Case Study
Kayhla, a female poodle puppy who had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each of her eyes.
When Katie-Jane brought Kayhla in to me for her vaccinations, the puppy had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each eye.
Dogs
Podcast
Is it OK to take a dog along to a human sponsored walk event? | East Coast Radio
>On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses taking dogs along on sponsored walks that are planned as human events.
Pet Product Review: Finzi’s favourite toy – the Chuckit ball launcher
Finzi loves chasing a ball, and the best way to do this is to use the sling-like launcher marketed as the Chuckit.
Case Study
Starsky (a Dutch Dwarf rabbit) and Scout ( a Golden Labrador) who are good friends.
Scout was seven years old when the cheeky rabbit arrived into his home.
Podcast
Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
Pet product review: “Woof-Box” – special pet treats delivered to your door every month
As a part of my role as a vet in the media, I am lucky enough to be the recipient of occasional samples of various pet-related goodies from time to time.
Case Study
Jessie, a five month old Springer Spaniel who had a severe reaction after being stung by a bee.
Jessie is a typical puppy – full of energy and curiosity. She is at the stage of life where she is learning all the time, and recently, she had a lesson that she won’t forget for a long time.
Podcast
Ireland’s shameful stray dog kill rate | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the latest stray dog statistics: far too many dogs are produced in Ireland and the result is that ten healthy dogs are killed every day in dog pounds acros ..
Podcast
Chocolate poisoning in dogs & why shared custody of pets can make sense | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses chocolate poisoning in pets, and why shared custody of pets can make sense when human relationships don't work out.
Ireland AM Vet Spot coming up on TV3 at 10:20am: the unacceptably high numbers of healthy dogs being killed in Ireland’s dog pounds
This week, at 10. 20am, we will be discussing a subject that I have felt passionate about for decades: the high level of killing of healthy dogs in Ireland's dog pounds.
Video
Easter miscellany: Chocolate poisoning, keeping rabbits & Bollywood dancing | TV3
This week on Ireland AM , we discussed two topical Easter subjects: chocolate and pet rabbits.
Pet product review: the Doggy Bag – a towelling bag that helps wet dogs dry quickly
Finzi has turned out to be a water loving dog. Wherever she is exercised, she seeks out water. If we're on the beach, she dashes down to the surf, wading around in foot-deep water.
Case Study
Charley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, ate a box of chocolates
Charley loves chocolate! In the past he made himself sick eating a small chocolate egg. But this time he's eaten Belgian chocolates - a lot of them.
Podcast
Greyhounds in Ireland, and why they make such good pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the background to greyhound racing in Ireland, and the reason why people should consider taking on a greyhound as a pet.
Video
Adopt a greyhound as a pet – you won’t regret it | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we featured rescued greyhounds as pets: April is Adopt-a-Greyhound month. Greyhounds are gentle, sensitive and affectionate dogs who settle well into home.
Case Study
Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
Podcast
It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.