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Sunny the Collie had a painful left front foot
A couple of weeks ago, Sunny's left forefoot swelled up to twice its normal size, and he stopped putting weight on it. Katrin brought him down to see me at once.
Dogs
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Holiday care options for pets: Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | The Telegraph, TV3
Holiday care for petsPet care is an important part of holiday planning for people who have animals in their life. There are three main options, each with pros and cons.
Case Study
Whiskey developed a large swelling under his tail
Whiskey may just be the age of a human teenager at nearly 18 years of age, but in dog years, he's ancient: the old formula of one-human-year-to-seven-dog-years would make him almost 126 in dog years.
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Pollen allergies in dogs: Pete the Vet with Oscar the terrier on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
To watch the video, click on the link at the foot of this page Pollen allergies in dogs are a common cause of itchy skin This week on Ireland AM, I brought Oscar with me: he’s a terrier who has ..
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Easter: chocolate, lilies & hot cross buns can poison pets. Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Avoid poisoning your pets accidentally over Easter Over the Easter weekend, there are several hidden toxic hazards for pets in many homes, and it’s far better to avoid them rather than waiting u ..
Case Study
Bailey chews the daily postal delivery to shreds
Bailey is a lively, bouncy animal, and even though Jim takes him for three good walks every day, he's always bursting with energy.
Case Study
Tess the Border Collie became lame in her back leg
Ilona was impressed by a demonstration of working sheepdogs on a farm in County Kerry while on holiday. She wanted an energetic, active dog, and a working collie seemed to be the answer.
A new dog disease in Ireland: the first case of Alabama Rot has been diagnosed in Dublin
A Confirmed case of Alabama Rot has been identified in Dublin A case of Alabama Rot ( Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy or CRGV) has recently been diagnosed in Dublin: this is the second con ..
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Pete the Vet on Ireland AM – Irish Native Dog Breeds | TV3
Pete the vet on Ireland am this weekThe focus of this week's chat was to discuss Irish Native Breeds of dog: you can watch the video by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.
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Ten must-know facts about dog worms | The Telegraph
Finzi, my own dog (pictured above when she was ill) was nearly killed by dog worms.
Guest post: “Is your dog safe” – the most offensive question I’m frequently asked
This month's guest post is by Louise Merry, a UK-based owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross-bred dog.
Case Study
Sonny was badly injured on his evening walk
At thirteen years of age, Sonny lives the quiet life of an older dog.
Podcast
Today is Bad Nose Day at Crufts. Pete the Vet Podcast with Newstalk’s Pat Kenny | Pat Kenny Show
Bad Nose Day at CruftsCrufts starts today in Birmingham - as usual there are many Irish entrants.
Case Study
Archie is a six year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Marie first mentioned Archie's eye problem when she brought him in for his annual health check in September.
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Defor works as a drug sniffer dog for the Irish Customs service
Sniffer dogs have been used by the Irish Customs service since 1984. There are now about twenty dogs around the country, at ports and other centres.
Podcast
Pete the Vet Podcast: it’s time to have your say on puppy farming in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Puppy farms - or Dog Breeding Establishments, as they are formally known - are regulated by the law in Ireland, and this is currently open for public consultation.
Case Study
Maisie the Golden Retriever puppy broke her tooth
Maisie is the latest addition to the household, and she's become an enthusiastic playmate of Ted, the two year old Corgi.