Pet Product review: looking after your pet’s remains after their death in a novel way – “cremation jewellery”
We all dread that day when we finally need to say goodbye to our pets.
Cats
Vet Help Direct Blog: the truth about your dog’s food? Or sensationalist entertainment dressed up as “the truth”? | Vet Help Direct
There are many different types of pet food available, from a variety of sources, and it can be confusing for pet owners.
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Dry or moist food, home cooked, raw meat and bones? How to feed your pet properly | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the best way to feed pets. Feeding your pet properly is one of the most important aspects of good pet care, and it's one of the most contentious.
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The difficult goodbye: Deciding when it’s time to have a pet euthanased | TV3
The single most challenging part of being a vet that is euthanasia, or to use the commonly used phrase, “putting down animals”.
Case Study
Ness developed Lyme Disease after being bitten by a tick and Puddie her cat kept her company while she recovered
Ness was bitten by a tick and she will never forget the consequences. Ness became seriously ill with Lyme Disease.
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Jake is 14 years old and has kidney disease, which is one of the most common conditions to affect older cats
Jake is a big animal, at around twice the weight of a typical moggie. He is not fat; he has a large frame, and he is very well-muscled.
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Bowie, an eight week old pedigree Asian kitten that the neighbours gave to Hanna and Luke as a present
The Kane family had been considering getting a pet for some time. Hanna and Luke’s parents had heard that pet ownership was good for children.
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How to ensure a safe Christmas for your pets | TV3
Christmas is a time to enjoy with family and friends- a time of year for relaxing and forgetting about the usual daily hassles and stresses.
Podcast
Xmas presents for pets & how to keep invading cats out of your home | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discussed the problem with cats going into other people's houses. He goes on to discuss Christmas presents for pets and animal lovers.
VetHelpDirect blog: new survey shows that millions of pets suffer because of human negligence | Vet Help Direct
We all like to see ourselves as "good", yet when you add all of us together, as "society", the outcome is often far from "good".
Case Study
Jasper, an 8 year old Siamese cat who is suffering with a dental disease
Jasper has always been a healthy cat. I see him every April for his booster vaccination, and I always enjoy his distinctive Siamese personality.
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Snowy, a white cat who was drenched in oil by some trouble making youths.
Snowy, like most Irish cats, is allowed to come and go from his own home as he pleases.
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Kitty, a six week old stray kitten who was rescued by Ciara after being badly injured when thrown from a moving car
Ciara often drives along the road between Knockananna and Tinahealy in County Wicklow. It is a typical Irish country road, with small hills and bends to negotiate.
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Lily, a four year old cat who came home from a short walk with a deep laceration on her back
Lily is a home loving cat, but she does enjoy spending time in the back garden and surrounding area. She doesn’t venture far, and if Lydia ever goes out to call her, she soon comes scampering back inside.
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Sophie, a nine year old cat who suffered a broken pelvis after being hit by a car
Sophie is a home-loving cat, and when there was no sign of her for three days, her family knew that there was something very wrong. They searched everywhere for her, and had almost given up hope.
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Geri, a one year old female cat who was putting on too much weight
Lauren’s family originally thought that Geri was a tom cat, christened Jerry after the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons.
Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks season
It's Halloween today, and the peak of the fireworks season is upon us in Ireland. It's estimated that around 50% of pets are upset by the loud squeals and bangs of fireworks.
Case Study
Louis, a two year old male cat who had been staying away from home for days, and was coming back battered and bruised.
As a kitten, Louis used to stay around the family home all the time. He loved being in the house, and he enjoyed playing with humans.