Wednesday, 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Hosted by Cheryl Shaw or Daniel Carrington along with vets Dr David Tabrett, Dr Kimberley Earl or Dr Fiona Giblin, Pet Chat answers your questions on the health and welfare of your pet for our sponsor, Dogoverboard. Hear about all the latest pet products, buying or breeding, training and even some hairy tales!
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Panel of Experts
Cheryl Shaw owns Dogoverboard at Adamstown, specialising in canine care. Cheryl is a Canine Animal Hygienist (CAH), Style Groomer, Canine Masseur, Canine Myofunctional Therapist (CMF), Canine Hydrotherapist (CHT), canine cosmetologist, canine behaviourist, and puppy preschool trainer and educator.
Dr David Tabrett is the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Animal Referral and Emergency Centre. The Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre is located at 4 Lang Road, Broadmeadow. Contact: 4957 7106.
Dr Kimberley Earl is originally from Canada where she worked for three years in a busy, mixed animal practice in northern British Columbia. In between snowy calving seasons Kimberley was busy developing skills in small animal medicine and diagnostic ultrasound. She set up practice in Australia in 2008.
Fiona Giblin practices at Merewether Vets in Llewellyn Street, Merewether. Merewether Veterinary Hospital offers a comprehensive and professional service to meet the health care needs of your pet. This includes a wide range of medical and surgical procedures, pathology, x-ray, ultrasound, dentistry, behaviour, nutrition and preventive medicine. Their dedicated team strives to give your animal companion the best opportunity for a long and healthy life. Ph: 4969 2694.
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Dozer & Co Giveaway
Each week from June 5, all callers who go to air during the Pet Chat Program will be in the running to win a $50 Gift Card thanks to Dozer & Co. Dozer & Co. provides the best of products for a raw and fresh diet for dogs and cats. Their Treats, Meats and fresh products are all locally sourced in Australia – with the exception of New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels. All meats are preservative free, unlike most of the pre-packaged products that use harmful stabilisers to extend shelf life. Dozer & Co are situated at 57 Joslin Street, Kotara.
Pet Chat Podcast
Pet Chat Podcast
A weekly program about pets with Cheryl Shaw from Dog Overboard and resident Vets Dr David Tabrett, Dr Kimberley Earl and Dr Fiona Giblin.
3 Jun 2026, 9am Pet Chat Pet experts answer questions about a cat that won't stop eating, a Fox Terrier with an irregular heartbeat, a rescued kitten with difficulty walking, a dog with adrenal gland cancer, and a Staffy that's afraid of water.
27 May 2026, 9am Pet Chat Pet experts answer common questions about excessive barking and the discomfort a 13-year-old Labrador with arthritis may experience from monthly injections.
20 May 2026, 9am Pet Chat Pet experts answer questions about a whippet with colitis, and toilet training pets.
13 May 2026, 9am Pet Chat Dr Kimberley Earl answers questions about a cat urinating around the house, a Chihuahua with sore gums, a Golden Retriever that doesn't like water, and an old Cavoodle on diuretics falling over
29 Apr 2026, 9am Pet Chat Cheryl and David answer questions about whether a dog would experience similar discomfort in the ears to humans on descent, what part of a boiled egg to give a canary, a dog urinating everywhere, and a female Dachshund reverse sneezing.
22 Apr 2026, 9am Pet Chat Cheryl and Kimberley answer a question about a cat with an overactive thyroid and meows during the night.
15 Apr 2026, 9am Pet Chat Cheryl and Fiona answer questions about a dog that gets snappy when handled, and why dos eat dirt.
8 Apr 2026, 9am Pet Chat Dr David Tabrett answers questions about a 13 year old dog with hearing problems, an anxious dog breathing quickly, and how to help a cat adjust when the family downsizes.
25 Mar 2026, 10am Pet Chat Dr Earl answers questions about a 2-year-old Dachshund suckling on other dogs with puppies, an anxious Ragdoll cat urinating blood, a 5-year-old Whippet overcome with colitis, and how to keep a Great Dane with lymphoma comfortable.
