Case Study
Sparky was accidently woken from hibernation
When an old shed was being dismantled Sparky's hibernation was disturbed. He was a healthy hedgehog, but how could we help him to go back to sleep?
Pets & Other Animals
Podcast
Podcast: killing feral cats in NZ and TNR in Ireland | East Coast Radio
In New Zealand, a school set up a competition to reduce the local feral cat population by asking children to shoot cats dead. After a huge outcry, this crazy idea was abandoned.
Case Study
Zelda a 3 month old Sharpei cross puppy with ear mites
Cathy’s much-loved elderly Sharpei, Milicent, died of old age just a month ago, and Cathy was devastated.
Case Study
Alfie is a 2 month old cross-bred Sharpei puppy
Alfie was attacked by another dog in his household. He was bleeding from toothmarks on top of his skull, as well as a wound under his chin.
Case Study
Sissi stayed out late one night and came home limping
When Sissi came home limping, much later than usual, it seemed at first as though she'd been in a fight. The truth was much more serious than that.
Jessie and Ponyo are two Collie puppies
Chris and his family had been looking for a couple of rescued dogs for a while but they hadn’t found what they were looking for.
Case Study
Perry the Peregrine Falcon was found injured
A man walking his dog found Perry lying beside the road, unable to fly and obviously in need of help.
Case Study
Zara the eleven year old Golden Retriever
There’s something about Golden Retriever puppies that’s particularly appealing. At the back of her mind, Gill always had a hope that one day, Zara would give birth to a litter of magnificent puppies.
Podcast
Podcast: the live animal crib debate, plus do animals dream? | East Coast Radio
In this week’s 15 minute podcast, after an initial chat about phones (a shared interest of myself and Declan Meehan, the interviewer), we discussed the recent debate about a live animal crib in ..
Case Study
Bubba is a 4 year old Golden Retriever
Bubba is one of those dogs who is a part of the family. Last Saturday morning, he had a lie-in, as he always does on Saturdays.
Supporting a new wildlife hospital for Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland
The saga of a national wildlife hospital for Ireland continues, and your help is still needed to attain this goal on a permanent basis.
Case Study
Jade is a 3 year old Doberman who nearly died
It was very unusual for Jade not to eat her breakfast, and even more unusual when she didn't want to go for her walk. What was going on?
Podcast
Podcast: Pugs can no longer be considered “typical dogs” due to ill health linked to conformation | East Coast Radio
A new report highlights that pugs are 54 times more likely to suffer from breathing issues compared to other types of dog. The report authors say that Pugs can "no longer be considered typical dogs".
Podcast
Podcast: the debate over the proposed swan-trapping bridge in Bray | East Coast Radio
In my home town of Bray, Co Wicklow, a new bridge over a local river has been proposed.
Please help to stop this swan-trapping bridge in Bray
An anti-wildlife bridge is being planned in my home town of Bray.
Case Study
Nine year old Beau had a heart murmur
When the vet noticed a slight heart murmer at a routine vet visit it wasn't too concerning. But when Beau later became ill it became relevant.
Case Study
Pippa the terrier has always had itchy ears
Sally adopted Pippa from Sharpeshill Animal Sanctuary in County Wicklow.
YouTube
“A Vet’s Calling”: interview with Pete the Vet and Ana Isabel
Ana Isabel, and her dog Teddy, create a regular Youtube podcast looking at different aspects of life with animals. She interviewed me for 40 mins. https://www.