Trust Me, I’m A Vet: Everything you need to know about BBC’s new pet health series

The Trust Me, I’m A Doctor spin-off will give animal-lovers practical advice for their pets
Here to help: Steve Leonard is fronting the show
BBC

Ever felt confused about what your cat or dog really needs to lead a long and healthy life? Well BBC’s new animal information series is here to help.

Here’s everything you need to know about the show:

What’s it about?

A team of vets will answer viewers’ pet health questions, giving them the very best science-backed advice for taking care of their animals.

From how to help your pet lose weight to saving an injured animal’s life, the vets will investigate the latest research to give viewers practical pet-health information.

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Who are the presenters?

TV vet Steve Leonard will be fronting the show, joined by an assortment of other animal experts including vets Judy Puddifoot, Alice Rhodes and Vim Kumaratunga.

What happens in episode one?

Leonard will investigate the latest research into mineral content in pet food to find out which foods are best for your furry friends while Puddifoot will be tackling gum disease which affects 80 per cent of cats and dogs by offering teeth-cleaning tips.

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Rhodes will teach viewers a few simple steps on how to save a pet’s life if it’s hit by a car and Kumaratunga will look into the latest techniques to avoid a serious bone disease that affects over half of all pet reptiles.

Where is it filmed?

Each episode will be based at one of the country’s leading vet schools. The first instalment comes from the Royal Veterinary College.

When’s it on?

The first episode of the three-part series will air on BBC Two tonight at 8pm.

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