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Tiny, a three year old miniature Yorkshire Terrier who fractured his skull in the garden
Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.
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Charlie, a four year old Cocker Spaniel who had a weight problem
Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.
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Bruce, a 1 year old Pug developed an ulcer on the surface of his eye
There’s something about Pugs that’s particularly adorable.
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Tips, a 15 year old cat who developed a problem known as “mega-oesophagus”
Lisa had been away from home travelling overseas. When she returned, she noticed that Tips’ breathing seemed different.
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Ross, a twelve year old blind Terrier, and Silky, his “seeing dog” friend.
Ross is a rescue dog. He was originally found wandering in Newbridge, Co Kildare one Christmas Eve when he was taken in by the PAWS animal sanctuary.
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Cassie, a four year old Bichon Frise and her pup Max. Cassie developed Mastitis.
Mary had originally planned to have Cassie spayed when she was young.
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Patches, a three year old cat who almost died from renal failure after coming into contact with Lillies.
Patches was a normal, healthy, young adult cat. Nobody could have guessed that within a few days, she’d be in intensive care, fighting for her life.
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Ruby, an 18 month old Miniature Dachshund who was suffering with toothache
James has owned Ruby since she was a pup, and she’s been a healthy little dog, with no need to visit the vet.
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Fletcher, a 3 year old Green Iguana, climbs into trouble
Alice came across Fletcher on an internet “for sale” website. He’d originally been bought for someone who couldn’t keep him, and he’d been sidelined out to a garage where he never saw humans.
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Ruby, a Rose Breasted Cockatoo who had a habit of getting lost.
Pat originally bought Ruby as a present for his wife three years ago, but as time passed, the bird took a strong liking to himself. These days, Ruby’s definitely Pat’s bird.
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Holly and Lucy, two 10 year old West Highland White Terriers who were suffering from halitosis.
When I examined their mouths, I could see that they were both suffering from the classical dental problem that commonly affects both dogs and humans: periodontal disease.
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Snowflake, a one year old hamster who was found wandering in the Wicklow countryside.
The problem of stray dogs and cats is well known, but Snowflake is an example of an unusual phenomenon: he was a stray hamster.
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Sam, a 12 year old cross-bred Terrier whose leg was very painful, for no obvious reason.
Last autumn, Sam was jumping out of the car after a walk, when he seemed to knock or twist his right hind leg. He yelped, and then refused to put any weight on the leg.
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Ally, a seven year old female Collie who developed a nasty rash on her nose.
Ally lives with Anita in Shankill, but in fine weather during the summer, they head off together on trips to the countryside.
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Thumper, a 6 month old rat who had a large lump on his neck.
Rats don’t live for nearly as long as other pets such as cats, dogs or even rabbits.
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Ginger, an 8 year old cat who was suffering from toothache.
Ginger lives the life of a typical modern Irish cat. He lives in a suburban house, and is fed on tinned food, supplemented by his own hunting expeditions.
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Mia, a three year old Golden Retriever who had a bad case of halitosis.
Mia is adored by Meaghan and her family, but last week, something happened that upset the close relationship between humans and dog: Mia developed foul smelling breath.
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Tabitha, a one year old female Tonkinese cat who was poisoned.
Tabitha and her brother Calvin are young Tonkinese cats who are pets for young Maia. She has had them since they were kittens. Maia holds the cats gently, hugging them like many children hug soft toys.