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Pete highlights the importance of microchipping your pet | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the importance of microchipping your pet.
Dogs
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Do dogs like robots as much as they like humans? Oh, and triathlons again | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses recent research which suggests that dogs engage as much with robots that feed them as with humans.
Case Study
Whoopie, a five year old female Golden Labrador who had a sore mouth
Whoopie just loves going for walks, and she has always adored chasing sticks. She has her own routine – she finds a stick herself, brings it to Mandy’s feet, and then barks until Mandy throws it.
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From shedding pets to the world triathlon championships | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses moulting/shedding: is there any way to stop pets from losing hair around the house? Then triathlons? Well, they *are* Pete’s main leisure activity and ..
Case Study
Teva, an 11 year old female corgi who had permanent loss of use of her hind legs
As a vet, it can be difficult to leave your job behind you, even when you go on holidays overseas.
VetHelpDirect Blog: Pedigree Dogs Exposed five years on – do dogs suffer less than they did in 2008? | Vet Help Direct
It's five years since the BBC documentary, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, was first broadcast.
Case Study
Bobby an eight year old Border Terrier who was dog-napped
Dog-napping is on the rise, with more and more pets being stolen from suburban gardens and homes across Ireland.
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Where should the line be drawn in relation to pampered pets? | TV3
A new series on Channel Five has just started, titled “The World’s Most Pampered Pets” The programme blurb says the following: “A fun, entertaining and moving programme meetin ..
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What can you do to help dogs when they get depressed? | TV3
The term "depression", as used in humans, may not be entirely appropriate for dogs.
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Do foxes present a risk to pets? Plus a report on a shocking rescue case from Co Offaly | TV3
Some people feel sorry for foxes and encourage them into their garden, feeding them with dog food, and enjoying watching them. I know someone who has a family of fox cubs regularly visiting.
Case Study
Lucky an 11 year old male terrier with heart disease.
Lucky had always been a typical terrier - an active, energetic dog. He had been healthy over the years apart from a few minor illnesses.
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Taking your pet on holidays – at home or abroad | TV3
Are you one of those lucky people who still has to take your summer holiday? If you want to take your pet with you, there's plenty to think about.
Case Study
Angel an 18 month old Samoyed who seemed to start to go bald
Samoyeds come from the group of dogs known as “sled-pulling dogs”. They were bred in Siberia by nomadic reindeer herding people.
Case Study
Holly, a one year old French Boxer with sunburn
Many Irish people are only too aware of the painful consequences of lying in the sun without proper protection. Severe sunburn is an experience that is not quickly forgotten.
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More tips for pets in the summer sunshine | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the issue of helping pets cope with summer sunshine.
Hot weather tips for pets: What you need to know about heat stroke
This recent spell of hot sunny weather may be enjoyable for humans, but for pets, it can be stressful and dangerous.
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How do you get started in dog agility & can a blind dog have his sight restored? | East Coast Radio
This week, a listener called in to ask how she can start teaching her pet dog how to do agility. Jumping over hurdles and running through tunnels is something that many pets can learn to do.
Scientist says “We will soon have devices that will allow us to talk with our pets”
Wouldn't you just love to know what your pet is thinking? Astonishingly, this may not just be the stuff of dreams. Computers may soon allow us to do this.