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Vet on the radio: how do you get started in dog agility & can a blind dog have his sight restored?
This week, a listener called in to ask how she can start teaching her pet dog how to do agility. Jumping over hurdles and running through tunnels is …
13 years, 1 month ago
Vet on the radio: our new vet hospital is nearly complete in Bray & how to tell if a dog is blind
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses his new veterinary hospital in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, which is nearing completion. He also…
13 years, 2 months ago
Vet on the radio: tips on preventing heat stroke in dogs during sunny weather
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the topical issue of dogs overheating in sunny weather. For some tips on how to prevent this, click on the p…
13 years, 2 months ago
Vet on the radio: stray horses, hot dogs & dogs being stolen from boarding kennels
On East Coast FM, this week, we discussed various animal welfare issues, including overheating dogs in cars, unwanted horses, and the unusual recent …
13 years, 2 months ago
Vet on the radio: how many dog years in one human year?
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the comparison of human years to dog years: is there any truth to the "one year equals seven" concept?
13 years, 2 months ago
Vet on the radio: mental health of vets, fleas and conferences
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss a range of topical issues, as well as taking a call from a listener with a dog that's moulting all over the pl…
13 years, 3 months ago
Vet on the radio: Pete the Vet has a long chat with Declan Meehan
This week on East Coast FM, Pete Wedderburn had a longer-than-usual chat with Declan Meehan, talking about his life story, from wanting to be a vet a…
13 years, 3 months ago
Radio vet spot: compulsory microchipping of dogs in Ireland. A good idea? How much should it cost?
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the announcement by the Minster of Agriculture that microchipping will be made compulsory for dogs in Irelan…
13 years, 4 months ago
Radio vet spot: Behind the scenes at TV3's Animal A&E
In this week's radio vet spot, Pete is joined by Andrea Hayes, who co-presents TV3's Animal A&E which airs every Thursday at 7.30pm. Pete and Andrea …
13 years, 5 months ago
Radio vet spot: the story of Finzi & dealing with obesity in pets
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss the story of Finzi, an abandoned dog that I rescued recently, and then we go on to discuss the issue of obesit…
13 years, 5 months ago