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Dogs indoors or outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Indoors or outdoors: where should dogs live? Is it OK to expect a dog to sleep outdoors in a kennel? The answer to this question depends on many factors, and it isn’t possible to give an absolut ..
Pete in the Media
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Keeping Pets Happy at Halloween & Microchipping. | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed providing a cosy, quiet den for pets at Halloween. We also spoke about the importance of microchipping your pets at this time of year and fitbits for dogs.
Wikivet: everything you need to know to be a vet (but you can only read some of it…) | Wikivet
In the past, knowledge was the key to power. Those who "knew" were able to command superiority over those who did not know.
Podcast
Treating arthritis in dogs and cats | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis is a common problem for older pets and the cause needs to be considered when choosing treatment. Treatment often needs to address the cause as well as treating the symptoms.
Print Article
The benefits of dog ownership. How does your dog improve your life? | The Telegraph
What are the benefits of dog ownership? So many of us own dogs, but how do they make us feel? What sort of daily impact do they have on our lives? Dog charity “Dogs For Good” (formerly kno ..
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Pete the Vet does roller hockey with the TV3 regulars | TV3
Ireland AM sometimes take Pete away from the studio setting for “adventures” The Ireland AM team sometimes ask Pete to leave the pets and studio behind, heading out into the community to d ..
Podcast
Hedgehogs in Autumn | East Coast Radio
It's common to find hedgehogs out and about at this time of year. If you find one, should you rescue it, or leave it to its own devices? Listen to the podcast to find out.
Podcast
Keeping pets safe around Halloween | Pat Kenny Show
Many dogs develop severe fear of noises, including winds, thunder, gunshots and fireworks.
Print Article
Treatment of strays and wildlife: when an animal has no owner, who should pay? | The Telegraph
As a vet in practice, I am often asked to help with the treatment of strays and wildlife. I'm happy to give my time for free, but what about the "hard costs", such as drugs, xrays and other treatments.
Podcast
Darker evenings, Reflective Collars & Leads | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete discusses how we can protect our dogs and cats during the darker evenings by putting reflective collars on them and using reflective leads.
Print Article
Useful resources for dental care in pets | Vet Help Direct
Dental care in pets is one of the more neglected aspects of pet ownership, often because people just don't know the right thing to do.
Podcast
Why pets need reflective clothing | Pat Kenny Show
Reflective clothing - the equivalent of high-viz jackets and collars - can save pets' lives in the darker months of the year.
Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Video
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.
Podcast
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.
Print Article
Cute animal pics can carry a high price tag: beware copyright law | The Telegraph
Copyright law is widely ignored in this internet era.
Podcast
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.