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Rabies: It’s time to eliminate this scourge from our planet. | Pat Kenny Show
World Rabies Day on 28th September commemorated the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
Pete in the Media
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Rescue Dogs, Dog Pounds and Pet Adoption. | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed the issue of rescue dogs, dog pounds and the value of pet adoption.
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The autumn spider invasion of Irish homes & keeping a pet tarantula | TV3
Common spiders in IrelandThere is a long list of spiders in Ireland - literally hundreds of different species. However most of them are tiny outdoor creatures which are rarely seen.
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The options for adopting rescue dogs in Ireland | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we started by expressing concern about the lenient sentences given to people found guilty of animal cruelty in Ireland.
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Cute animal pics can carry a high price tag: beware copyright law | The Telegraph
Copyright law is widely ignored in this internet era.
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Danger of Throwing Sticks for Dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed the dangers of throwing sticks for dogs to chase. See the photo below for a classic example of the type of injury that can occur after stick throwing.
Animal clones banned by European Parliament: Pete Wedderburn in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph
Last week, the European parliament made the decision - by a large majority - to ban animal clones, and to ban the importation of any cloned animals or their products.
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The EU ban on cloning | Pat Kenny Show
On this week's Pat Kenny Show, we started by discussing the recent vote by the European parliament to ban cloned animals.
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Fussy Eaters and Harvest Mites | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we started by discussing pets that are fussy eaters, and we went on to discuss the seasonal problem of harvest mites.
Print Article
Wikivet – the definitive online encyclopaedia of veterinary knowledge | Vet Help Direct, Wikivet
One of the challenges for all those involved in animal care - vets, veterinary nurses and members of the public - is to find reliable, up-to-date sources of information on the internet.
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Compulsory microchipping in Ireland | Pat Kenny Show
On this week's Pat Kenny Show, we discussed the new compulsory microchipping in Ireland, which affects puppies now and which will affect all dogs in six months.
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New Dog Microchipping Laws | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the new dog microchipping laws in Ireland. To listen to the discussion, click on the play button.
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The new compulsory dog microchipping laws in Ireland | TV3
Ireland's new dog microchipping laws have just come into affect: in essence, you cannot sell puppies now if they are not microchipped and registered.
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All about pet vaccinations | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we discussed vaccinations: what are the latest recommendations for pets? Over the past two hundred years, scientists have created vaccines that have prevented – and ..
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National Feral Cat Awareness Week & Cat nutrition | Pat Kenny Show
This is National Feral Cat Awareness Week in Ireland, which provided the starting point for our discussions this week.
Do animal lovers need to be vegan? | The Telegraph
I'm an omnivorous (yes, that means meat-eating) animal welfarist, not a vegan animal rightist. But should I be reconsidering my views? Read my blog on this by clicking here.
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The justice system and animal cruelty in Ireland | Pat Kenny Show
This morning we discussed the way that the justice system deals with cases of animal cruelty in Ireland, and we compared similar cases in England.
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Courts Leniency on Animal Welfare plus Pet Passports | East Coast Radio
Animal welfare in Ireland often does not seem to be taken seriously. In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent court case where a man was just given community service for beating his dog to death.