Luna is a 5 year old Collie Cross
Luna is Deirdre’s second dog: she also has a placid, easy-going twelve year old Collie called Bella.
Pets & Other Animals
George the five year old neutered male cat
Jason has four cats, and he's discovered over the years that if they have accidents or fall ill, it can be expensive to go to the vet to give them the care they need.
Oscar the 14 year old Terrier
Julie has three dogs. While she adores them all, she calls Oscar her “heart” dog: there’s something special about him. He has an outstanding personality, making friends everywhere he goes.
Kermit the ten year old neutered male cat
Fiona took Kermit on as a rescued kitten from our vet clinic, and he’s been healthy for most of his life.
Kodi the ten year old Labrador Cross
Kodi is a gentle dog, who enjoys socialising and playing with people and animals. During the recent snow storms, he was more excited than ever to go out into the local park and have fun.
Why older dogs are a great fit with older adults
Many seniors look forward to owning a dog in the golden years of their life. A dog not only gives them company but also makes them feel loved, happy, and responsible.
Soldier is a 10 year old Greyhound
Greyhounds make excellent pets, and Soldier is a good example. He is a quiet, good-natured dog, spending most of his time lounging around at home.
What to do if your pet falls ill and needs a vet during the Coronavirus pandemic
This infographic was created by https://www. vetedx. com/ as one of many helpful resources for pet owners.
Holly the one-and-a-half year old Collie cross
Holly is a high energy dog. Her ancestors would have been working Collies, bred to herd sheep over hillsides all day, every day.
Podcast
We need a database of dog attacks in Ireland so that we can learn: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
BackgroundTragically, an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by two dogs at his home in Tallaght in Dublin.
Tuffers the six year old Cairn Terrier
Tuffers is a well named dog: he’s a tough little terrier. He has the coarse, wirey coat that’s typical of his breed.
Cassie suffers with cystitis
Christina has been coming to see me with her family’s pets since she was twelve years old; Cassie is first dog that she’s owned as an adult, and I’ve been caring for her since she was a young puppy.
York is a fabulous 6 year old Guide Dog
Joe has been blind since he was a young child, and he was one of the first people in Ireland to have a Guide Dog, back in the 1970’s.
TV3 Video
It’s dog show season: Crufts and more on Ireland Am | Ireland AM, TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed dog shows: Crufts is on this week, and next week it's the annual St Patricks Day dog show in Dublin.
Miracle the four year old cat
Kittens and cats often come into people’s lives in unusual ways, but the arrival of Miracle into Christina’s life was exceptionally bizarre.
Lucy the eighteen year old Cocker Spaniel
Michael was fourteen years old when Lucy came into his life.
Podcast
The story about CBD oil products for pets – podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Thirty years ago, cannabis was an illegal drug that most people might never encounter.
Article
Does your dog have a good social life? Video clip from Ireland AM | Ireland AM
In this video clip from Ireland AM, we discuss the importance of socialisation for puppies and for adult dogs. Watch the clip by clicking at the foot of this page. Behaviourist, Suzi Walsh, from www.