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Antibiotic resistance: A problem for pets as much as people | Newstalk, The Telegraph, Vet Help Direct

Everyone has heard of "Superbugs", but the scale of the threat of antibiotic resistant bacteria is still not widely appreciated.

Infections / Newstalk / The Telegraph / Vet Help Direct May 26, 2016
Case Study

Betsy the dog and Lucy the rabbit got into a fight

Lucy is a free range rabbit, having the full run of the garden as her home. She doesn't have a hutch; instead, she has dug a burrow under the garden shed.

Case Studies / Animal Behaviour / Dogs / Rabbits

The definitive guide to the truth about the “dangers” of restricted dog breeds

The topic of "Breed Specific Legislation" has often been discussed in the media, and on most occasions, this happens following some traumatic incident where a person is attacked by a dog.

Animal Behaviour / Dogs / Pets & Other Animals May 23, 2016
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Abandoned kittens are a seasonal crisis | East Coast Radio

On this week's podcast, we discussed the story of the abandoned kittens in Donegal.

Pete in the Media / East Coast Radio / Pets & Other Animals May 22, 2016
Pugs are cute but have poor health
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More on brachycephalic dogs: Why don’t we see it as cruelty to allow them to be born this way? | Pat Kenny Show

In this week’s podcast, the main topic of discussion was an ongoing theme for me at the moment: Pugs and other short-nosed dogs that have such severe breathing difficulties that they need surger ..

Animal Welfare / Dogs / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show / Veterinary Practice May 20, 2016
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Should vets be banned from using homeoeopathy? | The Telegraph

Homoeopathy hit the headlines last week when Prince Charles told how he uses it on his farm “to reduce antibiotic usage” I’ve always been curious about homoeopathy: as a young vet, I ..

Veterinary Practice / Farm Animals / Pet Health / The Telegraph May 16, 2016
Case Study

Lily the kitten had ringworm

Alana and her family found Lily, a friendly kitten, in an animal sanctuary. The three children adored her from the start, taking it in turns to pick her and hug her.

Skin / Case Studies / Cats
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Dangerous dogs? Can “restricted dog breeds” make good pets? | Pat Kenny Show, TV3

The Irish breed-specific legislation is now internationally recognised as being outdated, unfair, unnecessary and ineffective.

Animal Behaviour / Animal Welfare / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show / TV3 May 13, 2016
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Why do we think it’s normal for Pugs & Bulldogs to snuffle & choke? | The Telegraph

Following up on this week’s theme of discussions about brachycephalic dogs, I’ve written a piece at the Daily Telegraph about how it has almost become “normal” for short-nosed ..

Animal Welfare / Dogs / The Telegraph May 10, 2016
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It’s time to stop Pugs and Bulldogs from choking | Vet Help Direct

Pugs and other short-nosed dogs often struggle to breathe, especially in warm weather.

Animal Welfare / Dogs / Pet Health / Vet Help Direct May 9, 2016
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Chira a Golden Labrador who has brown stains on her muzzle

Vesna had noticed a minor problem with Chira: she had two brown streaks on her face, running down from the inner corner of each eye. It made her look as if she had mascara leaking down her face.

Eye & Ear / Case Studies
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Hugging Dogs & Listeners’ Questions | Pat Kenny Show

Hugging dogs is not always enjoyable for the animals: to find out why, listen to the podcast. Questions from listeners We have 2 five month old kittens and 2 Labs (4yrs and 1 yr old).

Animal Behaviour / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show May 4, 2016
Case Study

Jack, a Giant Schnauzer who developed a gastric torsion

Jack is a well-bred 10 year old dog: his father won best of show in Crufts.

Case Studies / Surgery
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Going on holidays and minding pets | East Coast Radio

In this week's podcast, Pete talks about going on holidays and minding pets. He also discussed the issue of hugging dogs.

Animal Welfare / East Coast Radio / Pete in the Media May 1, 2016
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Guide Dogs: How can you help? | TV3

Getting a guide dog can transform the life of a blind or visually impaired person, and the same is true for an autistic child who gets an assistance dog.

Animal Behaviour / TV3 April 29, 2016
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Moll, a Collie who cut her shoulder while searching for a ball in the bushes

Moll suffered a small laceration to her right shoulder, so she was brought to me for treatment.

Case Studies / Animal Behaviour / Surgery
Podcast

Dogs and new babies: preventing problems | Pat Kenny Show

In the wake of a baby in California being killed by a family dog, Pete has been discussing the issue of the safety of dogs around young children.

Animal Behaviour / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show April 25, 2016
Podcast

Bringing a pet into Ireland? This is what you need to know | Pat Kenny Show

The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled so that infectious diseases such as rabies are not carried in by animals. In the past, a six month quarantine was compulsory for every pet.

Dogs / Cats / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show April 20, 2016
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