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The Consult Room

The Consult Room
Rabbits
Fiber
Gut Microbiome
Anthropomorphism
Dog Aging
Veterinary Care Fund
Nutrition
Obesity In Dogs
Veterinary Surgeons Act
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Veterinary Care
Competition and Markets Authority
Animal Welfare
Dental Disease In Rabbits
Gut Stasis
Canine Fertility Clinics
Blue Cross
Pragmatic Veterinary Care
Cats
Parasite Treatments

The Consult Room is the podcast that explores the evolving world of modern pet care. Hosted by vet surgeon Dr Paul Manktelow, each episode dives into the key issues shaping the lives of pets and the people who love them. Whether you're looking for deeper insight into modern veterinary healthcare, curious about the pet care industry, or simply passionate about animal welfare, The Consult Room bring... more

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In this episode of The Consult Room, I explore a topic popping up all over our social feeds: CBD and CBG products for pets.

Marketed for everything from arthritis to anxiety, these products are either seen as a healthcare revolution or expensive hyp... more

In this episode of The Consult Room, I'm exploring a topic that is generating increasing debate within the veterinary profession and among dog owners: the rise of canine fertility clinics.

Services such as artificial insemination, progesterone testi... more

In this episode of The Consult Room, we’re continuing the “Things You Never Knew” series - and this time, we’re talking all things rabbits.

Rabbits are one of the most popular pets in the UK, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. They’re o... more

In this episode of The Consult Room, I explore a topic that sounds like science fiction - but is very much real: pet cloning.

You may have seen the headlines. Companies are now offering pet cloning services, allowing owners to preserve their pet’s D... more

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Annie Clark
Vet me nurse, The Consult Room home team, with an interest in rabbit health and welfare
The Consult Room
Episode: Rabbit Myths Busted: Things You Never Knew About Rabbits
Rita Howson
Chief Executive of Support Dogs
Support Dogs
Episode: The Support Dogs That Are Changing People’s Lives
Danny Anderson
Head of Fundraising
Support Dogs
Episode: The Support Dogs That Are Changing People’s Lives
Andrew Prentis
Veterinary surgeon with experience in private practice, charity hospitals, and academia; visiting fellow at Imperial College London
Prepp Group; Imperial College London; DEFRA; VetSustain
Episode: Are We Overusing Parasite Treatments? The Environmental Cost Explained
Cat Henstridge
Cat the Vet, online educator and misinformation debunker in pet health
Cat the Vet online
Episode: Pet Food Facts vs Fads - with Cat the Vet
Alison Thomas
Head of veterinary standards at Blue Cross
Blue Cross
Episode: When Less Is More : Rethinking Modern Veterinary Care
Dannii Thorington-Neve
Head of veterinary strategy at Blue Cross
Blue Cross
Episode: Is The UK Heading For A Vet Care Crisis
Ronan Fitzgerald
Veterinary technical advisor at ADM Protexin, with a focus on gut microbiome
ADM Protexin
Episode: Poo Talk: Is Fibre the Secret to Your Pet’s Health?

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Dr Paul Manktelow
Host and veterinary surgeon with a clinical perspective on modern pet care and regulation.
Annie Clark
Vet nurse and producer, involved in reader questions and feline/rabbit welfare discussions.

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Poo Talk: Is Fibre the Secret to Your Pet’s Health?
Q: If a pet already has a good diet, should we still consider fiber supplementation?
Yes, because fiber provides physical benefits like improving stool quality and satiety, but also supports the gut microbiome through SCFA production and mucus integrity, which can help with conditions like weight management and certain gut disorders.
Poo Talk: Is Fibre the Secret to Your Pet’s Health?
Q: What makes a fiber product clinically useful versus just sounding good on paper?
Clinically useful fibers come from quality ingredients like fructooligosaccharides, inulin, cilium (plantago), and pea bran, and products that combine a mix of fibers (soluble and insoluble) and sometimes include probiotics to create a synergistic prebiotic-probiotic effect.
Poo Talk: Is Fibre the Secret to Your Pet’s Health?
Q: Can you give us a quick explainer on what fiber is from a pet nutrition perspective?
Fiber is a plant-derived complex carbohydrate that includes soluble, insoluble, and fermentable types. Fermentable fiber serves as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria and leading to production of short-chain fatty acids that support gut health.
Pet Food Facts vs Fads - with Cat the Vet
Q: What role do costs and access play in nutritional decisions?
Affordability matters; vets should contextualize care to budget, advocating that good, balanced nutrition is available across price points and not just in premium brands.
Pet Food Facts vs Fads - with Cat the Vet
Q: How should owners evaluate pet foods beyond trendy claims?
Look for 'complete and balanced' and check if the product is appropriate for the life stage, understand that ingredients lists are not perfect quality indicators, and consider the overall diet quality rather than single ingredients.

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Listeners are likely pet lovers and pet-care professionals who want practical, welfare-first insights into modern veterinary practice and the pet care industry. Episodes commonly tackle regulatory changes, affordability and access to care, animal welfare, nutrition myths, and emerging technologies or ethics in veterinary medicine. The show frequently features veterinary nurses, surgeons, charity leaders, and subject-matter experts, giving listeners evidence-based perspectives balanced with compassion for both animals and their guardians. A notable strength is its clear emphasis on real-world impact—costs, access to care, welfare outcomes, and responsible use of new interventions—making it helpful for anyone considering veterinary careers, p... more

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The Consult Room launched 4 years ago and published 53 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Annie Clark
2. Rita Howson
3. Danny Anderson
4. Andrew Prentis
5. Cat Henstridge
6. Alison Thomas
7. Dannii Thorington-Neve
8. Ronan Fitzgerald

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