Shenanigans with Síle Seoige & Pete the vet | Newstalk
I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.
Cats
Microchips for all pets, from hares to tortoises…. | East Coast Radio
Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? ..
Is it OK to let your pet sleep in your bed with you?
Many people see their pets as part of the family, and it can seem just natural to allow them to sleep in the same beds as the humans.
It’s holiday season: what to do with the family pet?
For many people, the period before going away on holiday can be very stressful, but for pets, the holiday itself can be a time of stress.
Cruelty to animals: is it as important as cruelty to humans? | Vet Help Direct
To animal lovers like myself, it goes without saying that cruelty to animals should be taken seriously and dealt with severely at all times.
Sleeping with your dog under the covers in bed with you | East Coast Radio
A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, including possible health issues that may be involved.
East Coast FM vet spot: cats behaving badly – feline stress and social life | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, a reader texted in with a query about a cat that had started piddling in the house. This is a common problem, often linked to social stress.
All about cat fights and bites
The image above is of a cat called Benny. I treated him last week for a bite on his tail. At the time, it was very painful and infected but he's back to normal now.
Slaughtered greyhounds & what to do if you find an injured pet beside the road | East Coast Radio
A couple of subjects were discussed on East Coast FM this week:First, there's a sad greyhound story in the news about former racing dogs being killed by a blunt blow to the head and then dumped - in Limerick.
Stick insects and cats piddling in the house | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview with Declan Meehan, we discuss stick insects as pets, and a listener called in to discuss a common cat problem: urine marking in the home.
Cat scratching: Why do they do it?
Scratching with the front feet is a territorial instinct by which cats place their mark and establish their turf. Through scratching, cats mark their domains in two ways: Visible signs of claw marks.
House training young animals & New Year Resolutions for pet owners
Listen to the podcast. Thanks, as usual, to Declan Meehan and East Coast FM.
Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff Show | Newstalk
Pete joined Sean for a chat on Wednesday 4th January – covering subjects as diverse as behavioural problems in dogs, power cuts in Connemara, the high suicide rate in the veterinary profession a ..
Seasonal tips on caring for pets over Christmas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn and Declan Meehan discussed seasonal tips for looking after pets over the coming Christmas period.
Radio vet podcast: aortic thrombo-embolism in older cats | East Coast Radio
To listen to this week's audio podcast with Declan Meehan from East Coast FM, click on the play button.
Podcast – Halloween and pets: keep them all inside tonight | East Coast Radio
In this week's live interview on East Coast FM, I discuss basic tips for caring for pets over Halloween.
Feral Cat Awareness week: why Ireland needs to pay more attention to its wild-living cats
I've written a piece for eighteen regional newspapers across Ireland, covering the issue of feral cats. To read it, click here.
Weekly vet podcast: ticks, fleas, keeping cats out of the garden & treating ringworm | East Coast Radio
In these week's broadcast, I talk about ticks & fleas, answer a listener's question about how to keep his neighbour's cats away from his aviary, and I discuss how to treat ringworm.