Your old dog is slowing down. Sleeping more. Taking the stairs carefully. He’s just getting old, right? Maybe. Or maybe he’s in pain, and “he’s just getting old” is one of those pet myths that sounds completely reasonable, right up until it costs your pet something.

Cat the Vet aka Dr Cat Henstridge joins us to take apart the pet advice that sounds sensible but isn’t, the stuff you’ve half-believed for years:

• “Bad breath is normal in dogs and cats”, what it’s actually telling you
• “He’s still eating, so he can’t be in pain”, why that’s not true
• The “natural remedy” trend that’s landing dogs at the emergency vet
• Are vets really paid off by “Big Kibble”? Cat answers straight
• How to tell good pet advice from dangerous advice, before you act on it

Cat the Vet is a practising vet and one of the most trusted voices in UK pet care. This one will change how you read your feed.

Connect with Dr Cat Henstridge:

Instagram: @cat_the_vet
LinkedIn: /cat-henstridge-a5a3a434/

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: drcarra.com
Instagram: @dr_carra
LinkedIn: /drcarra
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: hillcrestvets.co.za

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