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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.
Pets & Other Animals
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A small flock of hens who live in the Carlow countryside.
Ruth grew up on a farm near Clondalkin, in the County Dublin of the 1940’s, when life was very different.
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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
A budgie called Jimmy. John was considering getting a friend for Jimmy because he was lonely.
John has an outdoor aviary of canaries and finches, and he came across Jimmy when he was visiting a canary show.
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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.
Video
Is it really possible to teach cats to use the human toilet?
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the latest fad of teaching cats to use the human toilet. Here is the video of the Litter Qwitter training process:https://www. youtube.
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Fudge and Fifi, two twelve week old rabbits. Lauren wanted to know if they were male or female.
It’s very important to accurately identify the gender of pet rabbits.
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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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Nympho, a male donkey who is 55 years old.
Nympho the donkey has been with Henrietta since she was only ten years old.
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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.
Podcast
Pets without fur – can they love you back? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses that less common category of pets - reptiles and insects.
Case Study
Spook, a one year old pet rat who had started itching and his coat began to look ragged
A “class pet” has been a popular idea in the USA for some years, and it is increasingly catching on in Ireland.
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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.
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Grey, a two year old female rabbit who developed a head tilt
ASH Animal Rescue is in Co. Wicklow. Most of their work involves dogs and cats, but ASH is committed to any animals in need of help.