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Why NOT to give a puppy as a Christmas gift: with Dogs Trust | TV3
Last week, I called in with the Ireland AM team to the Dogs Trust Centre in Finglas, Dublin to chat to Mark Beazley, Executive Director at Dogs Trust.
Dogs
Podcast
Pet food: Choosing the right one | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete talked about pet food. Dogs are what they eat, so it is important to get their food right.
Case Study
Lulu, a four year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who had bladder stones
Lulu is a lovely, good-natured dog, but like many pedigree animals, she’s had more than her fair share of health problems.
Fat and oil supplements for pets: what do pet owners need to know? | Wikivet
The subject of fats and oils in our diets is challenging: what we "know" one year (e. g. butter is bad for you) is found to be untrue several years later.
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Did you ever wonder why dogs pant?
Why do dogs pant? In this short video, Pete the Vet explains why they do it, and advises when owners should be concerned if their dog is painting too much.
Case Study
Buster, a twelve year old Dachshund who stopped eating for an unknown reason.
When Carlus and his fiancée went on holidays, they left Buster with a friend. This usually works well although Buster is prone to pining.
Podcast
Mange and dry skin in dogs. | East Coast Radio
In this week's Podcast, we discussed mange and dry skin in dogs. We spoke about the importance of a good diet. What a dog eats has an impact on the condition of the dog's skin.
Case Study
Amy is a cross bred Collie who had a recurring sore on her elbow
It’s now nearly two years since Amy first injured her left foreleg. She was on a walk rummaging around the bushes when she emerged with a nasty cut at the front of the elbow.
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Functional Halloween clothing for pets | TV3
People dress their pets up at Halloween: this can be fun, but is it right? On Ireland AM this week, we looked at some of the more functional ways to dress pets up, and we looked at ways that Halloween ..
The 2015 Pet Report: UK pet ownership shows that pets are more appreciated than ever before
The 2015 Pet Report was launched in London today. This new study has highlighted the importance of the bond between children and their pets.
Podcast
Dogs indoors or outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Indoors or outdoors: where should dogs live? Is it OK to expect a dog to sleep outdoors in a kennel? The answer to this question depends on many factors, and it isn’t possible to give an absolut ..
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Keeping Pets Happy at Halloween & Microchipping. | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed providing a cosy, quiet den for pets at Halloween. We also spoke about the importance of microchipping your pets at this time of year and fitbits for dogs.
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As the clocks go back this weekend, Pete asks: how much sleep should your dog get?
How much sleep should your dog get? My friends over at HouseMyDog recently visited my clinic to ask me a simple question: how much sleep should your dog get? Now this isn’t a question that has b ..
Podcast
Treating arthritis in dogs and cats | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis is a common problem for older pets and the cause needs to be considered when choosing treatment. Treatment often needs to address the cause as well as treating the symptoms.
Print Article
The benefits of dog ownership. How does your dog improve your life? | The Telegraph
What are the benefits of dog ownership? So many of us own dogs, but how do they make us feel? What sort of daily impact do they have on our lives? Dog charity “Dogs For Good” (formerly kno ..
Case Study
Fritz, a 9 month old Goldendoodle who loves chewing household objects.
Fritz has been an enthusiastic chewer since he arrived in the Emily’s household as a puppy. Whenever there was anything within reach that he could pick up in his mouth, he chewed it.
Podcast
Darker evenings, Reflective Collars & Leads | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete discusses how we can protect our dogs and cats during the darker evenings by putting reflective collars on them and using reflective leads.
What should be done about vets who collaborate with puppy farmers?
Following another BBC expose of puppy farming, the topic is in the news again. But what about vets who deliberately or inadvertently help puppy farmers (eg by helping with breeding or by vaccinating pups).