Sweep is a 12 year old cross-bred dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESFlorence originally took in Sweep from the DSPCA as a rescue puppy back in June 2002.
Dogs
Snoop went blind after developing diabetes
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES John thought that Snoop was a normal, healthy Yorkshire terrier when he brought him to see me for his booster vaccination in April 2012, so he was shocked when I broke ..
Mac and Tosh two West Highland White Terriers
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMac and Tosh (Mac ‘n’ Tosh) have been a double act since the day they arrived as puppies back in 2006.
Kaypo the 8 year old cross-bred Labrador
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESKaypo has an unusually complicated family history for a cross bred dog.
Buzz the lurcher developed a sore eye
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESBuzz has an active lifestyle, particularly enjoying running.
Bailey got lost after escaping from the garden
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESBailey lives in a busy household: Jonathan manages the YWCA centre in Greystones, so there are always young people coming and going from his home.
Mandy the Maltese Terrier was attacked by another dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESOrla and her family have four dogs, a collection of cats and some horses. The animals generally get on well together, but last week, there was a major crisis.
Rosie and Socks are Jack Russell Terrier puppies
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES Background: The two pups are amongst the first terrier pups in Ireland whose tails have been saved by a new Irish law When Seb decided to buy two Miniature Jack Russell ..
TJ the rabbit and Molly the dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMolly was nine years old when TJ arrived into Marie’s household: he was just a baby rabbit, and Molly took to him at once.
Elle saved another dog’s life by becoming a blood donor
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESCeline’s husband suffers from allergies to animals so when Celine decided to get a family dog, she wanted one that shed as little fur as possible.
Daisy is a twelve year old Shih Tzu
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESI remember meeting Daisy for the first time back in 2002: she was a lovely, gentle puppy whom Celine had just acquired from a prestigious line of Kildare Shih Tzus.
Douglas needs an inhaler to control his bronchitis
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESDouglas is a nine year old Beagle. He first started to cough when he was just one year old, during the summer months.
Training to be a service dog with My Canine Companion: Petfix IGTV with Paulie the Goldendoodle | IGTV
This week's Petfix IGTV session features Paulie, an adorable Goldendoodle who is training to become a service dog. To find out more, watch the video above, or read this Petfix blog post.
Sunny the Collie had a painful left front foot
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESA couple of weeks ago, Sunny’s left forefoot swelled up to twice its normal size, and he stopped putting weight on it. Katrin brought him down to see me at once.
Petfix IGTV with Donncha O’Callaghan, telling Pete all about his new pup | IGTV
In this week's Petfix IGTV session, Pete talks puppies with Donncha O'Callaghan. To listen and watch, click on the play button below.
Whiskey developed a large swelling under his tail
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES Whiskey may just be the age of a human teenager at nearly 18 years of age, but in dog years, he’s ancient: the old formula of one-human-year-to-seven-dog-years would ..
World Blood Donor day – for dogs as well as people
Yesterday was World Blood Donor day, celebrating and remembering those who have given blood to save others.
Podcast
Dog attacks – why do they happen and what should be done about them? Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Following the tragedy of the dog attack on the baby in her crib in Co Waterford this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the terrible grief that the family involved must be feeling, and my hear ..