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Choosing a new pet: rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats. Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
Watch the video here.
Pete in the Media
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All about in-breeding: the challenge of producing healthy pedigree pups. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast discusses the tricky topic of "in-breeding" i. e. breeding of dogs to closer rather than further-away relatives.
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Irish Native Breeds with Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this video clip from Ireland AM, click on the link below. Over the centuries Ireland has bred and developed dogs with characteristics and physical structure to serve them in their everyday life.
Podcast
The Big Scoop: Pete the Vet discusses poop scooping on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast, featuring an update on the importance of poop scooping after your dog, click the play button at the foot of this page.
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Podcast: the changing gender balance of the veterinary world | East Coast Radio
Photo above: veterinarian, Dr Aundrea Hara, poses with her dog, Piper (U. S.
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Pedigree dogs & Crufts: a lesson in the pros and cons of eugenics. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The Crufts dog show is taking place this weekend, with the Irish Kennel Club's flagship St Patricks Day show following next week.
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The strong impact of human personalities on cats in the same household: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
If your cat is behaving badly, it might be worth looking in the mirror.
Print Article
Should brachycepahlic dog breeding be banned? Discussion on Radio Ulster
With Crufts coming up next week, the issue of pedigree dogs is hitting the headlines again.
Podcast
Pete the Vet Podcast: How to handle over-enthusiastic dogs and wriggly, even angry, cats. | East Coast Radio
Listen to this week's podcast below: all about handling challenging animals. Humans have to work with pets, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep them under control.
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February is Pet Dental Month: how to care for your pets’ teeth on Ireland AM | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed pet dental health, the reasons why you should care for your pets' teeth as thoroughly as you look after your own. You can watch the video below.
Podcast
New ideas for caring for pets when you go on holiday: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The age of the internet has brought some new ways to have your pet cared for in your absence: listen to this podcast at the foot of this page to find out more.
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Buying a winter coat for dogs – is it worth doing in cold weather? Plus Neeko, the missing Husky. Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Do you need to get a coat for your dog in winter? And if so, what type of coat is best? Listen to the podcast below to find out more.
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Canine orthodontics: what to do if your dog has crooked teeth. Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Orthodontics is the science of correcting dental malocclusions i. e. abnormal alignment of the teeth.
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Insect based pet food: an eco-friendly, animal-welfare friendly alternative? Podcast | East Coast Radio
Globally, pets consume around 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and this is set to grow further with the trend for feeding human grade meat to dogs and cats.
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Looking after a pet’s body after death: podcast | East Coast Radio
What are you going to do with your pet’s remains when they die? Listen to this podcast to find out the various options, including aspects like incorporating cremated ashes into jewellery or even ..
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Obesity causes pets to have shorter lives: podcast | East Coast Radio
Two thirds of our pets are overweight or obese, and this seriously affects their quality and length of life. Obesity is a chronic state of inflammation, in pets as in people.
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Snakes need to be able to stretch out straight: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
New research has shown that we need to change the way we keep pet snakes: to hear more, listen to the podcast below.
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Podcast: How the companionship of animals can help humans, plus new controls on the sale of dogs in pet shops | Spirit Radio
The companionship of animals brings many benefits to humans: listen to this short podcast to find out more.