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PETA did not say pets don’t like being called “pets”. Podcast with Ivan Yates from Newstalk | Newstalk
A recent story going around the media started with PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
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The issue of unwanted dogs being surrendered: vet spot on VMTV’s Ireland AM | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the common problem of unwanted dogs being surrendered to pounds and dog rescues.
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Make your vote speak for the voiceless: animals and the General Election in Ireland. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
With the General Election in Ireland coming up on Saturday 8th February 2020, everyone who cares about animals will have an opportunity to vote for those candidates that support animal welfare.
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January is dog-dumping month in Ireland: short podcast | East Coast Radio
This week’s brief podcast covers three topics: the seasonal dumping of unwanted pet dogs into animal rescue centres in Ireland in January, the issue of animal hoarding, and the situation in Aust ..
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Keeping pets safe from toxic ingestion over Christmas: vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's vet spot starts at 02:44:05 on the podcast at the foot of this page. If you want to be reminded of the risks of common poisons to pets, listen in.
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Christmas Gift Guide for Pets on Ireland AM with Pete the Vet, Kiko and Peig | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we had a special pet gift guide episode, with a range of fun and functional items. To watch the video, click on the link at the foot of this page.
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Podcast: Pete the Vet’s “Pet Subjects” book. A Christmas present idea for animal lovers | East Coast Radio
Veterinarian Pete Wedderburn has written a book about his life as a vet in practice. You can buy this book here on this website, in the online shop for €15 plus postage.
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Interview with Pete the Vet on HelloBark
I was recently interviewed on the HelloBark website: click below to read more.
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Diabetes in dogs and cats on Ireland AM – video clip | Ireland AM
As we reach the end of Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, the topic was discussed on Ireland AM on Virgin Media TV.
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#ADogIsForLife campaign has been launched by Dogs Trust: podcast | East Coast Radio
The message of this podcast is to think very carefully before taking on a pet: it is a decision for the entire lifetime of the animal, which means looking 10 - 15 years into the future.
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Questions from pet owners on Ireland AM Vet Spot | Ireland AM
This week, Ireland AM asked viewers to send in their pet questions for Pete to answer. To find out what was asked and how Pete answered, watch the video below.
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Looking after pets over Halloween: vet spot on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
Many pets are petrified by the loud bangs, whizzing, popping and bright lights generated by fireworks but owners can take some steps to mitigate any fear or distress.
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Allergies to cats, and Toxoplasmosis: vet spot podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week, Pete reported on two cat-related stories. First, new science on how people can be helped if they are allergic to cats.
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Rabbits as pets: video from vet spot on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed keeping rabbits as pets. You can watch the video segment by following the link below. Tips on rabbit keepingRabbits should be kept in pairs or small groups.
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Protecting rabbits from Viral Haemorrhagic Disease: podcast from vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Rabbit owners often do not realise that without vaccination, their pets' lives are at risk.
How to help seal pups left alone on beaches, plus WIMS radio update: weekly podcast | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast we discussed the case of a young seal that was spotted on Bray beach this week, plus we talked about general wildlife care.
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Petbond: a new website to make it easier to find a new pet. Vet spot podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
How can you be sure that you are getting a new puppy or dog from an ethical source? A new website, petbond. ie has been set up to help you do exactly that.
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October themes: #BlackDogAppreciationDay and #StopTober. Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Listen to this week's podcast by clicking on the play button below to learn about two seasonal topics: #BlackDogAppreciationDay and #StopTober.