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Water safety for swimming dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs swimming and then a listener texted in with a query about her pet. To listen click on the play button.
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Animal Welfare Conference & Barking Dogs | East Coast Radio
This week, the podcast discusses an Animal Welfare Conference taking place in Dublin on 12th June 2015, and Pete answers a listener’s query about how to stop her dog barking incessantly in the ..
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Why Trap/ Neuter/ Return is the answer for feral cat populations | East Coast Radio
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)is the best way to control feral cat populations.
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SpayAware – the importance of spaying and neutering pets | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets: in most cases, it's good for pets' health, and it is the best way to deal with Ireland's big problem with pet overpopulation.
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Rabbit Awareness Week – how to improve the lives of pet rabbits | East Coast Radio
This is Rabbit Awareness Week. Rabbits are misunderstood creatures and are often accidentally neglected as pets. In this week's podcast, four ways of improving rabbits' lives are discussed.
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Animal cruelty on a farm & dog parks | East Coast Radio
n this week's radio broadcast with East Coast Fm, we first discussed animal cruelty on a local farm which was highlighted by the local Gardai, and we then discussed the concept of dog parks.
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The increase in dog bites in Ireland | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the recent report of an increase in the incidence of dog bites in Ireland.
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First prosecution under new Irish Animal Cruelty laws | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed a landmark event in the fight against Irish animal cruelty: the first prosecution to take place under the new Irish Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which ..
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Why do dogs enjoy eating soil and chewing grass? Does it do any harm? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discussed the strange habit that some dogs have for eating soil, and chewing grass. To find out more, click on the play button.
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What’s the latest on puppy farming / puppy mills in Ireland? | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete discusses puppy farming in Ireland, following up the RTE Consumer Show investigation that was shown last week (you can watch this tv programme on RTE Player here www. rte.
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Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview, we discussed the controversy around Crufts (still not update on toxicology as of 16/3) and I answered a listener's query about her cat scratching the furniture.
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Physical abuse of cats & how to stop cats being picked on by angry humans | East Coast Radio
Physical abuse of cats is sickeningly common, with many stories of cats around Ireland being deliberately injured by people.
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How often should you wash your dog & do you need to use dog shampoo? | East Coast Radio
Dog shampoo or human shampoo? Once a week or once a year? Many dog owners ask these questions: how often should dogs be washed? Do you need to use dog shampoo or is human shampoo OK? This podcast give ..
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A gerbil with a runny eye & dogs chasing sheep in the countryside | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I answered a listener’s query about a gerbil with a runny eye and then we went on to discuss a local issue that’s going on at the moment about dogs chasing shee ..
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Dealing with overweight and obese pets | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast, first broadcast on East Coast FM, reviews the important issue of overweight and obese pets.
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House-training dogs in winter & welfare issues around “foie gras” | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training".
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Christmas pet care tips & random pet queries from listeners | East Coast Radio
Pete the Vet (wearing an elf costume) discusses various Christmas pet care issues, as well as answering listeners' general queries (such as a terrier with a nose-licking obsession).
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ISPCA & DSPCA in the news – dog pounds & online animal sales | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the ISPCA’s decision to stop running local authority dog pounds in some areas, and the DSPCA’s news story about their call to have online advertisi ..