Bailey got lost after escaping from the garden
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESBailey lives in a busy household: Jonathan manages the YWCA centre in Greystones, so there are always young people coming and going from his home.
Dogs
Mandy the Maltese Terrier was attacked by another dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESOrla and her family have four dogs, a collection of cats and some horses. The animals generally get on well together, but last week, there was a major crisis.
Rosie and Socks are Jack Russell Terrier puppies
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES Background: The two pups are amongst the first terrier pups in Ireland whose tails have been saved by a new Irish law When Seb decided to buy two Miniature Jack Russell ..
TJ the rabbit and Molly the dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMolly was nine years old when TJ arrived into Marie’s household: he was just a baby rabbit, and Molly took to him at once.
Elle saved another dog’s life by becoming a blood donor
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESCeline’s husband suffers from allergies to animals so when Celine decided to get a family dog, she wanted one that shed as little fur as possible.
Daisy is a twelve year old Shih Tzu
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESI remember meeting Daisy for the first time back in 2002: she was a lovely, gentle puppy whom Celine had just acquired from a prestigious line of Kildare Shih Tzus.
Douglas needs an inhaler to control his bronchitis
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESDouglas is a nine year old Beagle. He first started to cough when he was just one year old, during the summer months.
Training to be a service dog with My Canine Companion: Petfix IGTV with Paulie the Goldendoodle | IGTV
This week's Petfix IGTV session features Paulie, an adorable Goldendoodle who is training to become a service dog. To find out more, watch the video above, or read this Petfix blog post.
Sunny the Collie had a painful left front foot
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESA couple of weeks ago, Sunny’s left forefoot swelled up to twice its normal size, and he stopped putting weight on it. Katrin brought him down to see me at once.
Petfix IGTV with Donncha O’Callaghan, telling Pete all about his new pup | IGTV
In this week's Petfix IGTV session, Pete talks puppies with Donncha O'Callaghan. To listen and watch, click on the play button below.
Whiskey developed a large swelling under his tail
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES Whiskey may just be the age of a human teenager at nearly 18 years of age, but in dog years, he’s ancient: the old formula of one-human-year-to-seven-dog-years would ..
World Blood Donor day – for dogs as well as people
Yesterday was World Blood Donor day, celebrating and remembering those who have given blood to save others.
Podcast
Dog attacks – why do they happen and what should be done about them? Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Following the tragedy of the dog attack on the baby in her crib in Co Waterford this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the terrible grief that the family involved must be feeling, and my hear ..
Bailey chews the daily postal delivery to shreds
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESBailey is a lively, bouncy animal, and even though Jim takes him for three good walks every day, he’s always bursting with energy.
Tess the Border Collie became lame in her back leg
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESIlona was impressed by a demonstration of working sheepdogs on a farm in County Kerry while on holiday.
Pet Anxiety – RTE Today Show – Petfix Club Pet Clinic | RTE
Does your dog or cat suffer from anxiety? Many people don't realise that their pet has this issue. Watch the video above to find out if this could be a problem in your household.
Podcast
Solving the problem of dog fouling: podcast from Newstalk | Newstalk
Pete the Vet contributed to a discussion on Newstalk’s Hard Shouder about the undercover dog poo patrols that are being planned in Cork City as part of a new campaign to tackle dog fouling, wher ..
Sonny was badly injured on his evening walk
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAt thirteen years of age, Sonny lives the quiet life of an older dog.