Alright, Pet?

Actor and author Ben Miller tells the team all about why he wrote a book for, and about, his black Russian terrier Jet and how his little chickens are still laying after all these years!It’s not only us humans who’ve put on the pounds, our paunchy pets have too. Presenter and specialist vet Rob tells us how to shift those stubborn pounds and why certain breeds really need to maintain a healthy weight.Have you ever fancied a frisky ferret? Melissa from the Ferret Glen rescue explains why these furballs have taken over her life and what to expect if you plan to purchase one.Our listener questions this week cover holistic therapies like acupuncture and hydrotherapy to help weakening joints, how to choose the correct pet insurance, and what is the best way to deal with end of life treatment for one beloved pup.Pets really are the best medicine! We all know how crucial our pets are to us, but they also offer help and support to people in hospitals, nursing homes, even prisons. The team celebrates the very best of our pets with a heart-warming chat with Matt from Pets as therapy UK and Lindsey Uglow whose dog Leo and his puppy pals work as therapy animals at Southampton children’s hospital

Passionate greyhound lover Pauline McLynn swaps sighthound stories with Anne-Marie and why she’s been knitting little outfits for bald chickens.Open wide! Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams delves into the jaws of dental hygiene and how important it is to keep our pets teeth in tip top condition. He also gives an insight into some of the amazing breakthroughs in veterinary science when it comes to re-growing bones and something called bone morphogenetic protein.A purr-suasive Katie from Cats protection thinks cats and kittens are simply fur-midible and tells us about the pawsome work the charity carries out.No monkey business here! Rosie Nelson from Wales ape and monkey sanctuary gives the lowdown on monkeys making poor pets and Toby the pug meets our pet behaviourist Rob Alleyne to see if he can get over his fear of planes.

Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen designs the perfect house for your pet, offering tips for making your home a little safer especially if your animal is older or suffers from joint issues.Singer Tom Grennan tells the story of his Romanian rescued street dog Marmite. Does your pet become anxious when visiting the vet? Do they shake, widdle or bite? Our vet Rob Adams introduces us to his colleague Mike Farrell who dressed up as a mouse to settle the nerves of his patient Rupert.Cinnamon the cat goes under dramatic surgery after coming into contact with a disgruntled neighbours boot.Falling in love with leverets - Susan Sroka on her passion for rescuing wild hares.Cavapoo owner Anne-Marie Hendey chats to Rob about her dogs darkening skin and what exactly hyperpigmentation is.

Journalist and presenter Eamonn Holmes talks honestly about the love he has for his rescue dog Maggie and whether taxidermy might be an option after her demise. Anne-Marie reveals how she coped in the aftermath of losing her animals and our vet Rob discusses a tricky surgery involving a cat with a cancerous tumour on its back.Penny from Little Foxes animal sanctuary explains why foxes have stolen her heart....and her shoes and does your dog try and get down and dirty in the park? Then you're not alone! Molly from San Francisco turns to pet behavioural trainer Rob Alleyne to see if he can help her naughty dog Knox.Does your animal suffer from an itchy bottom? If so, they may be suffering from blocked anal glands. Close your mouth, hold your nose and prepare to hear the answers.Contact Rob and Anne-Marie anytime with your pet queries, email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

BBC Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans opens up about his relationship with his aloof cat Franny and helping reward those with heart-warming stories at the National Cat Awards.Have you had your pet neutered? Do you worry you're making the correct decision? Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams takes you through the pros and cons of neutering.Personal stories from Hannah and her whippet Bertie whose testicles didn't descend and Shanika whose little boy has befriended their Belgian red hare.Our vet Rob gets to catch up with Dave Wardell and his service dog Finn whose life Rob saved after a stabbing back in 2016.

Comedian Dom Joly chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams about his pet pigs and an unfortunate incident involving his favourite boots. Vet Rob Adams explains how he carried out open heart surgery on a year old dog who was in heart failure and who was going to die without intervention.The team field queries from owners about a cat called Sue widdling in shoes and a dog called Alfie squirting on house guests. Do hedgehogs make good pets and should we be encouraging foxes and other wildlife into the garden? Pet Behaviour therapist Rob Alleyne is also on hand to deal with pet behaviour problems.If you have any queries about your pet or a recent diagnosis then email the team at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Ex Royal Marine Pen Farthing chats about his time in Helmand Province, the bond he built with the people and animals of Afghanistan and how he ended up creating the charity Nowzad.Specialist vet Rob answers listeners questions and discusses canine parvovirus and cat flu.75 year old cat lover Cherry Lorberg tells the thrilling story of how she did a wing walk for Cats protection and what's next on her list.Rikke Rosenlund from Borrow my doggy chats to the team about setting up the company in 2012 and why walking someone else's dog can bring us so much joy.If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered in our Christmas special contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Charlotte Crosby from Geordie Shore is absolutely in love with her three Pomeranian pups. She speaks to Anne-Marie about living with three little furballs and how one has a sixth sense!With the ongoing crisis in Ukraine more and more people are finding ways to help the displaced people and animals of the country - two local people chat about how their charity campaign went viral and what we can do to help.Rob nips out of surgery to answer listeners questions on Persian cats and how to stop your pet overgrooming.

Vinny May from the band Kodaline went from life on the road to life at home with his bulldogs Brian and Barry. Do bulldogs make good pets and what antisocial behaviour happened in the recording studio?Helen Demes from Arkansas let Anne-Marie and Rob do a virtual tour of her 50 acre sanctuary which is home to everything from chatty turkeys to amusing emus.Jude and Karen created a pet boutique in Belfast in the last few years. They open the doors on what is popular with pet owners and how to alert other people to nervous dogs.Listener Ronnie Townsend emailed the team to highlight the concerns of horse owners like her who have an ageing horse and are fearful of what will happen at the end. Rob offers advice on what to do when a horse is reaching the end of its life.

Rob fulfils a life long dream to chat to presenter Michaela Strachan! She talks to Rob and Anne-Marie about how she became a wildlife presenter, her life now in South Africa and why walking her dogs in the mountains can lead to some unexpected drama.Has your pet ever received an emergency blood transfusion? Have you ever thought where that blood came from? Susan Campbell from Pet Blood Bank UK tells us about the process of getting blood from dogs, cats and alcapas and how your pet can become a donor.Does your cat or dog suffer from urinary incontinence or flatulence. Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams answers one listeners question.