Case Study
Geri, a one year old female cat who was putting on too much weight
Lauren’s family originally thought that Geri was a tom cat, christened Jerry after the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons.
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Maisie, a female Boxer aged 6 months who has been deaf since birth due to a genetic abnormality that is common in white animals.
Maisie is an unusual Boxer – she is completely white, apart from a few blotches of black spots around her muzzle. Her right eye is a clear blue colour, also caused by an absence of pigment.
Crowd funding needed for a worthwhile book about dealing with the death of a pet
A publishing house in the USA is looking for crowd funding to sponsor a worthwhile project that deals with death and bereavement.
Medical assistance dogs on the Marian Finucane Show | RTE
On the Marion Finucane show Pete talked about the various ways that dogs can help their owners. Here are some links that help to expand on out discussion. ,Guide DogsFor visually impaired people.
Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks season
It's Halloween today, and the peak of the fireworks season is upon us in Ireland. It's estimated that around 50% of pets are upset by the loud squeals and bangs of fireworks.
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Illegal dog fighting and what you should do if you suspect it’s going on in your area. | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the dangers of illegal dog fighting and what you should do, if you suspect it's going on in your area.
Case Study
Louis, a two year old male cat who had been staying away from home for days, and was coming back battered and bruised.
As a kitten, Louis used to stay around the family home all the time. He loved being in the house, and he enjoyed playing with humans.
Case Study
Obi, a miniature dachshund puppy who developed parvovirus
Obi arrived in the Howarth household when he was only 8 weeks old. He was like a Disney puppy, with soft fur, a small body but a large head, and big brown eyes with long eyelashes.
Podcast
Are Herbal sedatives safe for cats? | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the effect of herbal sedatives on cats, the controversial subject of dog clones and then a question from a listener about a lump on a dog's foot.
The latest madness: want a young version of your elderly dog? Dog clones now available in the UK: only £63K each | Vet Help Direct
An artificially created identical genetic copy of your dog? Would you really consider such a thing?Clones- precise genetic copies of living creatures – used to be the stuff of science fiction.
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Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween. How to help pets deal with fireworksDogs, in particular, are often stressed by the explosive sounds of bangers and rockets.
Case Study
Inky, a seven year old female cat who had developed scabs around her head
Like many cats, Inky is fastidious about her appearance, spending a lot of time grooming herself, and in particular, cleaning her head with her front paws.
“Challenge Alan – The Wipeout”: Pete the Vet joins other TV3 Ireland AM regulars on a frightening version of a bouncy castle
A bit of fun on TV3's Ireland AM today - watch the video by clicking here. It was much harder than you'd imagine - the unpredictability of the up and down movements of that twirling arm.
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Animals and mirrors: does your pet recognise itself? These pups & kittens certainly do
It's interesting how some animals seem to be able to see themselves in mirrors - yet others act as if they don't "get it" at all.
Case Study
Pancho, a five year old male Collie who had lameness and stiffness caused by arthritis of the hips
Pancho was rescued by Maria two years ago. He was a normal, fit, healthy collie at first, but a few months ago, Maria noticed that he was not quite right after long walks.
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Ralph, a three year old Persian cat who has long fur that becomes matted if not regularly clipped off
Ralph is a cream-coloured Persian cat, with orange-yellow eyes and the flattened nose that is typical of his breed.
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Ginger, a three-month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy who had a very painful mouth
Ginger had been a completely normal puppy, playing enthusiastically, and eating hungrily. Over a twelve-hour period, everything changed.
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Assistance Dogs for children with autism | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we covered the subject of Assistance Dogs for children with autism. Pete was joined by Uzza, a much loved working Assistance Dog.