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Importing a dog from Europe? Could you also be importing a disease? | The Telegraph
Importing a dog from another country can be more complicated than you might think.
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Moose, a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel who developed a serious lameness after a hill walk
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
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Feeding Dogs Raw Vegetables | East Coast Radio
This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding dogs raw potato skins and pea pods. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutrition in general.
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Is there a serious risk of wildlife attacks on pets in the UK and Ireland? | The Telegraph
In the wake of the death of a Yorkshire Terrier after a gull attack in the UK, and subsequent reports that the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has intervened, is there a serious risk of wildlife atta ..
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Diabetes in pets and questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
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Why are upset stomachs in dogs so common in summer? | East Coast Radio
Upset stomachs in dogs are common at this time of year. In this week's podcast, Pete discusses gastroenteritis in dogs, and why it is such a common issue and what dog owners can do about it.
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Mice and hamsters in the wild | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we spoke to Angela, who found her own way of dealing with wild mice that were in her home, and who had a tale to tell about a hamster that she found in the wild.
Case Study
Figo, a four year old Bichon Frise who is a telly addict
Figo is an unusual little dog: he enjoys watching television. Every evening, he settles down on his favourite cushion with Maria and her husband, gazing at the television, just like his owners.
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Safety of pets around barbecues | TV3
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
Black pets are just as adorable as brown, white, and ginger ones | The Telegraph
Did you know that all-black pets are more difficult to rehome than other colours? I've written an article on that subject this morning, over at the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking here.
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Barking dogs & Swampy the Turtle | Pat Kenny Show
Barking dogs can be a serious problem - for owners, and also for their neighbours. The challenge of dealing with the problem of barking dogs is that there is no answer that works in every situation.
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Non-stun slaughter in Ireland: Should it be banned? | Pat Kenny Show
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".
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Lulu, a 2 year old cross-bred terrier who injured her dew claw.
Lulu has a favourite game: she loves chasing her tennis ball in the back garden. There’s nothing complicated about it: Ashling throws the ball, Lulu chases it, brings it back, and Ashling throws it again.
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Killing badgers: a necessary evil or the unwarranted killing of a scapegoat? | Vet Help Direct
I live in Ireland, and one remarkable difference between this country and the UK is the different attitude to badger culling.
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Grazia magazine: good for fashion news and beauty tips, bad for advice on breeding animals | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article about the recent foray of Grazia magazine into dodgy advice on earning cash via breeding animals as a casual home business.
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Can anything be done to stop bloodthirsty cats from hunting? | The Telegraph
For many animal lovers, one of the less pleasant aspects of cats is their taste for hunting small prey. Not so much cuddly pets ; more like bloodthirsty cats.
The truth about Kennel Cough | Pat Kenny Show
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
Holiday pet care – what to do with your animals when you go away on holiday?
Holiday pet care is an important issue. I know some people who refuse to go away because they worry so much about what they'll do with their pets.