Podcast
How to keep your dog or cat safe from pet theft | Pat Kenny Show
Pet theft is increasingly common. This week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Pete discussed the issue of lost, stolen and wandering pets.
Dogs
Case Study
Ross, a twelve year old blind Terrier, and Silky, his “seeing dog” friend.
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.
Podcast
Why do dogs enjoy eating soil and chewing grass? Does it do any harm? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discussed the strange habit that some dogs have for eating soil, and chewing grass. To find out more, click on the play button.
Podcast
Options for pet care when going on holiday | Pat Kenny Show
What do you do with your pets when you go away on holiday? This is one of the complications of pet ownership, and it's best to think about it well in advance.
Print Article
Pet food – what does the label tell you and how much does it matter to your pet? | Vet Help Direct
Pet food.
Case Study
Cassie, a four year old Bichon Frise and her pup Max. Cassie developed Mastitis.
Mary had originally planned to have Cassie spayed when she was young.
The global problem of pet obesity
Pet obesity is astonishingly common. The proportion of overweight and obese pets varies from study to study, but it's thought to be between 33 and 58%.
Video
Hydrotherapy for dogs in Ireland | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we took a different angle to "Pet Project Slimdown", looking into hydrotherapy for dogs.
Overfeeding pets is the biggest animal welfare problem of our time
I've written an article at the Telegraph about overfeeding pets and the consequence of pet obesity: the biggest cause of suffering of Western pets. To read the article, click here.
Case Study
Ruby, an 18 month old Miniature Dachshund who was suffering with toothache
James has owned Ruby since she was a pup, and she’s been a healthy little dog, with no need to visit the vet.
Podcast
What’s the latest on puppy farming / puppy mills in Ireland? | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete discusses puppy farming in Ireland, following up the RTE Consumer Show investigation that was shown last week (you can watch this tv programme on RTE Player here www. rte.
Video
Lost pets: what should you do?
What can you do to prevent a pet from being lost, and to find a lost pet as quickly as possible? All pet owners, even if you have not lost your pet: Get some good photos of your pet now, before it’s ..
Podcast
Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview, we discussed the controversy around Crufts (still not update on toxicology as of 16/3) and I answered a listener's query about her cat scratching the furniture.
Video
Project Pet Slimdown update: What tasty treats can I give my pet? | TV3
This week, we continued Project Pet Slimdown with another weigh-in of Pushkin and Gizmo, followed by a discussion about giving treats to pets.
Print Article
Murder mystery at Crufts: rough handling of dogs, and what to do when malicious poisoning is suspected | Vet Help Direct
Crufts hit the news for the wrong reasons today, for two main reasons1: There was widespread concern about the winning Scottie dog being handled in an insensitive manner.
Case Study
Holly and Lucy, two 10 year old West Highland White Terriers who were suffering from halitosis.
When I examined their mouths, I could see that they were both suffering from the classical dental problem that commonly affects both dogs and humans: periodontal disease.
Podcast
How often should you wash your dog & do you need to use dog shampoo? | East Coast Radio
Dog shampoo or human shampoo? Once a week or once a year? Many dog owners ask these questions: how often should dogs be washed? Do you need to use dog shampoo or is human shampoo OK? This podcast give ..
Video
Travelling in cars safely with pets | TV3
Most car drivers are aware of the risk of carrying passengers who don't wear seatbelts.