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Tea cup pigs? Here’s the truth from Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Pigs as pets?A baby pig pet sounds so charming, and the idea of a pig that never gets much bigger than a small dog sounds interesting.
Pete in the Media
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How to choose a rescue dog: Pete the Vet podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this podcast, click on the play button at the foot of this page.
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Dog friendly music festivals: weekly podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week’s podcast focusses on a dog friendly music festival that Pete is attending this weekend: www. standoncalling. com To listen to the discussion, click on the play button at the foot of this page.
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Is a raw meat diet better for itchy dogs? Weekly podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Bonnie, a Bichon Frise belonging to a listener of East Coast FM, suffers from itchy skin: this podcast discusses food allergy, and in particular the possible benefits of a raw meat diet for dogs tha ..
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How to house train puppies: video of Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
To find out more about house training puppies, watch the video by clicking on the play button below.
Podcast
Caring For Pets In A Heatwave – Pete the Vet on Spirit Radio | Spirit Radio
I'm a regular visitor to Spirit Radio, and in this month's podcast, I discussed some of the issues that can affect pets in this warm summer weather. To listen click on the play button below.
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Urgent reminder from Gardai: NEVER LEAVE DOGS IN CARS OR VANS IN HOT WEATHER. Listen to the podcast here | East Coast Radio
In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle.
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Apart from overheating, what are the summer issues for dogs? Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
In this week's podcast, we discuss the common issue of summer gastroenteritis in dogs, and we also look at the various pet care options for pet owners who are going on holiday.
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Protecting dogs from heatstroke, plus the danger of featuring specific breeds in movies | East Coast Radio
Listen to this week's podcast by clicking on the play button at the foot of this page.
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#DogFriendlyIrelandDay – Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast, click on the play button below.
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Do your research before booking animal related activities on holiday: Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
This week's podcast - which you can listen to below - features a global tourism and animal welfare symposium at London South Bank University that I attended last week.
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Lungworm: the new dangerous dog parasite in Ireland. Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
A dog called Sammy from Galway recently made the news, following an episode of internal bleeding caused by lungworm. He survived but he could easily have died.
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Muzzles in dogs: what type is best, and how to use them properly. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast about dog muzzles, click on the the play button at the foot of this page.
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Spaying & neutering: why is it so important for pets? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population control.
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Barbecue hazards for pets: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Click on the link at the foot of this page to hear the podcast.
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Ferrets as pets: Pete the Vet video from Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this week's video, about ferrets, follow the link at the foot of this page.
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The latest stray dog statistics for Ireland: good but could be better. Pete the Vet Podcast from Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk | Pat Kenny Show
Every year, the Irish dog pound system compiles statistics about stray dogs, and the figures for 2017 have just been published. To hear the podcast, see foot of page.
How can vets help to deal with the issue of antibiotic resistance? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession.