Pets
Animal Behaviour - separation anxiety
Animal behaviourist Dr Elsa Flint explains why dogs become so anxious when their owners are away, especially at this time of year when they can be separated for some time. Elsa runs Animals with… Audio
Fostering animals for the SPCA
Lynn Freeman learns first hand what's involved with fostering kittens for the SPCA and manages to break several of the cardinal rules within the first week. She's joined by her foster buddy Lisa… Audio
How Dogs Understand What We Say
New research that shows dogs can understand what we say, not just how we say it. Victoria Ratcliffe is a graduate student at the University of Sussex in the UK who conducted the study. Audio
Concern for the wellbeing of greyhounds in the gambling industry
Concern for the wellbeing of greyhounds in the gambling industry Audio
Animals in Emergencies - Donelle Gadenne
Cats, dogs, horses, parrots, rats, hedgehogs and turtles. Just like people, these animals were affected by the earthquakes in Christchurch. And two researchers have published a new book into just how… Audio
The intelligence of dogs - Associate Professor Brian Hare
Associate Professor Brian Hare, an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University in North Carolina, studies dog's brains and he's come up with a test to measure dog intelligence. Audio
Evacuation plan for pets
When it comes to a fire, we are told to get out and stay out. But what if there's something precious inside a burning house which makes you reluctant or too slow to leave? Pets, they are part of the… Audio
Using animals to help rehabilitate damaged kids
Ellie Laks is the owner of more than 170 rescued animals and author of a new book My Gentle Barn. Audio
Increase in pets being prescribed anti-depressants
Rhea Hurley, veterinarian with a specialist interest in dog behaviour and "Doggy Dan" Abdelnoor, dog and puppy training specialist. Audio
Doggie day-care
We visit a doggie day-care centre, part of the booming business of caring for New Zealand's estimated 5 million pets. With Sam Banks and John Fraser of Paws in the City. life and society, pets Audio
Nancy Swarbrick - New Zealanders and their pets
Wellington historian and author of the new illustrated history, Creature Comforts: New Zealanders and Their Pets. Audio
Naked Science
Naked Science with Dr Chris Smith. The origin of the first dogs and a surface that repels water as effectively as butterfly wings and nasturtiums! Audio
Pets With Vets
Taking the lead on paws and claws with veterinarians Ian Schraa and Tara Rana. Tonight, exotic pets - the ones that aren't cats and dogs - with Tara. Audio
Ian Schraa - Pets with Vets
Taking the lead on paws and claws with veterinarian Ian Schraa... caring for cats and dogs during a hot summer. Audio
Petsnearby website
PhD students Mack Saraswat and Ralph Grand at Massey University have come up with an idea to connect people through their pets. petsnearby.com is a website for petlovers and pets. Audio
Dogs make us human
New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Masson on why dogs are not only our best friend but also how they make us better people. Audio
Thousands of animals stay in 'pet motels' over summer
Every summer thousands of animals are put into boarding kennels - or pet motels as they're also known. Occupancy rates can hit 100 per cent at this time of year. Audio
Pocket History - Pets
Nancy Swarbrick introduces us to the history of pets on Aotearoa and to her own much loved pet. Audio
Pet Day - Cancer In Your Pet
Advice for looking after the animals we love with vet Jonathan Bray from Massey University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. It's been estimated that 1 in 4 dogs (and 1 in 6 cats) will develop a tumour… Audio