Five dogs and four cats in Greece
Holidays can be an expensive luxury: as well as the cost of air flights to reach your destination, you need to pay for accommodation and often a rental car to get around.
Cats
Podcast
Ireland’s first cat cafe: Pete the Vet’s podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page.
Bluebell is a ten year old cat
As an older cat, Bluebell lives a calm, quiet life. She spends her day snoozing in the sunshine or strolling around the garden, never venturing far from the house.
Persia is a 14 year old with a new lease for life
As she grew older, like many cats, Persia stopped being so thorough about grooming herself. She no longer spent as much time licking and nibbling her coat: she preferred just to sleep.
TV3 Video
Pete the Vet calls for Ireland to become “a republic of animals” on Ireland AM | TV3
This week on Ireland AM we discussed the health benefits of living in closer proximity to animals. Watch the video link at the foot of the page, or read on to find out more.
Podcast
Should cats be kept indoors all the time? Pete the Vet’s podcast on Newtalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page What’s the problem with cats being allowed outside? In Ireland, while owners are legally responsible for the actions of their ..
Guest post: How to keep Cats Out of the Garden
This guest post has been written by Ann Katelyn, who loves gardening, homesteading and writing.
TV3 Video
Holiday care options for pets: Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | The Telegraph, TV3
Holiday care for petsPet care is an important part of holiday planning for people who have animals in their life. There are three main options, each with pros and cons.
Podcast
Feral felines: what’s the best way of dealing with feral cats? Podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Click on the play button at the foot of this page to listen to the podcast in fullCats in ireland are not controlled in the same way as dogsCats are virtual nonentities as far as the State is concerned.
Ruby brings live mice into the house
If anyone is unlucky enough to get a mouse or rat infestation in their home, one of the obvious suggestions to control the pests is to "get a cat".
Article
Podcast
Easter: chocolate, lilies & hot cross buns can poison pets. Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Avoid poisoning your pets accidentally over Easter Over the Easter weekend, there are several hidden toxic hazards for pets in many homes, and it’s far better to avoid them rather than waiting u ..
Boots the cat seemed to lose the power in her hind legs
One Saturday morning, Boots started to behave strangely. She had difficulty walking properly on her back legs, and when Maria went up to her, she rolled on her back in a peculiar way.
Squirt the cat came home with a broken jaw
Squirt featured on the Nine O'Clock News when he was just a kitten after he had been saved from drowning. A man had fished out a bag containing three kittens from the Dodder Canal.
TV3 Video
First aid for pets: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
First aid for petsTo watch this week's video from TV3, click on the link at the foot of this page. There are times when a vet isn't available: an animal is sick or injured, and immediate action is needed.
Chip developed a strange rash on her face
Aoife has never known life without Chip. Six years before she was born, her parents adopted the young adult cat from the DSPCA.
Boomer was unable to pass urine
When Lisa comes home in the evening, Boomer always rushes to greet her, purring.
Ginger and Toby both developed a swollen front foot
Anne-Marie's one-year-old cats were in perfect health when she left for work last Monday morning. They had enjoyed breakfast, and she expected that they would have a typically easy "cat" day.
Alfie the cat refuses to leave the house
Alfie was found one morning, as an adult cat, by Catriona's daughter, Holly.