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This is why it’s a bad idea to give pets as Christmas presents | TV3
Don't give pets as presentsPets never make good Christmas gifts and should never be bought on a whim or given as a surprise.
Pete in the Media
Podcast
Pat Kenny Show Vet podcast: seal rescue in Ireland plus questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
A seal pup was rescued on a Bray beach this weekLast Tuesday, I received a call from Seal Rescue Ireland: a baby seal had been found washed up on a Bray beach ,injured and wedged between rocks.
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A working morning with Pete the Vet: short video from TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
A vet clinic can be a busy place and it's always interesting to see what's going on. A few weeks ago, the Ireland Am camera crew called in on a Monday morning to see what was happening.
Podcast
Change in policy in UK animal welfare strategy has major implications for Irish animal welfare: report plus podcast | Pat Kenny Show
Report on UK animal welfare strategy A major report has just been published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, a cross-party group which is appointed by the House of Commons ..
Print Article
The huge impact of noise stress on dog behaviour | The Telegraph
I've just written a piece on the impact of noise stress in dogs, as my latest online post for the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking on the link at the foot of this post.
Podcast
Weekly podcast: early treatment of heart disease in dogs, pet theft and the issue of TB in wildlife | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses four topics Recent research which has led to a new recommendation in the early treatment of heart disease.
Print Article
New animal welfare legislation: has it made any difference? (With Pat Kenny Show podcast) | The Telegraph
Today - 8th November - is the tenth anniversary of the introduction of ground breaking animal welfare legislation in the UK.
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Video: Keeping pets warm in winter: clothing, beds and kennels on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Cold weather and petsPets often spend time outdoors, and with some thought, owners can ensure that their animals have a cosier, warmer existence.
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Keeping dogs safe when going for walks on dark mornings and evenings: podcast from Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show we covered two topics at the start:Road safety and petsDark mornings and evenings make it more likely that pedestrians - including dogs and cats - may be hit by cars.
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More on Sissi the cat who was shot: her appearance on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Sissi the cat was shot last week: I have written and spoken about her story elsewhere (listen to the latest podcast on my blog).
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What’s best? A heart drug that extends sick dogs’ lives, or a breeding plan that stops them getting sick in the first place? | The Telegraph
There has been a surge of media activity about a new way of using a heart drug to give affected dogs extra life.
Podcast
Halloween and pets: the story of Sissi, the cat who was shot with a rifle | East Coast Radio
The cat in the photo is Sissi: when she came home from her usual evening stroll recently, she was unable to put any weight on her left front leg.
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Halloween Weekend: what should pet owners know, and what should they do? | Pat Kenny Show
With Halloween approaching, this week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, we discussed issues to do with fear of fireworks in pets as well as other safety issues for pets.
Print Article
Pete the Vet in the Daily Telegraph: dog parks and dog bans. Are we headed for a dog-hating society? | The Telegraph
There's an increasing trend, in the UK and Ireland, to attempt to restrict the areas where dogs can be exercised.
Podcast
Weekly podcast: dogs scooting along ground, plus dealing with fireworks phobias | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, courtesy of East Coast FM, we discuss two significant topics that will interest many dog owners.
Podcast
After-hours cover for pets: are vets obliged to be available? | Pat Kenny Show
This week, on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show vet spot, we considered the issue of the availability of vets for after-hours emergencies.
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Dog attacks: why do we never analyse what actually happens? Why the secrecy? | East Coast Radio
The latest dog attack in the UK, where a baby was killed and a toddler was seriously injured, was reportedly carried out by a dog resembling a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Podcast
How to help dogs with arthritis plus listeners’ pet questions on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis – stiffness and lameness in dogs Arthritis (technically called “osteoarthritis”, or “degenerative joint disease”) is caused by a combination of anatomic predis ..