Case Study
Susie, a six year old Bichon Frise who had a sore paw.
One weekend, Polly and Susie were watching television together in the living room.
Dogs
Podcast
Water safety for swimming dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs swimming and then a listener texted in with a query about her pet. To listen click on the play button.
Video
Keeping pets cool in hot weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the perennial of pets overheating in summer.
Case Study
Missy, a two year old St Bernard who reacted well to the arrival of a new baby in the house
Missy’s a big dog, weighing in at around ten stone, and until the baby’s arrival, she was the centre of attention in Sorcha’s household. Everybody adores her; she oozes gentle good nature.
Podcast
Animal Welfare Conference & Barking Dogs | East Coast Radio
This week, the podcast discusses an Animal Welfare Conference taking place in Dublin on 12th June 2015, and Pete answers a listener’s query about how to stop her dog barking incessantly in the ..
Print Article
Why do vets charge so much to spay a bitch & can they charge less? | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article on the tricky issue of the fees that vets charge to spay a bitch.
Finzi’s cut pad: one of the most common dog walking injuries
I was out walking my dog Finzi this morning, and it was the usual mad chase through fields and ditches. She loves jumping into pools of water, and that's probably where something went wrong.
Video
What does a dog’s wagging tail really mean?
A wagging tail: what does it mean? I've filmed another short pet information video with the folk from Housemydog. com. The main message is that a wagging tail doesn't always mean that a dog is happy.
Podcast
SpayAware – the importance of spaying and neutering pets | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets: in most cases, it's good for pets' health, and it is the best way to deal with Ireland's big problem with pet overpopulation.
Podcast
Compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Ireland is about to happen | Pat Kenny Show
Microchipping is about to be made compulsory in Ireland - from autumn 2015 for puppies, then from spring 2016 for all adult dogs.
Print Article
SpayAware Week: The importance of having pets spayed and neutered | Pat Kenny Show
SpayAware is an initiative that I have been helping since it was established in 2002 in response to the massive number of unwanted dogs being euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds.
Case Study
Loulou, an eight year old female Shih Tzu who had eye surgery
The Shih Tzu is one of the most ancient breeds in the world, with DNA analysis confirming that the breed’s genetic lineage goes back for thousands of years.
Video
House My Dog video: Pete explains itchy feet in dogs
Itchy feet - or "pododermatitis" - is common in dogs. To find out more, watch the video.
Dogs with itchy ears, treatments for fleas in cats – from toxic reactions to safe & effective spot ons | The Telegraph
In this week's Pet Subjects column, the main subjects under discussion are ear infections and treatments for fleas. To read the column, click here.
Podcast
Never mind Johnny Depp’s dogs – what about importing dogs into Ireland? | Pat Kenny Show
You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.
Print Article
The saga of Johnny Depp’s dogs, illegally imported into Australia. Who was right? | The Telegraph
I've enjoyed reading accounts of Johnny Depp's dogs' visit to Australia.
Case Study
Junior, a twelve year old Japanese Spitz dog who stopped putting weight on his left hind leg.
Junior’s an older dog now, at twelve years of age, but he’s still a quick-moving, nimble creature, trotting around the place rather than walking. His recent problem started in the winter months.
Video
Puppy farms in Ireland | TV3
The ISPCA rescued 340 dogs from a puppy farm last month. On Ireland AM, we discussed the issue of puppy farms in Ireland.