A recent scientific paper, published last week, showed that the incidence of dog bites requiring hospitalisation in Ireland over. has increased from 4. 65 to 5.
n this week's radio broadcast with East Coast Fm, we first discussed animal cruelty on a local farm which was highlighted by the local Gardai, and we then discussed the concept of dog parks.
Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.
Do you want to know more about chocolate toxicity in dogs? Watch the Video. I filmed the video with the friendly HouseMyDog team.
Dog parks seem to be becoming more popular, and as a dog enthusiast, you might think I'd be all in favour of them.
What do you think about dog parks: are these a positive step forwards, or a negative step backwards? Dog parks: right or wrong? The traditional and sensible approach to dog control is to ban dogs from ..
Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the recent report of an increase in the incidence of dog bites in Ireland.
Boys with dogs in Africa, waiting for rabies vaccinations (Photo: Kate Hampson). Every three months, Rabies kills more people than the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
We had fun filming the video for this mornings "vet spot" on TV3's Ireland AM. I went out to Streamstown where I met the human and canine members of the Irish World Agility Team.
There’s something about Pugs that’s particularly adorable.
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed a landmark event in the fight against Irish animal cruelty: the first prosecution to take place under the new Irish Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which ..
There is a new disease risk associated with importing pets to UK and Ireland – exotic diseases that were previously only seen in overseas countries. To find out more, read Ted’s story by c ..
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.
You may have seen the news today about a successful prosecution by the ISPCA based around a dog that was left in an empty house in Donegal.
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 ..
Pet theft is increasingly common. This week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Pete discussed the issue of lost, stolen and wandering pets.
Ross is a rescue dog. He was originally found wandering in Newbridge, Co Kildare one Christmas Eve when he was taken in by the PAWS animal sanctuary.
