Let's Talk About Pets - Episode 19 Got Chunk in the Trunk?

Let's Talk About Pets - Episode 19 Got Chunk in the Trunk?

Author: Nessie & Echo July 2, 2025 Duration: 59:43
Is your pet rocking a little too much fluff in the rump? You're not alone — and you're definitely in the right place. In this cheeky yet eye-opening episode, we're serving up funny reviews, solid science, and real talk about the growing epidemic of pet obesity. We cover: How to tell if your pet is overweight (hint: no, “big boned” isn’t a medical term) Why weight matters more than just looks… And more! Whether your pup’s got a caboose like a caboose or your cat is more of a “double-decker fur loaf,” we’re here to help you cut the fluff and get the facts. Because a healthy pet is a happy pet — and let’s be honest, fewer vet bills are just the cherry on top.

Ever wondered what pets would say about the latest automatic laser chaser or the most absurd pet spa treatment? That’s the kind of curious, funny, and surprisingly informative ground covered in Let's Talk About Pets-Pet Life Radio Original. Hosted by vet techs Kat and Nessie, this podcast blends genuine expertise with the kind of humor only real-life pet ownership can provide. Each episode dives into a specific, important topic for pet parents-from nutrition myths to understanding quirky behaviors-giving listeners practical advice rooted in their professional experience. The conversation is always balanced with a lighter segment where they read aloud genuinely funny and bizarre online reviews for pet products and services, offering both laughter and a real-world look at what people are actually buying for their animals. It’s a format that feels like a chat with knowledgeable friends who don’t take themselves too seriously. Wrapping up every show is a unique, AI-generated song related to the episode's theme, adding a final, creative note that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Tune in for a mix of science, health, family-friendly stories, and pure entertainment that celebrates the messy, wonderful reality of life with pets. This is a PetLifeRadio.com production.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

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Podcast Episodes
Let's Talk About Pets - Episode 4 Hanging Out with Dr. Gina Calvo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:58
Nessie interviews Dr. Gina Calvo, a veterinarian who received her degree from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Calvo talks about the importance of the client-relationship aspect of veterinary medicine. In this interview,…
Let's Talk About Pets - Episode 2 Mobility Troubles Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:17
Join hosts Nessie and Echo. Echo is a vet tech with 18 years of experience. This episode is part one of a two part series that will discuss the most common mobility issues seen in pets and the prevalence of pain in senio…
Let's Talk About Pets - Episode 1 Tech Appreciation Week! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:46
Last week was Vet Tech Appreciation Week. Join Nessie in showing appreciation for the hard work and emotional toll that veterinary technicians experience. This snack-size episode discusses the many hats we wear in our jo…