Is Paul O’Grady mad to be spending so much money on his terminally ill dog? | Vet Help Direct
When I interviewed Paul O'Grady last October, it was obvious to me that he's a man with a genuine love of animals.
Answering pet questions in Cork & Strictly Dancing in Bray: Pete the Vet’s busiest ever Saturday is coming up
I'm looking forward to this coming Saturday, but it's going to be a busy one.
Pet product review: is Vetbed the ideal pet bedding?
All animal carers have the same daily dilemma: what sort of bedding should I use for my pet? I've tried many types of bedding over the years, and it's not easy to find one that ticks all the boxes.
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Fudge, a five year old male Toy Poodle who suffers from a mild form of epilepsy.
Fudge looks like a perfectly normal poodle, living a contented life as a small pet in the suburbs.
News flash: Pet food manufacturers want pets to eat less
I've just spent the day in London: I had been asked to be a member of a panel discussing obesity in pets, as part of a debate at the AGM of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association.
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Native Dog Breeds of Ireland | TV3
This morning on Ireland AM, we featured the native dog breeds of Ireland.
Pet product review: Stagbars and Bullbars – long lasting chew toys for dogs
Dogs enjoy chewing: it's one of their real pleasures in life. Why do they do it? Sometimes it's play behaviour - the equivalent of human toddlers playing with toys.
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A resurrected hamster & keeping rabbits as house pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses issues of pets other than dogs and cats: it's hamsters and rabbits this time.
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Jasper, a 10 week old “Bichon Westie”, he is a cross between two different designer breeds
Dorothy had wanted a small white dog like a pedigree West Highland White Terrier, but she had heard that they were prone to skin problems.
Great news for animals in Ireland: the new Animal Health and Welfare Act has officially been commenced. Thank you, Minister Coveney.
It's finally happened: the new Animal Health and Welfare Act has officially been commenced.
Discussing Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show
On Ireland AM this week, we’re featured Crufts, with two dogs in studio: a Hovawart and a Havanese, both of which are going to Crufts this week Crufts is still the world’s biggest dog ..
Strictly Madness: Pete the Vet is helping raise money for a local school by dancing
I love dancing, but I'm more of an informal freestyle bopper than an organised set-piece strutter.
Ask a vet live Q&A on social media: Pete the Vet on Pedigree Ireland Facebook Pate tonight at 7pm
In recent years, I've enjoyed discussing animal issues with a wide audience of people via social media, mostly via my own Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Pet Product Review – the Flexi Vario Leash: if you dog that’s well controlled on the leash, this could work for you
I have to admit that up until now, I haven't been a fan of the Flexi-lead concept.
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Pooch, a seven year old female Jack Russell Terrier who had to have her front leg amputated due to a rare cancer in her elbow
When Geraldine noticed that Pooch’s left elbow had a small swelling bulging at the back, like a blister, she was not too worried. She brought Pooch to see me just to be safe.
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Hibernating hamsters, reverse sneezing & a report on rabies in India | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet deals with a hibernating hamster, a dog that snuffles when excited & he explains his recent trip to India.
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What do you need to do if travelling abroad with your pet?
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the issues of pet passports, rabies vaccinations and tapeworm doses. We also discussed my recent trip to India, looking at street dogs and rabies.
Pete the vet in Delhi: final post – summary & conclusions
My trip to Delhi has come to an end: if you'd like to read my final blog click here.