Koji the 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier
Koji is an important part of the household: he even sleeps on the bed beside John and his wife every night, along with their other dog, Molly.
Dogs
Alfie the six year old cat
Alfie was originally rescued as a kitten: he had been found amongst the waste plastic and bottles at a local recycling centre.
Susie the 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier
Susie is a tiny dog: at less than 4kg, she’s smaller than most cats. She’s an active animal, full of energy and enthusiasm, which makes it particularly upsetting when she falls ill.
Jasper the one year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
As a young adult dog, Jasper has the mind of an energetic, playful puppy in the body of a fully grown dog. He is full of enthusiastic energy and curiosity, which makes him prone to getting into minor mishaps.
Penny the one year old Collie Cross
Penny is a typical young adult dog: full of energy and enthusiasm for life. She lives with Cathy in a small community in rural County Wicklow.
Alfie the 8 year old Labrador
Alfie is a gentle, good-natured dog, but he’s sensitive, and he’s nervous in certain situations.
Maya the nine year old Collie cross needed surgery
Maya has always been a healthy dog, enjoying an active life with plenty of vigorous exercise.
Dog Walking Injuries Increasing Among Older Adults: How to Prevent Them
Walking your dog has many benefits. It's a fabulous way to get in shape while spending time with your furry friend. It is also an excellent opportunity to spend some time outside and connect with nature.
Ted the two year old Miniature Schnauzer
Eva has two young adult Miniature Schnauzers, Ted and Archie. They are good natured dogs, getting on well with people and other animals.
Dog walking injuries are increasing among older adults: how to prevent them
This is a guest post, kindly written by The Peaks Pet Nanny in New Jersey, USA.
Blue is a five year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Blue is good-natured and friendly to everyone. He loves the company of humans, spending as much time as possible in the home with his family. He's the perfect pet for children.
Beoga the 10 month old Irish Setter
Colm brought Beoga in to see me recently: he had itchy ears that needed a short course of treatment.
Poppy the 10 year old Shih Tzu
Poppy is a good natured, quiet dog, but like many animals, she is full of curiosity, with a strong sense of adventure.
Podcast
Petbond: a new website to make it easier to find a new pet. Vet spot podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
How can you be sure that you are getting a new puppy or dog from an ethical source? A new website, petbond. ie has been set up to help you do exactly that.
Mylo the five year old Shih Tzu
Val has a habit of enjoying a single glass of wine every evening on the patio at the back of his house, and Mylo always joins him.
Podcast
How humans have changed dogs over the centuries: podcast
Dogs have been domesticated by humans over thousands of years.
Daisy the 7 year old Beagle became very unwell
As a Beagle, Daisy is full of energy and curiosity. A few weeks ago, this nearly got her into life-threatening trouble in an unexpected way.
Lulu the 10 year old Border Terrier
When Lulu came in to see me this week for her annual health check, Jenny reminded me of the long and complex saga that she went through as a puppy.