probably diet related and affecting their anal glands! Kaye explains some solutions to stop 'scooters' in their tracks! PLUS... Why do dogs (& cats!) wee outside their designated places - like inside on the carpet or lounge legs! Dog…

THIS WEEK: YUK!... How dirty water bowls can leave your dogs' sick! It's true... while we tend to just 'fill it up every day', there are a number of hidden dangers not cleaning them every day as Kaye explains. PLUS... Why both dogs & cats (and kids!) benefit from regular play sessions... and is it possible to actually 'train' a cat like we do with …

THIS WEEK: (Full transcript below) Training '101' Just like kids, it takes time... and patience! - to train a dog. Given the recent 'disaster' of being left alone at home and causing a LOT of damage, Jessie sought the help of a professional dog trainer and gives Kaye an update on her new dog Moon's training progress! Plus; Older pets. Is it ok to a…

THIS WEEK: Prefer to read? Scroll down for the Full Transcript! Does your dog rely on your company 24/7?... So many neighbour disputes happen due to howling/barking dogs, but there are a few ways to help solve the problem. Ron's Producer Jessie's new dog Moon is a rescue. Jessie & her partner went out recently to a radio 'dinner' event - it was the…

THIS WEEK: How much are you willing to spend on your pet? We all like to think we’d always do the best for our furry friends no matter the price…but it appears our attitude and our spending has more to do with our age. Latest surveys of the various generational groups indicates the youngies are more willing to shell out than Baby Boomers – and if g…

THIS WEEK: Dog attacks can be very scary.... Even for dogs! But what is the safest thing to do and how can you avoid getting bitten yourself? Kaye explains many of the available options to keep you and your dog safe. PLUS... Are you getting ready to go away this Easter?... While there are plenty of options for pets to be 'house-sat' or boarded in k…

01'24" - READY TO GO STORM BAG FOR PETS 03'07" - CHOOKS MAKE GREAT PETS 05'58" - PUDGY PUSSIES! 07'58" - WHY BOXES FOR CATS ARE GOOD THIS WEEK: Kaye re-caps her recent 'flood experience' in Hervey Bay QLD, so with the recent storms floods & even fires across the country it reminded her of the benefit of having a 'Ready To Go Storm Bag' for our pets…

THIS WEEK: Got a 'Podgy Pussy' or 'Dumpling' shaped dog? It could be putting their health seriously at risk – even shortening their life. Kaye explains what you can do about it but more importantly, why! PLUS... You've got a smartphone, but what about your pet?. The world’s first 'smartphone for pets' was launched at the recent MWC 2025 (Mobile Wor…

*** RADIO 2SM BREAKFAST SEGMENT #7 WITH Kaye Browne *** THIS WEEK: Back in Episode 5 we talked about dealing with grief after losing a pet... Well moving forward a few weeks, Ron's Producer Jessie reveals how she has since adopted a new family member. PLUS... DO you sleep with your pets? Is it safe?… Kaye explains the plusses and minuses we all sho…

*** 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 …

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 optio…

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 Ch…

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 si…

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 Routi…

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 …

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 ins…

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 :-)By Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne

We've all known it ever since we've started having pets of our own, but a study out of Queensland Uni now proves the health benefits of pet ownership - for adults as well as kids! Study proves pets are good for our health!Former DOGSLife Magazine editor Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia tells us that recently in Queensland, research has r…

What makes a good 'Cat Vet'?... Dr Kim Kendall say's cat lovers AND vets need to think more about what really makes a 'Feline Friendly' practice and offer some practical advice in this podcast.By Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne

As the Easter bunny gears up for another busy night of delivering eggs to all the children around the globe, Pet Insurance Australia is reminding all pet lovers that Easter can spell disaster to an unsuspecting dog or cat. “This is a great time of year to celebrate with friends and family,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “However…

So many 'old wives tales' get muddled up with 21st century science. Maybe you've been told this? "Are you pregnant? Then you MUST get rid of the cat as soon as possible!" It still seems to be a common thought among pregnant women around the world - one which sadly means cats being 'dumped' for no reason whatsoever. So who better to find out more ab…

Feeling the chilly weather yet? Well if we're feeling the cold so are our pets! - And most domestic dogs and cats want to do just like us and curl up in front of the fire - whether it's an open one, gas or electric. But there are dangers all pet owners need to be aware of as Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains!…

These days our pets have just about as big a choice of food as we do! But what about medicines? The way we look after our pets is changing every year. Conventional veterinary science continues to allow us to treat all kinds of ailments in our pets from skin conditions, dodgy tummies, anxiety and more. But did you know many of the things prescribed …

There are big changes coming to Fraser Coast’s hugely popular caravan parks – thanks to ‘people power’. In late 2020 the Hervey Bay Council asked locals to take part in an online survey to provide feedback on which of a number of proposed changes should get the green light and there was an unexpectedly large response giving councillors a very clear…

Being a veterinarian or vet nurse can be pretty challenging at times. With so many different animals to deal with every day - all of which they might never have seen before - can be 'challenging' to say the least. Bites, scratches and often upset pet owners means a less than perfect 'consult'. But a new program aimed at improving the animal handlin…

Ok let's get technical here... Do you know what 'Eye Boogas' are? It seems that all of us at some time have had crusty eyes that we often call 'boogas' and think very little of it... For animals and humans as it happens - dry eye can also be a serious health issue that really needs to be "looked" at (sorry about the pun!) as soon as possible. Dogs,…

Have you ever noticed how animals are VERY good at hiding pain or showing they are unwell. This is a highly evolved 'protective mechanism' of course - no single animal wants to be the sick one in the pack/herd/flock etc... But how can we as pet lovers tell? Are they hot, cold, off their food? Are their gums red, yellow, white or pink? How are they …

While the weather this year has been, cold, wet then hot again... whether you're travelling or not, heat is a big factor in the health of our pets - in this case dogs! And we were reminded off that recently sitting in the shade under a tree having coffee with friends the other day when Kaye realised she had copped a nasty sunburn! Lesson learned – …

We thought it would be good to find out if people actually said 'thankyou' to their vets and how it felt. So we asked the highly respected Veterinary Surgical Specialist Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital in Homebush Sydney what it's like to get a nice thankyou from a client.By Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne

We all know dogs love to play... Sometimes though that play can turn nasty. And too often what looks like an innocent 'dog say hello to dog' at the local park can leave not only the dog but the owner requiring urgent medical attention! Long time friend and well-known Dog Trainer Steve Austin knows only too well what can happen when there's a dog fi…

Sadly vets have seen a huge increase in the number of dogs that have been attacked by other dogs while out walking with their owners. In fact this has been happening to vets across the country and as you might imagine is both distressing for owners as it is for their Emergency & Critical Care teams & Surgeons. Knowing that these attacks have occurr…

It’s hard to believe but Medical teams have been progressively improving anaesthetic products since they were first invented more than 170 years ago. The result being that today’s surgeries being shorter and safer than ever before for both people AND pets. However, there’s been a long-held myth by some pet owners that their aged pets shouldn’t unde…

Right across NSW and other parts of the country, families are being forced by the major drought to make decisions about affected livestock and their own future working on the land. But little has been mentioned about one of the most misunderstood members of the family... The Working Dog - also severely affected due to the lack of food available. Bu…

Holistic Veterinarians who look at a pet’s tongue can tell a great deal more about their patient’s state of health/disease than say a GP asking a human patient to say ‘ahh’. A rapidly rising number of vets are choosing to learn Eastern techniques to use alongside their existing western scientific training to provide combined treatments for their pa…

If you've ever had a really, really bad stomach ache - spare a thought for large breed dogs... because they, unfortunately quite commonly suffer from an even more painful and in fact potentially deadly condition known as Bloat. Veterinary specialists still don't know why it occurs in some dogs, and not others, but it appears to be on the rise given…

For many reasons some people only have one dog or one cat... And we hear a lot of animal behaviourists say that dogs in particular crave company - the old 'pack mentality' But is this true?... we thought we'd ask Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia what she thought about 'solo dogs'!By Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne

With the recent 'RU-OK' Day here in AU we thought you might also like to hear what well known vet Dr Anne Fawcett has to say about life as a vet!... Meantime - how busy is your day?... Did you actually find time to go to the bathroom, have a cup of tea or take 5 minutes out of your busy day to have a morning or afternoon snack - even lunch!? Most p…

If you ever thought the topic of dentistry was boring, wait until you hear ARH Veterinary Dentist Dr Christine Hawke speak! - For instance 'Fangs' is not a word that usually comes to mind when talking about dogs and cats, but Dr Christine throws it around like an old sock in this very informative chat about Dental Braces.... Oh and she also shares …

It's always good to hear who has received the latest award for work done in the small animal veterinary sector but even better news when it just happens to be an Aussie Vet! Well known for his work in the field of veterinary medicine and environmental health, Dr. Guyan Weerasinghe, has been announced by (WSAVA) ... the World Small Animal Veterinary…

Dogs, cats even birds have dental health problems - And poor dental health can lead to shorter lives and many life-threatening diseases. Did you know you can brush a dog or cat's teeth? - It's true... just ask your vet to show you how. Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney tells us some of the signs to watch for with your pet's teeth.…

Do you love dogs? Why not become a puppy carer or sponsor a puppy? Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are always looking for loving homes for puppies in your area. If you can't do that how about a small donation? In this short podcasts Seeing Eye Dogs Vision Australia's Dog Care Manager Dr Nicola Cotton explains how their great charity and various programs …

Who looks after the pets in your family? Research shows it’s almost always the Mum in the household – despite all those promises the kids made while begging for a puppy that of course they’d feed the dog and walk it and pick up after it. Now there’s a new push to help make it easier for the kids to make good on those promises and really be a part o…

According to the Story Dogs website... "When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing! It is a non-judgemental setting, the children's focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while r…

*** DOUBLE BUBBLE = DOUBLE TROUBLE *** Bloat! - Is there a 'cure'? Can it be stopped?... and what are the signs? GDV or 'gastric dilation and volvulus' aka bloat is a life threatening condition in dogs where the stomach 'bloats' and twists on itself, cutting off major blood vessels and preventing gas from escaping the stomach. Our recent story on t…

OOOWWWCCCHH!... Poor little Gigi... this gorgeous little 11yr old French Bulldog just put her owners through absolute hell and nobody seems to know how it happened. Basically, Gigi's dad came home and found her blood soaked, standing like a statue totally frozen with what turned out to be an entire hanging basket hook lodged under her tongue. The p…