A Walk in the Park....with Animal Friends

New Year, New me? How to keep your pet’s weight healthy all year round.

Trying to figure out the right weight for your pet can be a total minefield, but there’s no time like the present to learn about the correct diet and exercise routine for your beloved companion.  
Should I be able to see my dog’s spine, is my cats’ low hanging belly normal, how do you get an indoor cat to lose weight through exercise, and what are the quick fixes for animal weight loss?  
Well, Tamika is joined by regular guest Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care, to answer all your burning questions about your pet’s weight, their diet and exercise. So, snuggle up with your furry friend, pop this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ on loudspeaker and learn about how something as simple as play, can help your pet shed some pounds. 

The Ulti-mutt top tips when it comes to caring for your dog.

We often hear people referring to their dogs as their ‘best friend’, but are we giving them the correct care they need and deserve?  
Canine lovers will not want to miss this episode as we find out whether it’s important to consistently groom your dog, how to correctly care for their skin, and learn about doggy dandruff! 
Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care returns to the studio with Tamika to talk all things dogs. So, cuddle up to your canine companion, and get ready for this super episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ where you’ll get to know your dog a little bit better. 

Avoiding a cat-astrophe when caring for our felines.

Our feline friends are often described as aloof, but how can we ensure we’re communicating with them correctly and giving them the care they need?  
If you’re a cat purrson, then don’t miss this quick episode as we find out whether it’s important to brush their teeth, how to ensure we’re caring for their health correctly, and if we actually need to clip their nails?  
Tamika welcomes regular guest Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care to talk all things cats! So, curl up with your furry friend, pop on this helpful episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ and get to know your cat a little bit better.  

How cold is too cold? Everything you need to know this winter

From one extreme to the other, the cold weather can be just as dangerous for our pets as the heat. But how cold is too cold and what are the tips to ensure they’re keeping warm but not overheating?  
For this snapshot episode, Tamika welcomes regular guest Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care, to discuss cold weather advice for our cats and dogs. Like, how they both find antifreeze dangerously delicious, how we can spot the first signs of hypothermia, what breeds might need a coat, and how to ensure they aren’t carrying anything dangerous back home on their paws.  
So, if you find yourself thinking, ‘is it too cold for my pet?’, then it’s time to grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and listen to ‘A Walk in the Park’ as Tamika and Dr Sam give us all the cool winter tips. 

Breaking the ice on hot weather myths with Joii Pet Care

The heat can be a struggle for the best of us, but more specifically, it can be hard on our pets. But what can we do to help keep them cool and what signs do we need to look out for when they’re too hot?  
For this episode, Tamika welcomes regular guest Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care, to discuss warm weather advice for our furry friends. Like, do cats and dogs show similar symptoms of heat stroke, how do we protect outdoor roaming cats from extreme heats, and should our pets have ice cubes to cool them down?  
Grab your furry friend (feline, canine or both), open your favourite summer snack and press play on this quickfire episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, as Tamika and Dr Sam give us the low down on all the essentials when it comes to keeping our pets cool. 

Get reeled in with Wildlife Vets International as we talk about saving turtles

Did you know you could potentially spot a turtle on our UK beaches? But that’s unfortunately not a good sign.  
This episode sees us make a splash with all things sea turtle, with Wildlife Vets International (WVI). Tamika is joined in our studio by Matthew Rendle, Registered Veterinary Nurse and Olivia Walter, Executive Director at WVI. They discuss how climate change can affect the gender of baby turtles, how plastic pollution in deprived countries needs urgent solutions, and how turtles eat jellyfish like spaghetti…  
Prepare to get hooked on this fascinating and emotional episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ as Tamika, Matthew and Olivia discuss what’s needed to help vet professionals across the globe care for and rehabilitate these magnificent animals.  

Mare and Foal Sanctuary: Leading the way in Equine Assisted Services

Did you know that horses constantly live in the moment? In a world constantly on the move, could rescue equines be the key in helping us to heal and connect... 
Join host Tamika at the Mare and Foal Sanctury in Devon, to meet some gorgeous horses and ponies and learn about the exceptional Equine Assisted Services the sanctuary provides.  
For this super special episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, Tamika spoke with Amy Dearlove, Equine Support Lead, and Dawn Vincent, Director of Fundraising and Communications at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.  They talk about the important role the sanctuary plays in rescuing and caring for equines, especially during a cost-of-living crisis, while also showcasing the educational Equine Support Services provided by their horses and ponies to those who need it most. So, get ready to be led on an adventure through this episode of a ‘Walk in the Park’. Spoiler alert, keep your eyes peeled for Geronimo the one-eyed pony and Sir Didymus the cheeky Shetland…  

Branching out to save the planet, with The Tree Council

50% of the UK’s biodiversity has been lost since the 1970s, yes you read that right, FIFTY PER CENT… 
So how can we all help repair the damage done? In this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, Tamika sits down with Phil Paulo, Head of Major Tree Planting Projects and Annie Heslop, Project Manager at The Tree Council, to talk about the importance of growing to love and care for our nation’s trees and hedgerows.  
If you want to learn more about how you can plant trees in the wrong place, how trees and hedgerows can help boost wildlife populations, why Tamika’s partner puts conkers in their freezer, and how Holly can keep witches out of your garden, then this is a must-listen for you!  
It’s time to make like a leaf and head on out into nature for this tree-mendously informative episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ as Tamika, Phil and Annie talk about the wonderful benefits of the UKs trees and hedgerows.  

Straight to the point with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society

If the Hedgehog is one of the UK’s most loved animals, how did they become endangered?  
For this spine-tingling episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’, Tamika sits down with Hugh Warwick, spokesperson for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, to talk all things Hedgehog. They discuss how we truly need to love nature to be able to save it and just how quickly the Hedgehog population of the UK is dropping. But that doesn’t mean that things don’t get fun… 
You’ll hear how Hedgehogs are surprising climbers, how they inspired a national law change for cattle grids, and even how you can come nose to nose with one, literally! So, head over to the place you enjoy your podcasts - the sofa, the car, or the great outdoors - and listen to ‘A Walk in the Park’ as Tamika and Hugh get up close and personal with one of the UK’s most loved, yet critically vulnerable, animals! 

Ah-Ha-Ha-Ha Staying Alive with Dog First Aid

Would you know what to do if your dog got injured or started to choke? You’re not alone... This pulse raising episode delves into the all-important subject of first aid for our canine companions as Tamika is joined by the CEO of Dog First Aid, Dani Hickman, for ‘A Walk in the Park’. 
Discussing everything from cuts to CPR, Dani shares her extensive knowledge and expertise on just how vital and lifechanging canine first aid can be. In this educational and intriguing episode, Tamika and Dani talk through the important steps on doggy CPR, what to do when your furry friend is choking, and the pressing need for pooch first aid kits. So, grab your furry best friend, and learn how you can work together to learn some lifesaving skills by listening to ‘A Walk in the Park’.