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How to ensure a safe Christmas for your pets | TV3
Christmas is a time to enjoy with family and friends- a time of year for relaxing and forgetting about the usual daily hassles and stresses.
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Why a dog (or cat or rabbit) is for life, and not just for Christmas: What does that really mean? | TV3
The focus of the vet spot this week was that phrase coined by Dogs Trust that has become a part of common speech: "A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas".
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Has there been a recent upsurge in animal cruelty in Ireland? | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the apparent rise in cases of cruelty to animals that have been reported in the media in recent weeks.
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Good news about tail docking & a new anti-dog poo hotline | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I was able to announce good news: the Minister of Agriculture, Simon Coveney, has announced that he will NOT allow lay people to dock puppies' tails.
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Meet the sniffer dogs that protect Ireland’s borders | TV3
Sniffer dogs are important to the Customs officials at Ireland's ports and airports. Pete travelled to Rosslare to learn more about them.
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Brush my dog’s teeth? Are you crazy? She’s cute but she’s not human! | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the fact that this November is Pedigree Pet Dental Care Month.
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Illegal dog fighting and what you should do if you suspect it’s going on in your area. | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the dangers of illegal dog fighting and what you should do, if you suspect it's going on in your area.
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Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses how best to protect our pets this Halloween. How to help pets deal with fireworksDogs, in particular, are often stressed by the explosive sounds of bangers and rockets.
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Animals and mirrors: does your pet recognise itself? These pups & kittens certainly do
It's interesting how some animals seem to be able to see themselves in mirrors - yet others act as if they don't "get it" at all.
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Assistance Dogs for children with autism | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we covered the subject of Assistance Dogs for children with autism. Pete was joined by Uzza, a much loved working Assistance Dog.
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Pete highlights the importance of microchipping your pet | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the importance of microchipping your pet.
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Where should the line be drawn in relation to pampered pets? | TV3
A new series on Channel Five has just started, titled “The World’s Most Pampered Pets” The programme blurb says the following: “A fun, entertaining and moving programme meetin ..
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What can you do to help dogs when they get depressed? | TV3
The term "depression", as used in humans, may not be entirely appropriate for dogs.
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Do foxes present a risk to pets? Plus a report on a shocking rescue case from Co Offaly | TV3
Some people feel sorry for foxes and encourage them into their garden, feeding them with dog food, and enjoying watching them. I know someone who has a family of fox cubs regularly visiting.
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Taking your pet on holidays – at home or abroad | TV3
Are you one of those lucky people who still has to take your summer holiday? If you want to take your pet with you, there's plenty to think about.
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95% of the world’s tigers have disappeared in the past century: what can be done? Watch this video | TV3
A couple of weeks ago, I visited Dublin Zoo to look at their tigers. We also discussed the similarities between tigers and pet cats: they have many behaviours and characteristics in common.
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Dog-napping: Summary of campaign about stolen dogs in Ireland | East Coast Radio, RTE, TV3
For the past few weeks, I have been mentioning dog theft in local and national media in Ireland. This post brings together some of the coverage. First, I brought a stolen dog, Erin, in with me to TV3.
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Ponies & donkeys in trouble, a rabbit with sore ears & Coco the cute Cavalier puppy | Animal A & E
On Animal A&E this week, the ISPCA segment features horses and donkeys in trouble, Bairbre deals with a rabbit with sore ears, and Pete meets a gorgeous Cavalier King Charles puppy called Coco.