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Miller the Lurcher has his spleen removed. | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week. .
Pets & Other Animals
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Shenanigans with Síle Seoige & Pete the vet | Newstalk
I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.
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Microchips for all pets, from hares to tortoises…. | East Coast Radio
Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? ..
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Problems of geriatric dogs
Spot (on the left in the photo), my own dog, is fifteen next month, and his problems are typical of many dogs of his age.
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Is it OK to let your pet sleep in your bed with you?
Many people see their pets as part of the family, and it can seem just natural to allow them to sleep in the same beds as the humans.
The death of Ben Fogle’s dog: his honest grief is helpful to us all | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article about Ben Fogle's recent description of the life and death of his much-loved dog, Inca. You can read the article over at Vet Health Direct by clicking here.
It’s holiday season: what to do with the family pet?
For many people, the period before going away on holiday can be very stressful, but for pets, the holiday itself can be a time of stress.
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Cruelty to animals: is it as important as cruelty to humans? | Vet Help Direct
To animal lovers like myself, it goes without saying that cruelty to animals should be taken seriously and dealt with severely at all times.
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Sleeping with your dog under the covers in bed with you | East Coast Radio
A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, including possible health issues that may be involved.
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East Coast FM vet spot: urban foxes and a listener with a stray Muscovy duck. Listen here: | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, a listener called in with an unusual problem: a Muscovy duck had crash-landed onto their conservatory.
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East Coast FM vet spot: cats behaving badly – feline stress and social life | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, a reader texted in with a query about a cat that had started piddling in the house. This is a common problem, often linked to social stress.
All about cat fights and bites
The image above is of a cat called Benny. I treated him last week for a bite on his tail. At the time, it was very painful and infected but he's back to normal now.
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East Coast FM vet spot: what to do if your neighbour’s dog is barking too much | East Coast Radio
Following on from the TV discussion earlier this week about what to do if your own dog is barking too much, East Coast FM’s Declan Meehan asked me what to do if your neighbour’s dog is the ..
Excessive barking in dogs: what can you do to stop it?
It's normal for dogs to vocalise – they use sound to communicate, just like humans. Indeed, we often want our dogs to bark, to alert us to visitors to our property.
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East Coast FM vet spot: dealing with “badly behaved” animals from dogs to horses | East Coast Radio
This week, presenter Declan Meehan had two vets to talk to: myself, and Orla Doherty from the Animal Behaviour Clinic. We discussed how to modify animal behaviour, with a particular emphasis on horse behaviour.
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Dangerous dogs: Germaine Greer’s view vs Pete Wedderburn’s opinion | The Telegraph
What should be done to stop dogs from attacking people and other animals?Germaine Greer put her views forward, among them:"Most dog owners don’t deserve to have them.
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Slaughtered greyhounds & what to do if you find an injured pet beside the road | East Coast Radio
A couple of subjects were discussed on East Coast FM this week:First, there's a sad greyhound story in the news about former racing dogs being killed by a blunt blow to the head and then dumped - in Limerick.