Spider thoughts, biting cats, anxious dogs

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Spider thoughts, biting cats, anxious dogs

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Sep 30, 2021

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What do spiders think about when they're sitting in their web awaiting their prey? How can you help your dog if it has separation anxiety? You have a cat that won't stop biting you. Why? And what can you do to stop it?

This week we hone in on all your questions about pets and animals. Veterinary specialist and animal behaviour expert Dr Kersti Seksel joins Dr Karl on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Sep 30, 2021

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