Case Study
Pippa lost her leg after being hit by a train
The accident happened three years ago, but Pippa will show the scars for the rest of her life in a very visible way: she only has three legs.
Pets & Other Animals
Podcast
Can dogs and cats be vegetarian or vegan? | East Coast Radio
Many people have chosen to be vegan for the month for January, taking part in Veganuary.
Case Study
Henny Penny wears a special jersey
Susan is the founder and organiser of LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
Podcast
What to do if your dog has vomiting or diarrhoea: Pete the Vet podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Digestive disorders are incredibly common in pets, especially in dogs. To listen to the podcast click on the link at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Smudge developed a nasty cough
Smudge is a fit, healthy young dog, and when he began to cough occasionally, Robyn didn't worry too much.
Case Study
Ernie the anxious rescue dog
Rebecca's family used to have two dogs, but they both died of old age in 2013.
Podcast
Podcast of Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show: changes in rules on vet clinic ownership & festive foodstuffs that can poison pets | Pat Kenny Show
From changes in vet clinic ownership rules to festive human foods that can harm pets: listen to the podcast below.
Podcast
Weekly podcast: Christmas treats for dogs – from Pawsecco and Bottom-sniffer craft beer to genuinely useful dog toys | East Coast Radio
Considering Christmas presents for your pets? What sort of indulgences are appropriate and which are just a bit of fun? To find out more, listen to this podcast by clicking on the play button below.
Case Study
Suki is a 13 year old Springer Spaniel
Suki is a healthy thirteen year old dog, with the usual minor problems that are common in old age. Her muzzle is greying and she has early cataracts in her eyes, so her vision is beginning to dim.
The importance of finding nutrition that’s a perfect fit for your pet
#SP Companionship is the main reason for keeping pets. A dog, cat, rabbit (or other pet) is a fellow sentient being; a deep friendship between animal and human often develops.
Podcast
Can cats ever be safe when left to roam outdoors. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast click on the play button at the foot of this page.
Video
Snakes: better watched in movies than kept as pets. Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
To watch the video of this vet spot, click on the link at the foot of this page The new Jumanji movie, titled Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, starring Jack Black and others, has just been released, an ..
Case Study
Rocky a thirteen month old Leonberger
This family have kept large and giant breed dogs for many years, including a Rough Collie and Bernese Mountain Dogs. They enjoy the larger-than-life personality that these breeds often seem to have.
Dog blood donations & the UK dog blood bank: an infographic that explains it all
Image creative license to DoggyDreamTeam © ..
Podcast
Irish vets call on advertisers to stop using flat-faced dogs in the media: Pete the Vet on Pat Kenny Show vet spot | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week’s podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Vet Ireland calls for advertisers and promoters to cease using images of Pugs and other flat-faced breeds of animals ..
Case Study
Pepsi the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier
Pepsi 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.
Case Study
Pumpkin was badly injured after going missing
Pumpkin came into in Ciaran's life as a kitten two years ago: it was the day before Halloween, which explains her seasonal name.
Case Study
Holly the terrier has a high level of sensitivity
Gertie took on Holly as a rescue dog, eight years ago, from the Wicklow SPCA animal sanctuary. She had been found wandering in the Kilmacurragh estate, not far from the sanctuary.