The Tara Podcast
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Advice for animal lovers and animal care businesses. Get support on caring for your animals and training in animal therapies. Plus help for animal care professionals
- 5 minutes 10 secondsEaster Pet Care Tips
Get some top tips on how to help your pet or other animal be safe this Easter.
Please share with anyone who'd find helpful for their animals.
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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30 March 2026, 6:00 pm - 7 minutes 24 secondsHow You Can Make a Difference to Animals Affected by Domestic Abuse
In this episode get some ideas on what you can do to make a difference to animals affected by domestic abuse.
Links to a few of the animal fostering schemes are:
- Cats Protection, Lifeline cat fostering scheme https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/cp-lifeline
- Dogs Trust, Freedom dog fostering scheme https://www.dogstrustfreedom.org.uk/
- Noah's Animal House https://noahsanimalhouse.org/
- Refuge 4 Pets https://refuge4pets.org.uk/
Get more information on domestic abuse and animals at https://www.taranet.co.uk/Animal%20Care%20Consultancy/Domestic%20Abuse%20and%20Animals/
Remember if you or someone you know is in immediate danger from domestic abuse, always call the emergency services.
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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20 March 2026, 12:00 pm - 37 minutes 47 secondsMeet David Dorfman - Rodent Control Expert
In this episode meet David Dorfman of family run, independent rodent control company Rodents Stop.
Learn more about how this southern Californian company works to provide pet safe solutions to control rodents from homes and commercial premises.
Find more about David's company at https://rodentsstop.com/
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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10 March 2026, 12:00 pm - 8 minutes 16 secondsHow Can You Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain?
In this episode, learn about some common signs of whether your dog maybe in pain, and how complementary therapies can help.
As ever, if you have any concerns about your dog's health, then do consult a qualified veterinary surgeon as soon as possible so a correct diagnosis can be made.
Research on acupuncture for canine pain
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/17/2568
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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26 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 7 minutes 54 secondsWhy Consider Complementary Therapies for Animals?
There's often some common questions about complementary therapies for animals, when to use and what are they.
In this episode get a short overview of some reasons why you should choose complementary therapies for your animal.
Find research about complementary therapies for animals in my compilation list here https://taranet.co.uk/Animal%20Care%20Events/Animal%20Health%20Research/
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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30 January 2026, 5:00 pm - 34 minutes 52 secondsMeet Joan Ranquet: Transforming Animal Wellness Through Energy Healing
Joan Ranquet is an accomplished animal communicator of over 30 years, an author, TEDx speaker, educator, and animal guardian.
In this episode learn more about her work, and how you too can help your animal through energy healing and improved communication.
Find Joan online at: https://joanranquet.com/
Or at her social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanranquet and
Communication with all Life - https://www.facebook.com/groups/466403343392523
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanranquet
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joanranquet
See Joan's Ted X talk at The Rainbow Bridge, Animals in Transition
Joan Ranquet's books for you to read:
- Animal Chakra Healing: Bringing Balance, Health, and Joy to Our Animal Companions by Joan Ranquet (Findhorn Press/Inner Traditions),
- Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and their Humans, Creating a Harmonious Relationship through Tapping (Findhorn Press, 2023),
- Energy Healing for Animals: A Hands-On Guide for Enhancing the Health, Longevity, and Happiness of Your Pets (Sounds True, 2015)
- Communication with All Life: Revelations of an Animal Communicator (Hay House, 2007).
- She also contributed to: The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers (Sounds True, 2017) and The Karma of Cats: Spiritual Wisdom from our Feline Friends (Sounds True, 2019).
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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9 January 2026, 12:00 pm - 10 minutes 27 secondsNatural Ways To Help Your Horse In Winter
The winter season can bring different challenges to horse care, in this episode learn more about some popular therapies that can be used to help your horse feel good.
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17 December 2025, 11:00 am - 10 minutes 6 secondsWhy Antioxidants Matter For Horses
Antioxidants are not only relevant for human health, but our horses too.
In this episode learn more about them and how you can help your horse.
Get more information on herbs for animal health at the Taranet website here https://www.taranet.co.uk/AnimalCareDirectory/Herbal%20Healthcare%20for%20Animals/
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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30 November 2025, 7:00 pm - 30 minutes 41 secondsSecrets of a Cat Sitting Entrepreneur - Chat With Wendy Thomson Melling
In this episode learn more about why cats deserve more.
As well as operating an award winning cat sitting business, Wendy has created a #catsdeservemore campaign and community.
Hear from Wendy her insights on cat care and give you some ideas to care for your feline companions.
Find Wendy online -
My Three Cats Website - https://www.mythreecats.co.uk/
My Three Cats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyThreeCatsWarrington
Cats Deserve More Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1312100376554779/
Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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16 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 8 minutes 26 secondsCould Boswellia Help Your Animal's Health?
In this episode, learn more about Boswellia, which can be used as a supplement for both people and animals.
There is research around using boswellia with animals, including:
- *Siddiqui MZ. Boswellia serrata, a potential antiinflammatory agent: an overview. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2011 May;73(3):255-61. doi: 10.4103/0250-474X.93507. PMID: 22457547; PMCID: PMC3309643.
- Effects of Boswellia Serrata Supplementation on Ex Vivo Immune Responses in Horses (2018)
- Miscioscia, E., Shmalberg, J. & Scott, K.C. Measurement of 3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid in Boswellia serrata Supplements Administered to Dogs. BMC Vet Res 15, 270 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2021-7
Interested in learning more about other ayuverdic medicine for animal health? Read this Natural Pet Care Blog post on Ashwagandha!Discover more about how you can transform your animal's wellbeing with holistic approaches and complementary therapies by visiting Taranet online:
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29 September 2025, 4:00 pm - 8 minutes 20 secondsUnlock the power of fish in your dog's diet
A good diet is essential for your dog's health and wellbeing.
Fish can be overlooked for a variety of reasons but can be a great way to promote your dog's health naturally.
Learn more in this episode of the Animals Naturally podcast.
Green lipped mussels are another great marine way to promote your dog's wellbeing, listen to a previous Animals Naturally podcast episode to learn more
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