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Hydrotherapy for dogs in Ireland | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we took a different angle to "Pet Project Slimdown", looking into hydrotherapy for dogs.
Pete in the Media
Podcast
What’s the latest on puppy farming / puppy mills in Ireland? | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete discusses puppy farming in Ireland, following up the RTE Consumer Show investigation that was shown last week (you can watch this tv programme on RTE Player here www. rte.
Print Article
Vets can be doctors in the UK now | The Telegraph
I've written a blog over at the Telegraph about a big change which has recently taken place in the UK: vets are now allowed to call themselves "doctor".
Podcast
Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview, we discussed the controversy around Crufts (still not update on toxicology as of 16/3) and I answered a listener's query about her cat scratching the furniture.
Video
Project Pet Slimdown update: What tasty treats can I give my pet? | TV3
This week, we continued Project Pet Slimdown with another weigh-in of Pushkin and Gizmo, followed by a discussion about giving treats to pets.
Print Article
Murder mystery at Crufts: rough handling of dogs, and what to do when malicious poisoning is suspected | Vet Help Direct
Crufts hit the news for the wrong reasons today, for two main reasons1: There was widespread concern about the winning Scottie dog being handled in an insensitive manner.
Podcast
Physical abuse of cats & how to stop cats being picked on by angry humans | East Coast Radio
Physical abuse of cats is sickeningly common, with many stories of cats around Ireland being deliberately injured by people.
Podcast
How often should you wash your dog & do you need to use dog shampoo? | East Coast Radio
Dog shampoo or human shampoo? Once a week or once a year? Many dog owners ask these questions: how often should dogs be washed? Do you need to use dog shampoo or is human shampoo OK? This podcast give ..
YouTube
The reasons why dog breeding needs to be regulated and puppy farming needs to be banned | The Telegraph
Puppy farming is in the news again. This week in the UK, the Labour Party launched their pre-election manifesto for animal welfare, which includes a promise to regulate puppy farming.
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Travelling in cars safely with pets | TV3
Most car drivers are aware of the risk of carrying passengers who don't wear seatbelts.
Podcast
A gerbil with a runny eye & dogs chasing sheep in the countryside | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I answered a listener’s query about a gerbil with a runny eye and then we went on to discuss a local issue that’s going on at the moment about dogs chasing shee ..
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Project Pet Slimdown: Weight reduction for dogs and cats | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, it was time to reweigh the two overweight pets that are our model patients for the series. Two weeks on, they had both lost weight, but only a small amount.
Podcast
Dealing with overweight and obese pets | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast, first broadcast on East Coast FM, reviews the important issue of overweight and obese pets.
Podcast
House-training dogs in winter & welfare issues around “foie gras” | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training".
Print Article
Can vets offer a better service to their patients than doctors? | The Telegraph
Vets and doctors work in parallel worlds in many ways, and it's easy to compare and contrast their working practices.
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Pete the Vet tackling fat pets in Project Pet Slimdown | TV3
Project Pet Slimdown aims to tackle the issue of pet obesity in Ireland.
Is it ever worth £300 to save a goldfish’s life? Of course! | The Telegraph
Last week, newspaper reports discussed a life saving operation on a goldfish, costing £300. I've written a piece in the Telegraph defending the decision of the owner and vet.
Podcast
Cold weather topics, including jerseys for hens | Newstalk
This week, Pete did the “news and natter” section with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk: topics covered included animal rights vs animal welfare, pregnant goldfish, various pet queries, and a f ..