Case Study
Bruder, a two year old collie cross dog who developed a mystery lameness
Bruder is a “rescue dog” – Anna found him at Collon Animal Sanctuary (www. collonanimalsanctuary. com) as a young adult.
Dogs
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Daisy, a three year old female Shih Tzu who was attacked by a neighbour’s dog.
Ella’s mother had gone out to do the school run, leaving Daisy in her front garden.
Pets in warm weather, hedgehogs as pets, rescue dogs and bi-polar cats
I love the positive sound of Spirit Radio, Ireland's Christian radio station - and I've started doing regular vet spots with them. To listen to this one, click on the play button.
Podcast
Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
Case Study
Bryce, a ten year old male cross-bred Springer Spaniel who developed lumps on his skin after a visit to Donegal.
Bryce, along with his owners, had a wonderful holiday in Donegal during October.
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Angel, an eight week old Chihuahua puppy was rushed to the vet when she seemed to go into a coma
Lynda likes Chihuahuas. The breed is the smallest of all dog breeds, and it is astonishing that the tiny dogs are the same species as huge animals like St Bernards and Irish Wolfhounds.
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Kensington, a six year old male Golden Retriever who suddenly began to get in fights with his best friend.
Kensington was the first dog to arrive in the Harold household. He was a relaxed, easy going puppy, and he has matured into one of those individuals who gets on well with everybody.
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Missy, a five year old spayed female Collie cross who was scratching her left ear.
Missy had always been a healthy animal, and Fiona noticed immediately when there was something wrong last week.
Podcast
Dogs in hot cars – people don’t mean to let their pets die | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the common, appalling issue of dogs dying when left in hot cars.
Video
Keeping pets cool in hot summer weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, we discussed keeping pets cool in hot weather.
Case Study
Rio, an eight year old neutered male cross-bred Doberman who developed a strange swelling on his neck
Rio’s problem began with vague signs. One day, he seemed dull, and he refused his dinner. He was holding his head lower than normal, as if something was troubling him.
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Lotus, a female Shiba Inu aged 8 months
People make difference choices when getting a new dog. Many people choose a cross bred dog from their local pound or rescue centre, and this has much to commend it.
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Ebi, a ten year old female Collie/Labrador cross who gave a remarkable demonstration of the ability of dogs to warn humans of danger.
Everyone remembers the “Lassie” movies, and the way that the dog barked to warn humans about something happening.
Podcast
Pete with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk – SpayAware, Housemydog & the Samsung Smartcam | Newstalk
Pete talked with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk today, covering subjects including SpayAware, alternatives to boarding your dog this summer when on holiday, and the Samsung “smart cam” to watc ..
Brenda Fricker helps the SpayAware Campaign to promote spaying & neutering of pets
Andrew Kelly, the Chief Executive of the ISPCA, joined us to talk about the SpayAware campaign, which is strongly supported by the ISPCA. You can watch the video of the segment by clicking here.
Pet book review: “The Genius of Dogs” – anyone interested in dog behaviour must read this
The Genius of Dogs - first published in 2013 - is one of those books that has become "required reading" by anyone interested in dog behaviour.
Case Study
Roxy and Bobby, two German Shepherds who live together and are best friends.
Many people are not aware of their animals’ social needs, and there are thousands of lonely pets across Ireland, living bored lives in isolation.
Podcast
This is SpayAware Week – save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses SpayAware, stressing the importance of having pets spayed – for two reasons: first, for the good of the health of the animal, and second, to reduce the ..