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Loulou the 10 year old Shih Tzu had an upset stomach
Helene owns three dogs, so she's familiar with the minor ailments that are common in the canine world.
Dogs
Podcast
Dog attacks: why do we never analyse what actually happens? Why the secrecy? | East Coast Radio
The latest dog attack in the UK, where a baby was killed and a toddler was seriously injured, was reportedly carried out by a dog resembling a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Podcast
How to help dogs with arthritis plus listeners’ pet questions on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis – stiffness and lameness in dogs Arthritis (technically called “osteoarthritis”, or “degenerative joint disease”) is caused by a combination of anatomic predis ..
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Bruce the pug suffers from a food allergy
When Bruce started itching at the back of his neck, Martina first thought that he had been bitten by another dog.
Podcast
Mushroom poisoning in dogs and more: Pete the Vet on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The story of the two Labradors that were poisoned On Tuesday evening, a five year old Labrador was brought in to see me because shortly after her evening meal at 6pm, she’d started to stagger, b ..
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A detailed analysis of puppy farming in Ireland: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
How is puppy farming defined?The term "puppy farming" means the commercial breeding of dogs in large numbers.
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Is it OK to put your dog’ poop in someone else’s wheelie bin? Plus audio books to celebrate James Herriot’s birthday. | Pat Kenny Show
Dog poop warsWhat is it about dog poo that upsets people so much? Sure, it's foul smelling, disgusting stuff, but still. .
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Please share this. It’s Puppy Awareness Week. Don’t buy from a puppy farmer
This week in Dublin Port, another batch of puppy-farmed puppies were confiscated as they were smuggled out of Ireland to the lucrative UK market.
Case Study
Oscar is a twelve year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Patrick is an enthusiastic keeper of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or "Staffies" as they're commonly known. His first was a gentle female dog called Vixen: he bought her from a breeder back in 1987.
Podcast
Greyhound racing in Ireland: a podcast by Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
I've written and spoken a lot about the greyhound industry in recent weeks, and this podcast is the latest discussion. For those new to this topic, please listen and learn.
Podcast
Pete’s weekly podcast. Schools are back and the daily routine has changed: for dogs and for people. | East Coast Radio
This is the time of year when children have just gone back to school, students are signing up for college and the daily routine at home is shifted from summer holiday mode to term time activities.
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Dog eating in China: why it cannot be ignored. Listen to the podcast | East Coast Radio
The video and photos circulated in recent days have distressed many people, and rightly so.
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Could your dog be a blood donor? Pete the Vet on Ireland AM discusses blood transfusions in dogs | TV3
Dogs and cats, like humans, sometimes need blood tranfusions.
Case Study
Lincoln the Rottweiler was suffering from a sore ear
When Dr Eva Orsmond came to see me with Lincoln, she explained how she is watching his waistline. "I was away, and my pet minder likes to spoil him with a few treats so he put a few pounds on.
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Kiko in her bow tie helps Pete the Vet answer viewers questions on Ireland AM | TV3
What's with Kiko's bow tie?I'm not into dressing pets up in exotic costumes, but when Hiro and Wolf sent me a bow tie collar for Kiko, it did make her look smart.
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Andy was recovering from meningitis when he developed diabetes
West Highland White Terriers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. They are bright, active, energetic creatures, oozing with personality.
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Wellington and Teasel. Wellington is prone to car sickness.
When Wellington arrived in Hilary's house, he had not yet been named: Hilary wanted to wait, and to choose a name that suited his personality. She didn't have to wait long.
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Lola, a nine week old French Bulldog puppy
Janna bought Lola in early December one year, when she was just seven weeks old. She chose her from a litter of seven French Bulldogs: she loved the brindle colour of her coat, and her large soulful eyes.