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Obesity in pets: the harm it does and how it can be prevented
Many pets - from dogs and cats to rabbits and budgies - suffer from the consequences of too much food.
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Socks the rabbit had stopped eating
Donal bought his first rabbit last summer: a female called June.
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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 ..
Podcast
Feral felines: what’s the best way of dealing with feral cats? Podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Click on the play button at the foot of this page to listen to the podcast in fullCats in ireland are not controlled in the same way as dogsCats are virtual nonentities as far as the State is concerned.
Case Study
Ruby brings live mice into the house
If anyone is unlucky enough to get a mouse or rat infestation in their home, one of the obvious suggestions to control the pests is to "get a cat".
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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 ..
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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.
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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.
Case Study
Kirby squealed in pain when passing urine
Kirby's problem started two months ago. He's normally an active, playful guinea pig; when he became dull and quiet, Jay knew that there must be something wrong.
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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.
Case Study
Boots the cat seemed to lose the power in her hind legs
One Saturday morning, Boots started to behave strangely. She had difficulty walking properly on her back legs, and when Maria went up to her, she rolled on her back in a peculiar way.
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.
Podcast
Look out – hedgehogs are about! Pete the Vet podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Hedgehogs in Ireland will be waking up soonHedgehogs across Ireland emerge from hibernation from mid-March, and it's a vulnerable time for them.
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Sonny was badly injured on his evening walk
At thirteen years of age, Sonny lives the quiet life of an older dog.
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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.