Case Study
Charley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, ate a box of chocolates
Charley loves chocolate! In the past he made himself sick eating a small chocolate egg. But this time he's eaten Belgian chocolates - a lot of them.
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Documentary on rabies: what it’s really like dealing with the disease on the ground
Rabies is a horrendous disease - yet it's preventable.
Podcast
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.
“Pet product review” with a difference: the world’s biggest pet-only veterinary conference
This week, I've written a "product review" with a difference - about an event, not a physical item. The event is a conference for pet vets, designed to keep vets and nurses up to date.
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Questions about cats, from attacking dogs to regular mad half hours of craziness | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we continued the feline theme by discussing queries about cats from viewers. For a cat only vet clinic in the Dublin area, click here. Questions included:1.
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Are Irish people at risk of picking up TB from their pet cats? | TV3
TB in cats has hit the headlines in the last week, because, for the first time, there has been a confirmed case in the UK where TB infection passed from a cat to two humans.
Pet product review: Hotties – a microwaveable heat pad for outdoor pets (also as a treat for indoor pets)
My pet rabbit, Gloria, is a rare creature: she's a myxomatosis survivor. She lives in our garden, hopping around with the company of ducks, hens, and a recently arrived young female rabbit.
Case Study
Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
Podcast
It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
VetHelpDirect blog: sensationalist reporting of TB in cats does not help anyone, least of all cats | Vet Help Direct
Vets have known for many years that cats can get TB, and there has always been a theoretical risk of this being transmitted to humans.
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.
Podcast
Pete the Vet on Spirit Radio discussing his trip looking at street dogs & rabies in a slum in Delhi | Spirit Radio
Pete the Vet recently spent a week doing a survey on rabies in a slum in Delhi. In this radio interview, he discusses the trip.
Don’t forget to watch: the last episode of Animal A&E – on TV3 at 7.30pm tonight | Animal A & E
After a gap of a few weeks, the final episode of Animal A&E is being shown on TV3 tonight at 7. 30pm.
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Pet product review: useful technology for pet owners, from monitoring cameras to iPad & phone protectors to battery boosters
Technology is an unavoidable part of our lives, and pet lovers are no different to anyone else. The latest electronic gizmos can make our lives more enjoyable and more efficient.
Case Study
Millie, a 3 year old female Golden Labrador who was licking a sore patch on her leg continually
Millie is a lively, energetic dog. She is taken for a walk twice daily, and she loves to exercise. She rushes everywhere, never seeming to tire.
Pete the Vet Goes to Bollywood: it’s all over now
The Strictly St Patricks dance competition took place last night, and it was a wonderful success.
Podcast
Talking about movement to music, from doggy dancing to strictly dancing | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the phenomenon of "heel work to music" & mentions his own dancing plans.