Case Study
Jack, a Giant Schnauzer who developed a gastric torsion
Jack is a well-bred 10 year old dog: his father won best of show in Crufts.
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Case Study
Moll, a Collie who cut her shoulder while searching for a ball in the bushes
Moll suffered a small laceration to her right shoulder, so she was brought to me for treatment.
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Lin, a 70 year old tortoise who had difficulty waking up
Most pets only live for ten to twenty years: if you take on a pup or a kitten, the years fly by and before you know it, your pet has become an elderly animal, close to the end of their years.
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Euthanasia of pets: a week early is better than a day late | The Telegraph
I was at an excellent veterinary congress at the weekend and one of the lectures that caught my eye was a thought-provoking and insightful talk by Shailen Jasani, a vet who specialises in emergency an ..
Case Study
Lucy, a six year old Bichon Frise who suffers from “reverse-sneezing”.
One morning, just after waking up, Lucy started sneezing. This isn't unusual: it's common for dogs, like people, to sneeze from time to time. However on this occasion, something strange and worrying happened.
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Taqui, a beautiful feral cat
Many people will be heading overseas over the next couple of months, escaping the cool dampness of the Irish "summer" for sunshine in destinations like Spain, Portugal and Greece.
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Giving medication to pets: how is it for you? | Vet Help Direct
Giving medication to pets is not always easy: compliance with your vet's instructions can be challenging.
Podcast
The dangers of lilies to cats | Pat Kenny Show
Kidney failure is common in cats, and one of the lesser well known causes is Lily poisoning.
Case Study
Tabitha got her head stuck in a crisp bag.
Maia and Tasiana live close to one another, often visiting each others' houses. Maia's cat, Tabitha, enjoys the company of the two girls, often joining in with them for games.
Podcast
The danger of chocolate for dogs and lilies for cats | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, Pete discussed the dangers of chocolate for dogs and lilies for cats.
Podcast
Why you need to lock up your Easter eggs: Pete talks chocolate poisoning | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we discussed chocolate poisoning in dogs, and then we took the usual queries from listeners.
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Sustainable pet food: would you let your dog or cat eat insects? | Vet Help Direct
The pet food industry is one of the biggest businesses linked with our pets.
Case Study
Patch, a Springer Spaniel who made a dramatic recovery after suffering a “stroke”.
Oisin was just a six month old baby when Patch arrived in the family household.
Video
Pete the Vet and Ireland AM go to Crufts – the Irish angle | TV3
This year, Ireland AM visited Crufts to look into a range of aspects of the biggest dog show in the world.
Podcast
Podcast: Post-Crufts debates | Pat Kenny Show
Essentially, there are four strands to Crufts, one is great, the second is harmless and the other two are controversial.
Case Study
Archie, a lively black labrador who loves his walks.
Anne has always liked dogs, but had never had the time or space in her life to have one of her own. She was either working or busy rearing young children.
Case Study
Henry, a Cocker Spaniel who developed halitosis.
Jenny has two Cocker Spaniels. When one of the dogs - Henry - developed halitosis recently, Jenny's first thought was that it was her own fault.
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Dental care for pets – from toothbrushing to dental chews | TV3
Pete demonstrated tooth brushing and dental chews on Ireland AM Here’s the remarkable fact: 80% of pets over the age of three suffer from some degree of dental disease, yet 90% of owners believe ..