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The danger of feeding poultry skin to dogs over Christmas | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the hazards associated with giving pets the wrong foodstuffs, especially the danger of feeding poultry skin to dogs over Christmas.
Seasonal Advice
Podcast
How to avoid poisoning your pet with Christmas treats | East Coast Radio
It’s easy to spoil pets at Christmas time, but it’s easy to create problems by giving the wrong foods or too much of the right foods. To find out more, listen to this podcast by clicking o ..
Case Study
Macy, a three year old female Bearded Collie who gets mucky paws on a walk.
Mel and her husband have been enthusiasts about Bearded Collies for many years. The couple have three bitches and three dogs, and they travel across the UK and Ireland with them, attending dog shows.
Case Study
Jasper, a six year old female cat who broke a bone in her foot
Jasper is a home-loving cat. She doesn’t like spending too much time in the cold world outside. Like many cats, she has an ability to seek out the warmest, coziest spots to sleep.
Podcast
Dogs in hot cars – people don’t mean to let their pets die | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the common, appalling issue of dogs dying when left in hot cars.
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Keeping pets cool in hot summer weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, we discussed keeping pets cool in hot weather.
Podcast
Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
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Easter miscellany: Chocolate poisoning, keeping rabbits & Bollywood dancing | TV3
This week on Ireland AM , we discussed two topical Easter subjects: chocolate and pet rabbits.
Podcast
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.
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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How to ensure a safe Christmas for your pets | TV3
Christmas is a time to enjoy with family and friends- a time of year for relaxing and forgetting about the usual daily hassles and stresses.
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 ..
Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks season
It's Halloween today, and the peak of the fireworks season is upon us in Ireland. It's estimated that around 50% of pets are upset by the loud squeals and bangs of fireworks.
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Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween. How to help pets deal with fireworksDogs, in particular, are often stressed by the explosive sounds of bangers and rockets.
Case Study
Cheeky, a five-year-old female cat who had itchy skin
When Cheeky was brought in to see me, the main thing that her owners had noticed was a skin rash along her back and on her underside.