Guest Blog: Healthy Eating Habits for Dogs
The importance of a healthy dietLike humans, animals need a diet providing every nutrient they need to maintain a healthy life and dogs are no exception.
Animal Welfare
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Education about animals can prevent cruelty and will help our society at the same time: discussion on Ireland AM | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, Pete joined Andrew Kelly from ISPCA to highlight the importance of education in promoting animal welfare and preventing animal cruelty.
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Two animal welfare issues: the greyhound industry and pedigree dogs. | East Coast Radio
In this podcast, Pete discusses the recent RTE Prime Time segment which investigates the greyhound industry in Ireland. He goes on to talk about the poor health in some pedigree dogs.
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Who is responsible for animal welfare issues in Ireland? And where is Ireland’s most pet friendly town? Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
As usual, to listen to the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page.
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Obesity in pets: what you need to know
It is bizarre that the most common nutritional issue that I see in my daily work is a problem of excess: people simply giving their pets too much food.
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The importance of poop scooping, dog breed trends in Ireland, fat-bergs on the beach, and listeners’ questions: Pete the Vet on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The danger of dog pooDog poo is not just an issue of aesthetic importance (although no-one likes getting the stuff on their shoes).
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Pete the Vet Podcast: it’s time to have your say on puppy farming in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Puppy farms - or Dog Breeding Establishments, as they are formally known - are regulated by the law in Ireland, and this is currently open for public consultation.
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Blind date for dogs: Marina Fiddler from Madra Dog Rescue with Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
To watch the video clip from TV3, click on the link at the foot of this pageDog rescue charity MADRA is running a ‘Doggy Blind Date’ programme in Galway city.
I’ve finished another #Veganuary: what am I going to eat from now on?
I've just completed my second #Veganuary, and I'm posting a few thoughts about how it was, and what I'm going to do next. How was my VeganuaryI found it far easier this year compared to last year.
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Human-pig hybrids are a step too far: Pete the Vet’s weekly podcast | East Coast Radio
Scientists have spliced human DNA into the genome of pig embryos, tweaking the immunoreactivity of the pig's livers so that they are not rejected when transplanted into humans.
Keeping all breeds and sizes of dogs safer and warmer this winter – a guest blog by Sloan McKinney
Sometimes, I get offers from other writers to contribute to this blog, and I am pleased to welcome Sloan McKinney as my first guest author in a while.
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Puppy farms and puppy smuggling: an update & podcast with Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This coming weekend is the annual conference of Veterinary Ireland Companion Animal Society (VICAS), the body that represents pet vets nationally.
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The end of your pet’s life: deciding when, & looking after your pet’s body afterwards. Pete the Vet Podcast | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the complicated issue of deciding when to euthanase a pet, and the then goes on to explain about the various options for looking after your pet’s body, ..
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Pain sensation in animals, pet insurance, and listeners’ questions: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Pain sensation in animalsThere are two parts to the pain sensing systems in the body Nociceptors which are the nerve endings that detect harmful stimuli, in the skin or on the outside of the body.
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Here’s why you should (carefully) choose a rescue dog rather than buying a puppy
I've written a blog post over on the Allianz website, explaining my rationale for choosing a rescue dog when you get a new pet.
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Grants for Irish animal welfare groups, dog theft & listeners’ questions: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Animal welfare funding from the Irish governmentThe Irish government has just announced awards of €2,460,500 to 137 animal welfare organisations.
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Change in policy in UK animal welfare strategy has major implications for Irish animal welfare: report plus podcast | Pat Kenny Show
Report on UK animal welfare strategy A major report has just been published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, a cross-party group which is appointed by the House of Commons ..
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New animal welfare legislation: has it made any difference? (With Pat Kenny Show podcast) | The Telegraph
Today - 8th November - is the tenth anniversary of the introduction of ground breaking animal welfare legislation in the UK.