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Nigel the baby pigeon
Grace was playing with friends in a local park last week when she saw something surprising: the tiny head of a small bird sticking up out of the long grass.
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How humans have changed dogs over the centuries: podcast
Dogs have been domesticated by humans over thousands of years.
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Daisy the 7 year old Beagle became very unwell
As a Beagle, Daisy is full of energy and curiosity. A few weeks ago, this nearly got her into life-threatening trouble in an unexpected way.
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Chewie was losing weight and drinking a lot
When Chewie started to lose weight and at the same time, began to drink more water than usual, his owner began to wonder if he had diabetes.
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Telegraph online report on National Cat Awards | The Telegraph
Earlier this month, I attended the National Cat Awards in London (I'm pictured above with James Yeates, the CEO of Cats Protection.
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Molly the two year old Yorkipoo
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.
Caring for Pets’ Ears After Injuries
Floppy-eared dogs are cute and adorable … until their ear gets injured and it turns into a bloodbath.
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Dolly the nine year old rescued Shih Tzu
Dolly was a two year old adult when Irene took her on from a rescue group. She had been used as a breeding bitch on a puppy farm, and had been bought by the rescue group who had felt sorry for her.
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Gabby the four year old German Shepherd
When Gabby developed a large swelling on her cheek beneath her left eye, Mick brought her to see me.
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Home cooking for dogs: vet spot on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed creating home-cooked diets for your pet. Watch the video clip at the link below to follow my own effort to create a home-made dinner for Finzi and Kiko.
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The dangers of heat stress and dehydration to dogs in summer – podcast | East Coast Radio
Dogs lose heat by panting, so when the environmental temperature is high, dogs overheat far more quickly, and they easily become dehydrated.
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Lola the two year old three legged terrier
Two years ago, the family decided that it was time to get their first dog: the girls were ten years old, ready to help with the responsibility of a family pet.
Ten Facts About Guinea Pigs for Guinea Pig Appreciation Day today
Written by Tamara Labelle for ExoticDirect pet insuranceIt's estimated that 2% of UK households own a Guinea Pig. Guinea Pigs have 20 teeth.
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Mr T is a 6 month old Yorkshire Terrier
Mr T had been fully vaccinated, and he was thriving as a growing puppy. Then one evening last week, for no obvious reason, he developed diarrhoea.
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Paddy and Poppy the Golden Retrievers
When both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn't see any on either dog.
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Spud is a six month old male Boston Terrier
As a Boston Terrier, Spud is a rare breed of dog in Ireland, but Avril’s problem with him was one that is common in male dogs of all breeds and types.
Podcast
Dog Friendly Ireland Day and Bring Your Dog to Work Day – Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Today, 21st June, is #DogFriendlyIrelandDay, and it also happens to be #BringYourDogtoWorkDay. Listen to this podcast to find out more.
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Scout the four year old Miniature Schnauzer
Everyone knows that dogs don't always have sweet-smelling breath, but when Scout's breath started to smell seriously unpleasant, Carl knew that something had to be wrong with her.