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The perils of poorly bred pedigree cats: Pete the Vet podcast from East Coast FM
Pedigree cats need to be bred with care, choosing only healthy individuals without extreme conformation (such as flat faces or odd-shaped ears), and …
8 years ago
A story of an injured swan: podcast from Pete the Vet on East Coast FM
A swan in a local harbour was attacked by a dog and badly injured. To find out what happened, listen to this podcast.
8 years ago
Overheating dogs again!
Every summer dogs die in cars, whether parked or being driven by the owner. So everyone, please be very very careful. Listen to the podcast to find o…
8 years, 1 month ago
Is a raw meat diet better for itchy dogs?
Bonnie suffers from itchy skin: this podcast discusses food allergy, and in particular the possible benefits of a raw meat diet for dogs that are itc…
8 years, 1 month ago
Caring For Pets In A Heatwave - Pete the Vet on Spirit Radio
During this long hot summer, it's more important than ever to care for your pets carefully to make sure that they stay safe and comfortable.
8 years, 1 month ago
Urgent reminder from Gardai: NEVER LEAVE DOGS IN CARS OR VANS IN HOT WEATHER
In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle. At the Groove Festival in Bray last weekend, a dog had to be removed from the back …
8 years, 1 month ago
Keeping pets safe in hot weather & the issue of dog breeds in movies
Heatstroke is a big risk to dogs and owners need to be aware of how to keep their pets cool. And Pugs, like all flat faced dogs are more prone to thi…
8 years, 1 month ago
Spaying and neutering: why is it so important?
This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population co…
8 years, 2 months ago
How can vets help to deal with the issue of antibiotic resistance? Podcast from Pete the Vet
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession. So how…
8 years, 3 months ago
Irish vets speak out about brachycephalic dogs
At their annual conference this weekend, Irish pet vets urged members of the public to “think twice” before buying a flat faced dog like a pug, bulld…
8 years, 3 months ago