Podcast
Puppy farming, animal cruelty conviction in Donegal | Pat Kenny Show
ISPCA raided a puppy farm in Co Carlow last week. The conditions were described as "absolutely horrendous", with ISPCA Inspectors seizing 52 dogs of mixed breed and type.
Cats
Case Study
Tips, a 15 year old cat who developed a problem known as “mega-oesophagus”
Lisa had been away from home travelling overseas. When she returned, she noticed that Tips’ breathing seemed different.
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The finale of Project Pet Slimdown – the last weigh in for Pushkin and Gizmo | TV3
This spring, the vet spot on Ireland AM has been focussing – via Project Pet Slimdown – on helping one podgy pooch (Gizmo) and one cuddly cat (Pushkin) lose weight, using a combination of ..
Podcast
How to keep your dog or cat safe from pet theft | Pat Kenny Show
Pet theft is increasingly common. This week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Pete discussed the issue of lost, stolen and wandering pets.
Podcast
Options for pet care when going on holiday | Pat Kenny Show
What do you do with your pets when you go away on holiday? This is one of the complications of pet ownership, and it's best to think about it well in advance.
The global problem of pet obesity
Pet obesity is astonishingly common. The proportion of overweight and obese pets varies from study to study, but it's thought to be between 33 and 58%.
Overfeeding pets is the biggest animal welfare problem of our time
I've written an article at the Telegraph about overfeeding pets and the consequence of pet obesity: the biggest cause of suffering of Western pets. To read the article, click here.
Case Study
Patches, a three year old cat who almost died from renal failure after coming into contact with Lillies.
Patches was a normal, healthy, young adult cat. Nobody could have guessed that within a few days, she’d be in intensive care, fighting for her life.
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Lost pets: what should you do?
What can you do to prevent a pet from being lost, and to find a lost pet as quickly as possible? All pet owners, even if you have not lost your pet: Get some good photos of your pet now, before it’s ..
Podcast
Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview, we discussed the controversy around Crufts (still not update on toxicology as of 16/3) and I answered a listener's query about her cat scratching the furniture.
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Project Pet Slimdown update: What tasty treats can I give my pet? | TV3
This week, we continued Project Pet Slimdown with another weigh-in of Pushkin and Gizmo, followed by a discussion about giving treats to pets.
Podcast
Physical abuse of cats & how to stop cats being picked on by angry humans | East Coast Radio
Physical abuse of cats is sickeningly common, with many stories of cats around Ireland being deliberately injured by people.
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Travelling in cars safely with pets | TV3
Most car drivers are aware of the risk of carrying passengers who don't wear seatbelts.
Planning your summer holidays? Have your pets minded for free or get free accommodation for minding pets
To listen to my latest interview on Today FM, click here. It's about Trusted House Sitters, a new animal-related website.
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Project Pet Slimdown: Weight reduction for dogs and cats | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, it was time to reweigh the two overweight pets that are our model patients for the series. Two weeks on, they had both lost weight, but only a small amount.
Podcast
Dealing with overweight and obese pets | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast, first broadcast on East Coast FM, reviews the important issue of overweight and obese pets.
Case Study
Ginger, an 8 year old cat who was suffering from toothache.
Ginger lives the life of a typical modern Irish cat. He lives in a suburban house, and is fed on tinned food, supplemented by his own hunting expeditions.
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Pete the Vet tackling fat pets in Project Pet Slimdown | TV3
Project Pet Slimdown aims to tackle the issue of pet obesity in Ireland.