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Bulldogs: a shrinking genetic pool of unhealthy animals? | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
This summer, there has been much discussion about the welfare issues affecting brachycephalic dogs, born without the ability to breathe properly.
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Ellie and Dexter are Chihuahuas who were bought online
When Carol decided she was ready to get a family dog, she did some research to find which type would suit her best.
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Weekly podcast: Ironman Dublin, dogs eating icecream and getting rid of dog worms | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we chatted about triathlons, dogs eating ice cream and the challenge of controlling intestinal worms in dogs. You can listen below.
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The loneliness of being a single goldfish and the joy of living in a shoal | Pat Kenny Show
This week, I moved my pet goldfish Ricky from his home in an indoor tank beside my desk indoors to a larger living space outside, in a raised brick pond.
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Dublin Ironman 70.3 is coming up: two weeks to go and competitors are training hard | East Coast Radio
Dublin Ironman 70. 3 is taking place on Sunday 14th August, and I'll be there, taking part. I did the race last year, and it was the highlight of my season.
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Summer food hazards for pets: from ice cream to barbecues | TV3
On TV3 this week, we discussed a few topical summer issues: dogs eating ice cream and the hazards of barbecues for pets.
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Pet sitting in a French chateau with Trusted House Sitters | Vet Help Direct
I’ve written before about TrustedHouseSitters – a novel, inexpensive way of creating value for two groups of people; Animal lovers looking for an inexpensive holiday Pet and property owner ..
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Kaiser, Tia and Dante all had gastroenteritis
Kaiser the American Bulldog, Tia the Pomeranian and Dante the West Highland White Terrier share the same home, playing with one another, sharing toys, and sometimes even sharing food bowls.
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Animal experimentation in Ireland: is enough being done to replace, reduce and refine the use of laboratory animals? | East Coast Radio
Animal experimentation is a controversial topic.
Race report: Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon
I'm having a deliberately quiet triathlon season. This is my last year in my current five-year-bracket age group. Next year is my first year in a new age group.
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Elsie was injured by protruding bolts on the underside of the family’s trampoline
One Friday afternoon recently, the family were in the back garden, enjoying the sunshine.
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Is Roundup safe around pets?
In today’s Daily Telegraph, Helen Yemm the gardening correspondent answers an interesting question – is Roundup (glyphosate) safe around pets? Roundup (Glyphosate) has been stated to be no ..
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Is it worth feeding your pet expensive brands of food? | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the important topic of choosing the right pet food.
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How will Brexit affect animal welfare in the UK? | The Telegraph
Brexit is going to have a wide impact on the whole of UK society, and animal welfare is no exception.
Podcast
Has Ireland’s stray dog problem been solved? If so, what’s next on the agenda? | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show (see the foot of this post for the podcast), we discussed the latest stray dog statistics from Ireland's dog pounds, which show a welcome downwards trend.
Case Study
Tycho was in pain and was behaving strangly
Sonya knew that there was something amiss with Tycho. First, he was squinting with his left eye, as if in pain, and second, he refused to eat his breakfast. She brought him in to see me.
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Teo the Labrador who developed an allergic skin rash
Teo is an active, life-loving dog, spending time in Sonia's back garden and enjoying regular walks through the Wicklow countryside.
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Obi the Cocker Spaniel had a blade of grass stuck in her ear
Obi loves her twice-daily walks through the countryside in County Wicklow.