Pet book review: “The Genius of Dogs” – anyone interested in dog behaviour must read this
The Genius of Dogs - first published in 2013 - is one of those books that has become "required reading" by anyone interested in dog behaviour.
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This is SpayAware Week – save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses SpayAware, stressing the importance of having pets spayed – for two reasons: first, for the good of the health of the animal, and second, to reduce the ..
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From sheep shearing to animal hoarding | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we initially discussed sheep shearing, then we went on to talk about the recently recognised phenomenon of animal hoarding.
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Is it OK to take a dog along to a human sponsored walk event? | East Coast Radio
>On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses taking dogs along on sponsored walks that are planned as human events.
Should consumers be informed via meat labels whether or not animals are stunned before slaughter?
I have just written a new article over at Vet Help Direct about no-stun slaughter. I have been writing for many years about the issue of no-stun, or "ritual" slaughter.
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Ireland’s shameful stray dog kill rate | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the latest stray dog statistics: far too many dogs are produced in Ireland and the result is that ten healthy dogs are killed every day in dog pounds acros ..
Ireland AM Vet Spot coming up on TV3 at 10:20am: the unacceptably high numbers of healthy dogs being killed in Ireland’s dog pounds
This week, at 10. 20am, we will be discussing a subject that I have felt passionate about for decades: the high level of killing of healthy dogs in Ireland's dog pounds.
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Greyhounds in Ireland, and why they make such good pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the background to greyhound racing in Ireland, and the reason why people should consider taking on a greyhound as a pet.
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Adopt a greyhound as a pet – you won’t regret it | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we featured rescued greyhounds as pets: April is Adopt-a-Greyhound month. Greyhounds are gentle, sensitive and affectionate dogs who settle well into home.
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.
Discussing Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show
On Ireland AM this week, we’re featured Crufts, with two dogs in studio: a Hovawart and a Havanese, both of which are going to Crufts this week Crufts is still the world’s biggest dog ..
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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.
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 5: why worry about dogs when humans are suffering?
I’ve written an update on the trip to Delhi – you can read it by clicking here ..
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 4: in the slum by the train tracks with the questionnaire
My blog today is not for the fainthearted - people and dogs missing limbs after being caught in the path of the train.
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 3: a different slum, different problems
Today I went to the main slum that is the focus of my work out here - to find out how I got on, click on this link.
Pete the Vet in Delhi day two: educating young people about animal welfare
Within a few hours of landing in Delhi, I found myself at the centre of a crowd of children in a slum. What was going on? Read my article here to find out.
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Abandoned and suffering horses in Ireland in 2014 | TV3
On Ireland AM today, we discussed the shocking issue of horses and donkeys being left to fend for themselves across Ireland.
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Should the law be changed in Ireland on muzzling of “restricted breeds”? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed the call to have Ireland's Dog Control laws changed so that so-called restricted breeds do not have to be muzzled.