Smudge developed a nasty cough
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESSmudge is a fit, healthy young dog, and when he began to cough occasionally, Robyn didn’t worry too much.
Dogs
Ernie the anxious rescue dog
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESRebecca’s family used to have two dogs, but they both died of old age in 2013.
Suki is a 13 year old Springer Spaniel
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESSuki is a healthy thirteen year old dog, with the usual minor problems that are common in old age.
Rocky a thirteen month old Leonberger
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESThis family have kept large and giant breed dogs for many years, including a Rough Collie and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Pepsi the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESPepsi started to itch last week. He was using his hind leg to scratch the back of his neck, and he nibbled at his lower back with his teeth.
Lilly a one year old American Bull Terrier
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESA couple of months ago, Lilly started limping on her right fore leg.
Molly an eight year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESKerri was just three years old when Molly arrived in her life as a puppy.
Five dogs and four cats in Greece
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESHolidays can be an expensive luxury: as well as the cost of air flights to reach your destination, you need to pay for accommodation and often a rental car to get around.
Maya the nine year old Collie cross needed surgery
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMaya has always been a healthy dog, enjoying an active life with plenty of vigorous exercise.
Peanut the pug needed a tracheostomy
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESThe Pug is a popular breed in Ireland: their small, big-eyed, snub-nosed, round-faced appearance ranks them high in the cuteness stakes.
Zola is a 2 year old Siberian Husky
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESSiberian Huskies have become popular dogs in Ireland in recent years: there’s something about their wolf-like appearance that appeals to people.
Tora is an 11 year old Shiba Inu
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESThe signs of Tora’s deafness developed suddenly. One day in June, she stopped responding when Suzanne went out into the back garden to bring her inside.
Flash is a 5 year old Beagle
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESBeagles are a popular breed, but many people don’t realise that as well as having charming personalities, they also tend to have some challenging behaviours.
Kiko is a 12 week old crossbred puppy
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES The summer is the perfect time to get a new pet: children are off school so they can spend time with the new arrival and the weather is good, so they can all spend more ..
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.
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.