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Why are veterinary bills so high? | East Coast Radio
Pet owners frequently ask why veterinary bills feel considerably higher than they used to be.
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The Irish law on dogs being kept on leads | East Coast Radio
What is the law about dogs being kept on leads in Ireland? Pete the Vet explains "effectual control," restricted breed rules, and legal responsibilities for pet owners.
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The Hidden Summer Danger in Irish Lakes: Protecting Your Dog from Blue-Green Algae | East Coast Radio
Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) this summer. Pete the Vet explains symptoms, immediate action steps, and how to spot toxic water.
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Why Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Puppy (And How to Do It Ethically) | East Coast Radio
Thinking of getting a dog? Pete the Vet explains why summer is the best season for puppy training, the benefits of rescue adoption, and how to spot puppy farm red flags.
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Tips from the Pete the Vet on holiday care for dogs | East Coast Radio
Planning a summer trip? Pete the Vet shares essential tips on holiday care for dogs, including boarding kennels, pet sitters, travel passports, and helping your dog recover from post-holiday stress.
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Finding Balance: The Polarizing Debate on Cats and Wildlife | East Coast Radio
Cats and wildlife can co-exist in a reasonable way. , but the debate surrounding the impact of domestic cats on Irish wildlife is notoriously polarized.
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35 Years of vetting in Bray: Evolution of Emergency Vet Care and Some Quirky Pet Secrets | East Coast Radio
How do out-of-hours vet appointments work? Pete the Vet traces the history of emergency vet care, explains how to access 24/7 clinics, and answers quirky listener questions about dog and cat behavior.
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Summer Pet Safety: How to Keep Your Pet Safe in Hot Weather (including podcast) | East Coast Radio
Learn about summer pet safety. Discover the hidden dangers of hot weather exercise, how to spot heatstroke in dogs, and affordable veterinary care tips from Pete the Vet.
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The Reality of Pet Pregnancies: What You Need to Know | East Coast Radio
Learn how to safely manage pet pregnancies with expert veterinary advice on nutrition, labor signs, newborn care, and essential early socialization tips.
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Chocolate toxicity in dogs and lily poisoning in cats – a year-round threat | East Coast Radio
While Easter may seem like a long time ago now, the dangers that certain seasonal foods and plants pose to our pets remain in our homes every day.
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The Science of Slumber: Decoding Your Pet’s Sleep Habits | East Coast Radio
It may seem like our cats and dogs do little else but snooze, but there is quite a lot going on behind those twitching whiskers and paddling paws.
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How to Choose the Best Holiday Care for Your Pets: A Stress-Free Guide | East Coast Radio
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are dreaming of our next getaway. However, for pet owners, the excitement of travel often comes with a side of "traveller's guilt.
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Breeding for Health, Not Just Looks: A Vet’s Perspective | East Coast Radio
Breeding for good health should be the focus for dog breeders producing puppies for sale. Yet dogs with innate poor health continue to be popular.
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Pet tech: how technology can help pet health. 10 min podcast. | East Coast Radio
Technology is helping us monitor pet health, spotting illnesses before they are serious. Listen to podcast below or read on to find out how.
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Your Dog’s Body Language & Taking Great Selfies: 10 minute podcast | East Coast Radio
Understanding your dog's body language when taking a selfie results in great photos - you want a happy relaxed dog, not a worried or stressed one.
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10 min podcast: helping pets cope with stormy weather | East Coast Radio
Keeping Your animal family Calm: Helping Pets Through Stormy WeatherWith the wind rattling the windows and the rain coming down in sheets, it’s not just us humans who feel a bit on edge.
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10 min podcast: cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops and other bits & pieces | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discuss cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops, rescuing dogs across Ireland, and finally, a listener's query about her two dogs having arguments.
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10 min podcast: update on the swan sanctuary in my local town, Bray, Co Wicklow | East Coast Radio
local volunteers care about the beautiful white birds in our harbour If you’ve spent a morning walking the Bray Promenade, you’ve likely seen them—the drift of white feathers bobbing near the ha ..