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Did you ever wonder why dogs pant?
Why do dogs pant? In this short video, Pete the Vet explains why they do it, and advises when owners should be concerned if their dog is painting too much.
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Cats plotting to kill, crows mobbing bird-killing humans | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show we discussed issues that arose in three topical news stories: cats as predators, smart crows and Guinness going vegan.
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Functional Halloween clothing for pets | TV3
People dress their pets up at Halloween: this can be fun, but is it right? On Ireland AM this week, we looked at some of the more functional ways to dress pets up, and we looked at ways that Halloween ..
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As the clocks go back this weekend, Pete asks: how much sleep should your dog get?
How much sleep should your dog get? My friends over at HouseMyDog recently visited my clinic to ask me a simple question: how much sleep should your dog get? Now this isn’t a question that has b ..
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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 ..
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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 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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Safety of pets around barbecues | TV3
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
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Keeping pets cool in hot weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the perennial of pets overheating in summer.
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What does a dog’s wagging tail really mean?
A wagging tail: what does it mean? I've filmed another short pet information video with the folk from Housemydog. com. The main message is that a wagging tail doesn't always mean that a dog is happy.
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House My Dog video: Pete explains itchy feet in dogs
Itchy feet - or "pododermatitis" - is common in dogs. To find out more, watch the video.
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Why is chocolate so bad for dogs?
Do you want to know more about chocolate toxicity in dogs? Watch the Video. I filmed the video with the friendly HouseMyDog team.
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The finale of Project Pet Slimdown – the last weigh in for Pushkin and Gizmo | TV3
This spring, the vet spot on Ireland AM has been focussing – via Project Pet Slimdown – on helping one podgy pooch (Gizmo) and one cuddly cat (Pushkin) lose weight, using a combination of ..
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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.
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Lost pets: what should you do?
What can you do to prevent a pet from being lost, and to find a lost pet as quickly as possible? All pet owners, even if you have not lost your pet: Get some good photos of your pet now, before it’s ..
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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.
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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.
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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.