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Pest disturbed by the dogs, perhaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pets

'the dogs perhaps' is the definition.

'pest disturbed' is the wordplay.
'disturbed' indicates an anagram.
'pest' anagrammed gives 'PETS'.

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pets that I've seen before include "Animals at home" , "Domesticated animals" , "Domestic animals" , "Little darlings - step on them" .)

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