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When you first have a tiny puppy to protect, vaccinations are at the forefront of your mind; you do everything you can to protect ...
19 May 2021
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Pete has been a regular veterinary contributor to television, as well as local and national radio, in Ireland for over twenty years. He is a prolific writer on animal topics. He has written a weekly column in the Daily Telegraph for over a decade. He also writes weekly features in local and national newspapers in Ireland. He has authored four books to date: the latest, published in 2017, is titled Pet Subjects, and is available from his website at www.petethevet.com.
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When you first have a tiny puppy to protect, vaccinations are at the forefront of your mind; you do everything you can to protect ...
19 May 2021
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Receiving a diagnosis of arthritis in your dog can be a worrying time; you may be concerned about how you manage the condition and...
09 February 2021
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Arthritis in dogs is very common, exact figures vary but it has been estimated to affect up to 20% of dogs over 1 year of age.
09 February 2021
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Dogs with arthritis can have good days and bad days, much like their human counterparts, and with any chronic condition there may ...
09 February 2021
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Due to advances in veterinary medicine and nutrition, our pets are living for longer which leads to an increasing population of ol...
09 February 2021
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Arthritis is a progressive, and painful disease affecting one or more joints.
09 February 2021
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Like humans, doggies can get smelly. Sweat, muck and all the rest – so bathing your dog is a necessity. But it’s not a...
10 January 2018
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As we all know, Christmas is a time for the whole family, and in dog-friendly households that includes our beloved furry friends. ...
21 December 2017
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Nutrition is one of the central keys to keeping a happy, healthy dog. There are many possible ways to feed a puppy. Some people fi...
18 December 2017
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Vaccination is a vital step in protecting your puppy from several diseases which can prove to be fatal if the puppy is left unprot...
15 December 2017
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Happy half year birthday to your gorgeous puppy. Time flies rapidly, your growing furry baby will be so much bigger already, I hop...
15 December 2017
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Time flies when you’re having fun. This saying is highly applicable to the first year of puppy ownership. No doubt you have ...
15 December 2017
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Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I hope he or she is settling in well. Now is a perfect time to make that first...
15 December 2017
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With so many different breeds and crossbreeds available to buy or rescue nowadays, the thought of choosing a dog can often be quit...
15 December 2017
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It's time to explore! At 14 weeks of age your growing puppy can finally venture into the outside world and expend some of that ...
15 December 2017
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Your new puppy is on its way Congratulations on your decision to get a new puppy! There’ll undoubtedly be excitement over th...
15 December 2017
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Inviting a puppy into your home will be both a pleasurable and challenging experience. Pleasurable because it doesn’t get mu...
15 December 2017
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Congratulations to you...your fur baby is turning one! With all the trials and tribulations of loving, nurturing and every now ...
15 December 2017
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There is a special period of development in dogs, often called the “sensitive” or “puppy socialisation” pe...
15 December 2017
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If your dog lacks the motivation to get up and move around, or is behaving in a more subdued way to its usual, playful self, many ...
13 December 2017
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What constitutes an emergency? Immediate treatment you can perform yourself Where to find emergency care for you...
12 December 2017
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What is Babesiosis and how is it transmitted? Babesiosis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Babesia organisms. Th...
27 November 2017
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As we know, dogs and fireworks do not seem to mix very well. About half of dogs in the UK show some level of fear of fireworks, th...
30 October 2017
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If winter is hard on us humans, imagine how uncomfortable it can be for our canine companions when going for walks. While we get t...
17 October 2017
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Advice from veterinary behaviourist Jon Bowen What to do with dogs during fireworks or thunderstorms What to do afterwards...
16 October 2017
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It's one of our greatest fears as a pet owner, and one that many of us dread to think about. However, if it should happen that you...
11 October 2017
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Dog separation anxiety can affect your dog in differing degrees. Dogs are naturally very social and love spending time with you, s...
18 September 2017
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Have you ever wondered why your dog is rubbing their face against the side of your sofa? It might seem like odd behaviour, but the...
18 September 2017
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As a dog owner, you’re already taking steps to a more active life and achieving a good level of fitness; you’re far mo...
11 September 2017
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"Am I a cat or dog person?" is a question commonly asked by visitors to PetDialog.co.uk - and it's a question where the answer dep...
07 September 2017
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For responsible dog owners, turning pooches into good canine citizens is important. Those well-trained dogs that you see walking t...
04 September 2017
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The symptoms of itching in dogs can vary from mild to severe, causing the need for itch relief for dogs. From occasional episodes ...
07 August 2017
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With the obvious exception of biscuits and falling asleep by the fire, there aren’t many things that dogs love more than exp...
04 August 2017
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You can tolerate the excited whines. The wet nose nuzzling your ear isn’t a problem either. No, the one thing that makes d...
04 August 2017
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Does the prospect of jumping in the car fill your dog with anxiety in the form of whining, pacing or panting? Perhaps they get res...
04 August 2017
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It doesn’t matter whether you are visiting friends or taking a well-earned weekend away, escaping the humdrum needn’t ...
03 August 2017
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The UK has hundreds of hidden dog friendly beaches waiting to welcome your pup’s paw prints. Here are ten of our favourites ...
03 August 2017
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There’s something quintessentially British about a bracing countryside walk before calling in at a cosy watering hole for a ...
03 August 2017
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As temperatures soar in the summer months, it’s important to understand the impact excessive heat can have on your working d...
02 August 2017
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You may first become aware of flea bites on dogs because your dog will be restless and scratch more than normal. Look out for them...
30 July 2017
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At DogDialog, we know that pet insurance can sometimes be a bit of a tricky subject for owners, which is why we decided to write t...
27 July 2017
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Now that summer is here and the mercury is rising, it's not just us humans who want to make the most of the warm weather. Dogs enj...
17 July 2017
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Dogs in hot cars die every year in the UK. Often those dogs belong to otherwise responsible dog owners, who may return to their ca...
13 July 2017
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We’ve all heard the saying “a dog is not just for Christmas”, and as such bringing home a furry friend should be...
01 July 2017
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A dog scratches from time to time – which can be a completely natural behaviour. However, it can also be the symptom of a mo...
29 June 2017
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As a caring and responsible dog owner, you want to make sure your pooch is as safe and happy as can be while you’re away on ...
23 June 2017
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With the recent news coverage of Alabama rot, or to give it its official name, Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV),...
17 May 2017
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Taking your dog on the train for the first time? Here are eight simple tips for a fuss-free, waggy-tailed journey. Tickets please!
09 February 2017
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Travel sickness in dogs is a surprisingly common ailment – especially in younger dogs – and can be treated relatively ...
31 January 2017
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Naming your puppy is right up there with the best pet owner moments: bringing the dog home for the first time, the first time the ...
25 January 2017
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For those of us who can’t or won’t travel without the pet pooch, pub options are limited. But they’re not out of...
25 January 2017
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Many of us have attended first aid training at school or at work; but not many of us will have attended dog first aid courses. Dog...
25 January 2017
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Rock salt poisoning is being discussed a lot at the moment due to the freezing temperatures as rock salt is used to help de-ice ro...
16 January 2017
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Diabetes in dogs is a serious, hormonal condition that can easily go undiagnosed. Why? Because symptoms can be subtle and easily o...
10 January 2017
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There can be a number of possible causes of itchy skin in dogs, but if your pooch is in a predicament, then it needs fixing pronto...
10 January 2017
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Every dog loves a scratch, yes? Dogs itch, just like they bark at cats, shake after rainfall and growl at the postman. But when is...
10 January 2017
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So, you’ve discovered fleas on your dog and understandably you want rid quick. Your next moves are crucial, but there are si...
06 January 2017
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Wet noses, waggy tails and lots and lots of love. It’s easy to see why dogs make so many friends. Unfortunately, they also h...
04 January 2017
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Ticks are big news and ticks are bad news. No mere itch-bringer, the vast majority of ticks go unnoticed by your pal. However, the...
04 January 2017
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Finding a tick buried into your dog’s skin is not very pleasant at all. Besides causing a possible skin reaction they can t...
20 December 2016
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Ticks in the UK pose a very real threat to the health and welfare of your dog’s life. It is now estimated that a third of UK...
19 December 2016
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Fleas are a nuisance. Unfortunately, without careful attention, it’s almost inevitable that they will try to invade your dog...
30 November 2016
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You've booked your yearly holiday away; which means it’s time to pick a dog kennel for your beloved family pet. To ensure yo...
25 November 2016
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So, what happens if you don't remove your dog's tick? Well, recent research has found that one-third of the UK’s dogs are ca...
15 November 2016
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