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Buying a pet online? If you must do it, follow the IPAAG guidelines
Everyone, surely, must have heard about the hazards of buying a pet online by now.
Animal Welfare
TV3 Video
Don’t buy dogs at Ballinasloe Horse Fair: Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
To watch the video with Pete discussing the horse fair on Ireland AM, follow the link at the foot of this page.
Podcast
Podcast discussing the Animal Welfare Conference on Thursday 13th Sept: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The animal welfare conference organised by the Irish Government Department of Agriculture was packed with speakers and topics. I have written a summary of the discussions below.
Podcast
New puppy selling regulations in the UK: what does it mean for Ireland? Pete the Vet Podcast | East Coast Radio
To listen to this week's podcast click on the play button below.
Article
Puppy farms: the UK has taken action. What about Ireland now? | Vet Help Direct
Please read and share my latest blog post on the new anti-puppy farm laws just announced in the UK over at VetHelpDirect.
Podcast
From bees to animal cruelty in Ireland to floating farms in the Netherlands: Pete the Vet Podcast | East Coast Radio
After a brief mention of "bee rescue", this week's talk focusses on the truth about animal cruelty legislation and enforcement in Ireland. We also talk about microchips and floating farms in the Netherlands.
Podcast
Animal cruelty in Ireland: How are we doing? Legislation (yes), Enforcement (no), Punishment (no). Podcast from Pete the Vet | Newstalk
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we discussed the issue of animal cruelty in Ireland. To listen to the podcast, click on the play button at the foot of this page.
Podcast
Urgent reminder from Gardai: NEVER LEAVE DOGS IN CARS OR VANS IN HOT WEATHER. Listen to the podcast here | East Coast Radio
In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle.
Podcast
Do your research before booking animal related activities on holiday: Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
This week's podcast - which you can listen to below - features a global tourism and animal welfare symposium at London South Bank University that I attended last week.
Podcast
The latest stray dog statistics for Ireland: good but could be better. Pete the Vet Podcast from Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk | Pat Kenny Show
Every year, the Irish dog pound system compiles statistics about stray dogs, and the figures for 2017 have just been published. To hear the podcast, see foot of page.
How can vets help to deal with the issue of antibiotic resistance? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession.
Podcast
From alpacas to transporting dogs safely: podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
This week, there were some alpacas in the radio studio when Pete arrived, so it was difficult not to discuss them for a few minutes.
TV3 Video
Keeping pets cool in the summer: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this week's video, click on the link at the foot of this page. keeping pets cool in summerWith the recent warm sunny weather, the risk of overheating in pets is a serious issue.
Podcast
Dog collars: old fashioned, inefficient and cruel? Podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
To listen to the podcast, follow the link at the foot of this page.
TV3 Video
Fear-free vet clinics: video from Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Click on the link at the foot of this page to watch the video Fear free vet clinics The concept of the “fear free” vet clinic is the latest idea to be imported to Ireland from the USA Like ..
TV3 Video
Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM: choose a rescue pet, don’t buy one | TV3
Don't shop, adopt. This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the reasons why choosing a rescue pet is the best option. You can watch the video at the foot of this page.
Podcast
The stray dog issue: overseas and in Ireland. Podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Stray dogs are a significant issue in many countries, from India to Ireland. Listen to the podcast below to hear the discussion.
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Podcast
Lobsters, alive-alive-oh. Why do we think it’s OK to boil them alive? | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
It's time to be kinder to lobsters: Ireland and the UK should follow the recent example of Switzerland (and the advice of scientists) by banning lobster boiling.