Vet Voices On Air

The Pet Dental Debate: Prevention, Groomers & Anaesthesia-Free Cleaning

Pet dental health is one of the most overlooked areas of animal care, and in this episode of Vet Voices On Air with Robyn, we tackle a topic that is becoming more common, more visible, and often more confusing for owners: anaesthesia-free dental procedures. Joining us for this important discussion are Alix, an ECVS and RCVS-recognised veterinary dental specialist, and Cat, a registered veterinary nurse and full-time groomer. Together, we explore what periodontal disease really is, why it is so common in dogs and cats, and where the line lies between helpful home maintenance and treatment that truly requires veterinary intervention.

The Pain in Your Practice You Can’t See: Endometriosis in a Female Dominated Workforce

Vet Voices On Air episode for Endometriosis Awareness Month – March 2026 The 2021 RCVS report shows that the UK veterinary profession is overwhelmingly female: * 57% of all registered veterinary surgeons are female * 96.8% of veterinary nurses are female * Nearly 80% of veterinary degree students are female Now put that next to the Endometriosis UK statistic that 1 in 10 females are affected by endometriosis. That means in every practice, in every lecture theatre, in every on-call rota… someone is likely living with a chronic, often invisible disease – whether they feel safe enough to say it out loud or not.

Are We Evolving As Quickly as Our Clients?

The episode challenges the profession to rethink how it communicates, so that in a world of instant information, veterinary professionals remain the trusted guide – not the last resort after a Google spiral.

‘The Elbow Episode’ With Ben Walton

From IOHC to HIF: understanding elbow fissures, fracture risk, and evidence-based treatment decisions in at-risk dogs.

Inside the Cross-Border Pet Trade: Illegal Imports, Cropped Ears, Declawed Cats and the Future of Ethical Breeding

In this Vet Voices on Air episode, Robyn Lowe hosts a powerhouse panel to unpack the brand new Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 – the law many are calling the Puppy Smuggling Act, but which reaches far beyond puppies alone. Featuring: Dr Danny Chambers – Vet & MP, who brought the Bill through Parliament Dr Sean McCormack – Vet, conservationist & presenter (ear cropping and welfare campaigner) Dr Alison Skipper – Vet & Veterinary and Research Advisor, Royal Kennel Club Cat the Vet – Vet, educator, welfare advocate & media commentator