Ella is my daughter, and Kiko is my own dog. The stimilant in chocolate is highly toxic to dogs, and every year, vets see dogs dying after eating too much chocolate, especially at Easter time.
Animal welfare in Ireland often does not seem to be taken seriously. In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent court case where a man was just given community service for beating his dog to death.
This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
As a vet student, the study of animal law was one of my least favourite subjects. I wanted to know about animal diseases, and how they could be cured.
Importing a dog from another country can be more complicated than you might think.
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding dogs raw potato skins and pea pods. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutrition in general.
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
Upset stomachs in dogs are common at this time of year. In this week's podcast, Pete discusses gastroenteritis in dogs, and why it is such a common issue and what dog owners can do about it.
Figo is an unusual little dog: he enjoys watching television. Every evening, he settles down on his favourite cushion with Maria and her husband, gazing at the television, just like his owners.
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
Did you know that all-black pets are more difficult to rehome than other colours? I've written an article on that subject this morning, over at the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking here.
Barking dogs can be a serious problem - for owners, and also for their neighbours. The challenge of dealing with the problem of barking dogs is that there is no answer that works in every situation.
Lulu has a favourite game: she loves chasing her tennis ball in the back garden. There’s nothing complicated about it: Ashling throws the ball, Lulu chases it, brings it back, and Ashling throws it again.
I've written an article about the recent foray of Grazia magazine into dodgy advice on earning cash via breeding animals as a casual home business.
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
Holiday pet care is an important issue. I know some people who refuse to go away because they worry so much about what they'll do with their pets.
Scruff was originally found wandering the streets when he was eight months old. He was in poor condition, half-starved and covered in fleas.
