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Boomer was unable to pass urine
When Lisa comes home in the evening, Boomer always rushes to greet her, purring.
Cats
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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.
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Alfie the cat refuses to leave the house
Alfie was found one morning, as an adult cat, by Catriona's daughter, Holly.
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Lupus the cat had something strange protruding from his ear
As one of Ireland's most enthusiastic bird watchers, it may seem strange that Eric Dempsey is a cat lover.
Podcast
Can cats and kittens be a life threatening risk? And should they be allowed outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Inventing untrue stories about cats does not help anyoneKittens and cats made headlines this week, mostly because they were deliberately sensationalist.
Case Study
Fifi a 12 week old rescue tabby kitten
Claudette used to live in London with three cats. When she came across to Ireland, she was initially only planning a short stay, so she left her cats with her mother.
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.
Print Article
Six facts about cats that everybody needs to know | East Coast Radio, The Telegraph
I’ve been talking and writing a lot about cats in the media over the past two weeks, and this post aims to bring the various strands together, including my interview on the Pat Kenny Show, and m ..
Case Study
Tycho was in pain and was behaving strangly
Sonya knew that there was something amiss with Tycho. First, he was squinting with his left eye, as if in pain, and second, he refused to eat his breakfast. She brought him in to see me.
Podcast
Can you stop cats from hunting and bringing home prey? | Pat Kenny Show
This week's topic on the Pat Kenny Show was how to prevent hunting behaviour in pet cats. The link to the radio show podcast is at the foot of this post.
Rise in fatal cat shootings leads to calls for better airgun licensing in England and Wales | The Telegraph
As a vet in practice, the most distressing cases that I see happen when somebody deliberately harms an animal.
Case Study
Kat broke his jaw when playing with his brother outside
Jennie has two cats - Kat and Kit. She took them both on as kittens in the hope that they'd grow up to be friends.
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Lily the kitten had ringworm
Alana and her family found Lily, a friendly kitten, in an animal sanctuary. The three children adored her from the start, taking it in turns to pick her and hug her.
Podcast
Bringing a pet into Ireland? This is what you need to know | Pat Kenny Show
The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled so that infectious diseases such as rabies are not carried in by animals. In the past, a six month quarantine was compulsory for every pet.
Case Study
Taqui, a beautiful feral cat
Many people will be heading overseas over the next couple of months, escaping the cool dampness of the Irish "summer" for sunshine in destinations like Spain, Portugal and Greece.
Print Article
Giving medication to pets: how is it for you? | Vet Help Direct
Giving medication to pets is not always easy: compliance with your vet's instructions can be challenging.
Podcast
The dangers of lilies to cats | Pat Kenny Show
Kidney failure is common in cats, and one of the lesser well known causes is Lily poisoning.
Case Study
Tabitha got her head stuck in a crisp bag.
Maia and Tasiana live close to one another, often visiting each others' houses. Maia's cat, Tabitha, enjoys the company of the two girls, often joining in with them for games.