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Holly, a young rabbit, had a swelling beneath her chin
Holly had a growing swelling under her chin and was also pulling her hair out and storing it in her sleeping area. What was wrong?
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Charley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, ate a box of chocolates
Charley loves chocolate! In the past he made himself sick eating a small chocolate egg. But this time he's eaten Belgian chocolates - a lot of them.
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Documentary on rabies: what it’s really like dealing with the disease on the ground
Rabies is a horrendous disease - yet it's preventable.
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Are Irish people at risk of picking up TB from their pet cats? | TV3
TB in cats has hit the headlines in the last week, because, for the first time, there has been a confirmed case in the UK where TB infection passed from a cat to two humans.
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Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
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It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
VetHelpDirect blog: sensationalist reporting of TB in cats does not help anyone, least of all cats | Vet Help Direct
Vets have known for many years that cats can get TB, and there has always been a theoretical risk of this being transmitted to humans.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.
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Millie, a 3 year old female Golden Labrador who was licking a sore patch on her leg continually
Millie is a lively, energetic dog. She is taken for a walk twice daily, and she loves to exercise. She rushes everywhere, never seeming to tire.
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Fudge, a five year old male Toy Poodle who suffers from a mild form of epilepsy.
Fudge looks like a perfectly normal poodle, living a contented life as a small pet in the suburbs.
News flash: Pet food manufacturers want pets to eat less
I've just spent the day in London: I had been asked to be a member of a panel discussing obesity in pets, as part of a debate at the AGM of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association.
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Jasper, a 10 week old “Bichon Westie”, he is a cross between two different designer breeds
Dorothy had wanted a small white dog like a pedigree West Highland White Terrier, but she had heard that they were prone to skin problems.
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Pooch, a seven year old female Jack Russell Terrier who had to have her front leg amputated due to a rare cancer in her elbow
When Geraldine noticed that Pooch’s left elbow had a small swelling bulging at the back, like a blister, she was not too worried. She brought Pooch to see me just to be safe.
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What do you need to do if travelling abroad with your pet?
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the issues of pet passports, rabies vaccinations and tapeworm doses. We also discussed my recent trip to India, looking at street dogs and rabies.
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Squeak a two year old female cat who went missing for over three weeks
Fiona and Adrian share their home with their three cats: Mark and Orla, who've been with them for over two years, and one-year-old Squeak, who’s seen as the young upstart by the older two animals.
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Max, a one year old male Golden Retriever who developed a red sore rash around the back of his neck after a visit to a farm
Max loves his visits to the countryside. The Roberts family have regular get-togethers on a family farm, and Max meets up with one of Jackie’s sister’s dogs.
Rabies in India – Pete the Vet’s project starts on Friday – find out more here
I am travelling out to India on Friday to work in a slum on the western fringes of New Delhi, looking at what can be done to help with the rabies problem.
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Cognitive impairment in older pets – Alzheimer’s type disease in animals | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the issue of cognitive decline in older dogs and cats ..