Louis developed a lump due to a cat fight
Like many cats, Louis is territorial. He sees himself as the king of his local jungle, which in his case means Anne's back garden.
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Freddie the Golden Retriever puppy had a problem
Maeve has owned Golden Retrievers before and she knew about the importance of choosing a high quality animal from a genuine breeder.
Millie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy had worms
Emma bought Millie when she was just six weeks of age, and one of the first things she did was to bring her to see me.
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The stray dog issue: overseas and in Ireland. Podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Stray dogs are a significant issue in many countries, from India to Ireland. Listen to the podcast below to hear the discussion.
Poppy the 2 year old Golden Retriever
When Rob noticed a tiny red lump on the inside of Poppy's foreleg, he didn't worry too much. Maybe she had bumped herself, or been bitten by an insect.
Inky the 14 year old cat became hyperactive
The change to Inky happened gradually, over a few months. She had always been an easy going, placid animal who had got on well with other cats.
Beau a 9 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
One of Rachel's earliest memories is going to collect Beau when he was a puppy. She was just three years old when her family drove to a breeder in the countryside to see the litter of pups.
Angel the 7 year old Pomeranian was seriously injured
Danielle and her boyfriend, Brian, had just come back from work and at 6pm, Brian opened the back door to let Angel back into the house after going out to the garden.
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Podcast: looking after pets in cold, snowy weather. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
We all need to pay attention to the welfare of pets and other animals in this cold weather. Listen to the podcast below for more. Pets Short coated and small dogs can benefit from a warm coat in cold weather.
Johnny Hobo is an 11 year old Collie
Lorraine rescued Johnny Hobo as an adult dog when he was six years old: he was in the pound after being picked up by the dog warden as a stray.
Cleo is a 3 year old cross-bred Whippet
Ann Marie adopted Cleo from the DSPCA as a young adult dog and she settled well into the family household: she's a gentle, good-natured animal, getting on well with everyone.
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Feeding raw meat to dogs: podcast from Pete the Vet on Newtalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Raw meat feeding suits some dogs, but owners should be aware of the risks: to listen to this podcast, see the foot of this page.
Toby the 1 year old Cockapoo
When Ann decided to get her first family dog, she chose carefully. Her son, Jack, suffers from mild asthma, so she wanted a non-shed dog.
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Dealing with unwanted pregnancies in pets: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast discusses the options for preventing pregnancy in pets, and also what to do if an unwanted pregnancy occurs. To listen, click at the foot of this page.
Suki the Lurcher suffers with skin lacerations
Suki is an exceptionally thin skinned dog. This doesn't matter much in her usual day to day activities of lounging around the house and going for walks on the leash.
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Meeting and mating: the reproductive cycles in pets. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast discusses reproduction in dogs and cats, from coming into season through to pregnancy. Listen to the podcast below.
Ailie is a 2 year old Ailesbury duck
Hannah and her husband Paddy are the proprietors of Roundwood House, a 270 year old Georgian mansion that they run as a guesthouse, with regular overnight visitors and wedding functions as part of the ..
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Are you a cat person? If so, sign the International Declaration. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Cats featured today, with a discussion about International Cat Care's 60th Anniversary initiative, the International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats. Listen to the podcast below.