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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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From hoarse dogs to weepy eyes & itchy bottoms | Pat Kenny Show
This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
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Diabetes in pets and questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
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Barking dogs & Swampy the Turtle | Pat Kenny Show
Barking dogs can be a serious problem - for owners, and also for their neighbours. The challenge of dealing with the problem of barking dogs is that there is no answer that works in every situation.
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Non-stun slaughter in Ireland: Should it be banned? | Pat Kenny Show
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".
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The truth about Kennel Cough | Pat Kenny Show
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
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Dog attacks baby in the UK – should dogs be muzzled? | Pat Kenny Show
Dog attacks on children are rare, but they are shocking when they happen.
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The national animal welfare conference | Pat Kenny Show
The second National Animal Welfare Conference, organised by Minister Simon Coveney, was held on Friday 12th June at Farmleigh.
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Trap-neuter-return to control feral cat colonies | Pat Kenny Show
Recently a small drama in my home town, Bray, made the news.
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Compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Ireland is about to happen | Pat Kenny Show
Microchipping is about to be made compulsory in Ireland - from autumn 2015 for puppies, then from spring 2016 for all adult dogs.
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SpayAware Week: The importance of having pets spayed and neutered | Pat Kenny Show
SpayAware is an initiative that I have been helping since it was established in 2002 in response to the massive number of unwanted dogs being euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds.
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Never mind Johnny Depp’s dogs – what about importing dogs into Ireland? | Pat Kenny Show
You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.
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Dog bites in Ireland, breed-specific dog control legislation and more | Pat Kenny Show
A recent scientific paper, published last week, showed that the incidence of dog bites requiring hospitalisation in Ireland over. has increased from 4. 65 to 5.
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The rights and wrongs of dog parks | Pat Kenny Show
What do you think about dog parks: are these a positive step forwards, or a negative step backwards? Dog parks: right or wrong? The traditional and sensible approach to dog control is to ban dogs from ..
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Exotic diseases your pet can pick up on holidays | Pat Kenny Show
Most people are aware of the risk of rabies when travelling in other countries with your pet, and the compulsory vaccination against rabies deals with this threat effectively.
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Puppy farming, animal cruelty conviction in Donegal | Pat Kenny Show
ISPCA raided a puppy farm in Co Carlow last week. The conditions were described as "absolutely horrendous", with ISPCA Inspectors seizing 52 dogs of mixed breed and type.
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How to keep your dog or cat safe from pet theft | Pat Kenny Show
Pet theft is increasingly common. This week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Pete discussed the issue of lost, stolen and wandering pets.
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Options for pet care when going on holiday | Pat Kenny Show
What do you do with your pets when you go away on holiday? This is one of the complications of pet ownership, and it's best to think about it well in advance.