Perry is an adult Peregrine Falcon
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMaurice is fascinated by birds of prey.
Birds
Five Facts About Lovebirds for St Valentines Day
The following topical guest post was written Digby Bodenham, writing for ExoticDirect pet insurance There are hundreds of colourful and affectionate pet lovebirds in the UK and Ireland, and vet fee in ..
TV3 Video
Kiko in her bow tie helps Pete the Vet answer viewers questions on Ireland AM | TV3
What's with Kiko's bow tie?I'm not into dressing pets up in exotic costumes, but when Hiro and Wolf sent me a bow tie collar for Kiko, it did make her look smart.
Podcast
This Bank Holiday weekend, check for wildlife before cutting the grass or using the strimmer | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, we discuss the importance of checking the garden for hidden wildlife before using the lawnmower or the strimmer.
Cosmic the beautiful male budgie.
This is the summer holiday season for people living in the southern hemisphere. Like many Australians, Georgia is away from home for six weeks, touring Europe.
Podcast
Cats plotting to kill, crows mobbing bird-killing humans | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show we discussed issues that arose in three topical news stories: cats as predators, smart crows and Guinness going vegan.
Sierra, a male Scarlet Macaw aged 14 years who nearly choked to death on a peanut
Sierra is a magnificent Scarlet Macaw parrot. He’s a popular and striking bird, with bright colours and long tail feathers. He’s the resident bird at a hotel complex where I was staying in Florida.
Bullied hens, cats moving home and Alabama Rot in dogs | The Telegraph
Hens and cats this week: makes a change from dogs. To read this week's Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph, click here.
Ruby, a Rose Breasted Cockatoo who had a habit of getting lost.
Pat originally bought Ruby as a present for his wife three years ago, but as time passed, the bird took a strong liking to himself. These days, Ruby’s definitely Pat’s bird.
Goodbye Ebola, hello Avian Flu. A media scare or a genuine threat to humanity? | Vet Help Direct
Avian flu is in the news again today. I have written an article on this over at VetHelpDirect - read it by clicking here.
Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
A budgie called Jimmy. John was considering getting a friend for Jimmy because he was lonely.
John has an outdoor aviary of canaries and finches, and he came across Jimmy when he was visiting a canary show.
Podcast
What to do if you find an injured young bird | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed what to do if you find a young bird that seems to need help. Listen by clicking on the play button below.
Four hens – Ruby, Ginger, Snowy and Penny who were not laying eggs.
When I visited Steve recently during a trip to the UK, he had a few questions about his new livestock.
TV3 Video
Keeping pet birds, from budgies & canaries to parrots & cockatoos | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed keeping pet birds.
Robbie, a wild robin that visits Claire’s garden who has become very tame.
Claire sees some wild mammals, including rabbits, foxes badgers and even occasional deer where she lives.
Animal A&E: animal hoarding, a Labrador pup with cystitis, a “micro-bunny” and a grumpy Cockatoo | Animal A & E
On Animal A&E this week, we have the usual selection of interesting animal stories. At Brayvet, we met Molly, a Labrador pup with cystitis ( at 04:22 on the video).
From seabirds in trouble to chemotherapy for pets | East Coast Radio
On this week’s East Coast FM Morning Show, we discussed two subjects: first, seabirds getting into trouble due to human pollution, and second, the rights and wrongs of chemotherapy being used to ..