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Pete’s Amazing Tails: Murray and his amazing assistance dog Clive | TV3
I’m on the hunt for stories about pets that have made a big difference to their owners’ lives – it’s a mini-series within Ireland AM on TV3 – known as “Pete’s ..
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“Dog attacks boy” – interview with boy bitten by Siberian Husky last week | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I took part in an interview with Cameron Lynch, the 10 year old boy who was attacked by a SIberian Husky last week.
Dog attacks on children and National Chipping Month in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Two subjects for discussion by Pete the Vet in the podcast today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month – highlighti ..
Daisy, a three year old female Shih Tzu who was attacked by a neighbour’s dog.
Ella’s mother had gone out to do the school run, leaving Daisy in her front garden.
Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
A budgie called Jimmy. John was considering getting a friend for Jimmy because he was lonely.
John has an outdoor aviary of canaries and finches, and he came across Jimmy when he was visiting a canary show.
Kensington, a six year old male Golden Retriever who suddenly began to get in fights with his best friend.
Kensington was the first dog to arrive in the Harold household. He was a relaxed, easy going puppy, and he has matured into one of those individuals who gets on well with everybody.
Pet book review: “The Genius of Dogs” – anyone interested in dog behaviour must read this
The Genius of Dogs - first published in 2013 - is one of those books that has become "required reading" by anyone interested in dog behaviour.
Roxy and Bobby, two German Shepherds who live together and are best friends.
Many people are not aware of their animals’ social needs, and there are thousands of lonely pets across Ireland, living bored lives in isolation.
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.
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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Dog bites – from the death of a child in the UK to the death of many children in India from rabies | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the recent incident of a child being killed by a dog in Lancashire.
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Dogs who hate the postman and other questions | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we ran a "clinic", where we answered pet problems sent in by viewers. There are always far more queries than we can fit in: today we were just able to answer three detailed questions:1.
Should the law be changed in Ireland on muzzling of “restricted breeds”? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed the call to have Ireland's Dog Control laws changed so that so-called restricted breeds do not have to be muzzled.
Piddling pups & over-masculine urine-marking dogs | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the on-call duties of vets over Christmas and New Year, and then answers some listeners’ queries, including house training a Husky puppy, and an adult ..
Lucy, a 12 week old Black Labrador puppy who is play-biting which is quite painful
Lucy is a carefully selected pet. Simon, a twelve year old boy, and his family did their research, making sure that they met both the father and mother of their new puppy.
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Stop fighting and aggression in pet dogs at home and in the park | TV3
My two dogs, Spot (who died of old age last year) and Kiko, used to be friends, but they sometimes disagreed over toys or food.
Bowie, an eight week old pedigree Asian kitten that the neighbours gave to Hanna and Luke as a present
The Kane family had been considering getting a pet for some time. Hanna and Luke’s parents had heard that pet ownership was good for children.