Case Study
Bua, a one year old female Irish Setter who had a painful left eye
Bua is a young, fit dog. She shows all of the classical signs of full health, with an alert appearance, a glossy coat and bright, clear eyes.
Pet Health
Podcast
Xmas presents for pets & how to keep invading cats out of your home | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discussed the problem with cats going into other people's houses. He goes on to discuss Christmas presents for pets and animal lovers.
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Why a dog (or cat or rabbit) is for life, and not just for Christmas: What does that really mean? | TV3
The focus of the vet spot this week was that phrase coined by Dogs Trust that has become a part of common speech: "A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas".
Podcast
What to do if you need a vet in an after-hours emergency over Xmas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses the after-hours service provided by vets, and one listener wants to know how to stop a dog being a fussy eater, while another has the reverse p ..
Case Study
Jasper, an 8 year old Siamese cat who is suffering with a dental disease
Jasper has always been a healthy cat. I see him every April for his booster vaccination, and I always enjoy his distinctive Siamese personality.
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Lucky, a 7 year old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who developed a sore neck that would not respond to simple treatment
Almost exactly one year ago, just before Christmas, Lucky first showed signs of having a sore neck. The Martins had noticed that he was suddenly walking stiffly, as if he had a sore shoulder.
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Snowy, a white cat who was drenched in oil by some trouble making youths.
Snowy, like most Irish cats, is allowed to come and go from his own home as he pleases.
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Lemar, a 2 year old cross-bred terrier who is terrified by other dogs
In the same way as many human psychological problems can be traced to childhood experiences, behavioural problems in dogs can often be linked with incidents that happen early in life to puppies.
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Kitty, a six week old stray kitten who was rescued by Ciara after being badly injured when thrown from a moving car
Ciara often drives along the road between Knockananna and Tinahealy in County Wicklow. It is a typical Irish country road, with small hills and bends to negotiate.
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Alfie changed from an active dog to a lazy slowcoach
Two year old Alfie had been a slim, trim, active little dog who loved going for walks. Now he was lazy and getting fat.
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Lily, a four year old cat who came home from a short walk with a deep laceration on her back
Lily is a home loving cat, but she does enjoy spending time in the back garden and surrounding area. She doesn’t venture far, and if Lydia ever goes out to call her, she soon comes scampering back inside.
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Tilly the puppy had a swollen belly
This little puppy was generally healthy but had a large pot belly. It looked dramatic but the solution turned out to be very simple.
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Sophie, a nine year old cat who suffered a broken pelvis after being hit by a car
Sophie is a home-loving cat, and when there was no sign of her for three days, her family knew that there was something very wrong. They searched everywhere for her, and had almost given up hope.
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Saul, a male Golden Labrador whose fur is continually falling out
One of the most common questions that I am asked repeatedly is very simple: “How can I stop my dog from moulting so much?” Saul is a typical example of the type of animal whose hair loss causes ..
Tomorrow’s Finzi’s big day: she’s going to the vet to be spayed
Finzi is now around just over a year old, and it's time to get her spayed. Like many people, we had planned to do it earlier, but she came into season, so we had to wait until that had fully settled.
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Brush my dog’s teeth? Are you crazy? She’s cute but she’s not human! | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the fact that this November is Pedigree Pet Dental Care Month.
Case Study
Geri, a one year old female cat who was putting on too much weight
Lauren’s family originally thought that Geri was a tom cat, christened Jerry after the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons.