About Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
For Pet's Sake: The Pet Wellbeing Podcast
Brought to you by Bella+Duke, For Pet's Sake is your guide to giving your pet the healthiest, happiest life possible. Join us as we explore the world of pet ownership, sniffing out expert knowledge from behaviourists, nutritionists, and veterinary professionals. We’ll cover everything from nutrition and training to health and essential care tips, helping you understand what it truly means to do right by your pet. Plus, hear inspiring stories from Bella+Duke customers as they share how they’re providing their pets with long, joyful lives. For your pet’s sake, don’t miss an episode!
The science of dog appetite with Vet Dr Brendan Clarke
We've made the emotional case. We've made the behavioural case. Now it's time for the science. In the final episode of For Pet's Sake: The Joy of Real Food, Charlotte Hawkins sits down with Dr Brendan Clarke — Clinical Director at Towerwood Vets and Chief Veterinary Advisor at Bella+Duke — to answer the question this whole series has been building to: what is actually happening inside your dog's brain and body when they love their food? From the thousands of scent receptors that shape how dogs experience a meal, to the gut-brain axis linking digestion to mood, to what dogs naturally choose when given the freedom to pick — this is the biology behind "Real Food = Real Joy," explained in plain English. Plus: what your dog's digestion, skin, coat and energy levels might be telling you about their diet. And to prove the point, meet Clementine, who's given a genuine choice between two bowls — no explanation needed, the answer speaks for itself.
30 Sept 2026
Is my dog happy? Louise Glazebrook on canine happiness and how food impacts behaviour.
Your dog can't tell you in words if they're happy — but they are telling you. You just need to know what to look for. In episode two of For Pet's Sake: The Joy of Real Food, Charlotte Hawkins is joined by canine behaviourist and author Louise Glazebrook ("The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read," "How to Raise the Happiest Dog"), her new rescue pup Toasty, and Chief Veterinary Advisor Dr Brendan Clarke, for a conversation about the science and signs of real canine happiness. We're tackling the big question head-on: is there really such a thing as a "fussy" dog — or is something else going on underneath? Louise breaks down the body language and behaviour signs owners often miss, why mealtimes are one of the most overlooked (and easiest) forms of daily enrichment, and how something as simple as smell, texture and variety can genuinely shape your dog's wellbeing. Spoiler: happiness in dogs isn't a vibe. It's observable — and feeding is one of the biggest levers you have.
23 Sept 2026
Dog mealtime joy: Toby Littlewood on why mealtimes and what we feed our dogs matters.
Quick question: would you eat the same dinner every night for the rest of your life? No? Then why does your dog?
In episode one of For Pet's Sake: The Joy of Real Food, host Charlotte Hawkins sits down with Great British Bake Off's Toby Littlewood — self-described "unapologetically obsessed with food" — and his very food-driven rescue dog, Bex. Joined by Dr Brendan Clarke (Clinical Director, Towerwood Vets & Chief Veterinary Advisor at Bella+Duke), they unpack why feeding time deserves way more thought than a quick tip into a bowl. Toby shares Bex's rescue story, the "fussy eater" reputation she came with, and how discovering raw feeding — even mixed in with her usual dry food — completely changed mealtimes for the better. Because here's the myth we're busting: you don't need to go all-or-nothing with raw food. Even adding some can bring real variety, flavour, and joy (plus the health benefits) to your dog's day.
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