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Dog rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis poisoning
Pets
Black Labrador Tokyo collapsed while walking with owner Christina Bluhme, a dog trainer from Esher, Surrey, about halfway up the UK's highest peak last weekend
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'Little-known' heatstroke symptom in dogs RSPCA says affects mouth
Dogs
The RSPCA has issued advice on how to spot the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs
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Irish Blue Cross urges dog owners to stop walking pooches in hot weather
Pets
The charity is concerned about the number of dogs that are exercised in hot weather, and those left in cars
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Beloved Dublin dog known for pub adventures now has weeks to live without cancer treatment
Dogs
Beloved pet pooch Elmo was diagnosed with Stage III large cell lymphoma following a routine vet check-up on June 16.
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Beloved Dublin pet store to close next week after difficult decision
Pets
The closure has been a shock for its long-committed customers.
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The germiest item in your home isn't your toilet - and most people use it every day
House
From your kitchen to the bedside table, here are eight everyday unexpected household items that could be making you ill.
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'Awful fright' as Leitrim woman finds colourful snake on Rayburn
Carrick-on-Shannon
A Carrick on Shannon woman was left terrified after a colourful pet snake, which had earlier been spotted in her garden, turned up months later coiled on her Rayburn.
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Vet shares 3 mistakes dog owners make when dealing with separation anxiety
Dogs
One vet has shared three common mistakes many pet owners make when leaving their furry friends at home alone that are actually making their dog's separation anxiety worse
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Search ends in tragedy as stolen dog found dead on railway in South Wales
Dogs
A police investigation is underway
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Dogs are the perfect antidote to this new golden age of the manosphere ass**le
Dogs
I learned the hard way there has never been a better time to have a dog in your life than now
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Foxes, cats and rats will stay away from gardens with 39p natural repellent
Gardening
Gardeners say the animals hate one particular smell
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'I'm a vet and there's 1 thing all owners ask when it's time to say goodbye'
Pets
Dr John Murray, a vet who specialises in making pets' final moments as comfortable as possible, has shared the one question all owners ask when saying goodbye to their beloved pets
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Dog behavioural expert pinpoints 2 steps to ensure your pet behaves 'perfectly'
Dogs
Clinical Canine Behaviourist, Will Atherton, has detailed his two essential training methods that he claims can solve 99% of problematic behaviours amongst dogs
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'I'm a vet and 1 tell-tale symptom in pets could mean they're at end of life'
Animals
A vet has shared a key sign that could indicate your pet needs medical attention, and it's a symptom that may seem relatively innocent at first but could show they're at the end of their life
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Irish homes warned 'don't dry clothes outside' from Friday
Hay fever
Households across Ireland are being urged to avoid drying clothes outside as pollen levels begin rising, which could trigger hay fever.
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Irish households must inspect this one kitchen ingredient before Wednesday
Weather
With warmer weather on the way for Ireland, households are being urged to inspect a kitchen staple for tiny pests.
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Major Dunnes Stores rescue operation after something spotted above shoppers
Dunnes Stores
A major multi-day rescue operation was launched at a Dunnes Stores supermarket in Kilkenny earlier this month.
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Vet settles debate on whether dogs should wear coats as Arctic blast to hit Ireland
Dogs
With the chilly weather set to return to Ireland later this week, vet, Dr Katrina Warren has shared the identity of six breeds of dog that will feel the cold more than others
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Ireland's first pet palliative service offers comfort for terminal animals
Pets
Dr Megan Anderson went about setting up Rainbow Bridge Veterinary Service after she welcomed Pip into her life at the end of 2023.
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Pet bans to be scrapped in major Irish housing shake up
Irish Government
Fianna Fáil Senator Teresa Costello, who has been campaigning for the change, welcomed the decision but said the delay had already caused deep distress for many tenants.
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Meet Dublin's Dr Doolittle, who left the corporate world behind to turn love of animals into new vocation
Pets
Juju Vasiliauskaite had been climbing the corporate ladder until she decided on a new vocation inspired by her love of animals
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Irish homes must try this 50 cent spider hack before October
Spiders
As spider season begins in Ireland, homeowners are being advised to use simple, eco-friendly methods, including a 50 cent citrus hack, to repel the eight-legged visitors before October.
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'I'm a dog trainer and there's breed I'd never bring into a busy family home'
Dogs
A dog trainer has shared why he 'would never bring a certain breed into his family home' and it's not for the reason you might think, after a fan asked if he 'hated' the breed in question
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Dog shelter scans stray's microchip and then something amazing happens
Dogs
A dog shelter was left stunned when they scanned a stray dog's microchip – because they made a jaw-dropping discovery that changed the animal's life forever
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