Case Study
Molly the 10 month old Dalmation is a “fire safety dog”
Fire safety is not a subject that naturally grabs the attention of children, yet house fires are common, and it's often children who are victims.
Pets & Other Animals
Case Study
Frost the Siberian Husky who swallowed a fish hook
Mark took on his two Husky-type dogs from the DSPCA last summer: they had been abandoned by their previous owners, a common problem for these large, energetic breeds.
Podcast
Seal rescue in Ireland: a podcast describing a real life case of rescuing a Grey Seal pup | East Coast Radio
I was recently involved in the rescue of an injured seal pup from one of the beaches in my local town (Bray, in County Wicklow, Ireland).
Case Study
Jessie the Labrador suffers with itchy skin
Jessie is an 11 year old Labrador who suffers from one of the most common health issues to afflict dogs in Ireland today: itchy skin.
Podcast
Pat Kenny Show Vet podcast: seal rescue in Ireland plus questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
A seal pup was rescued on a Bray beach this weekLast Tuesday, I received a call from Seal Rescue Ireland: a baby seal had been found washed up on a Bray beach ,injured and wedged between rocks.
Case Study
Alfie the cat refuses to leave the house
Alfie was found one morning, as an adult cat, by Catriona's daughter, Holly.
Podcast
Change in policy in UK animal welfare strategy has major implications for Irish animal welfare: report plus podcast | Pat Kenny Show
Report on UK animal welfare strategy A major report has just been published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, a cross-party group which is appointed by the House of Commons ..
Print Article
The huge impact of noise stress on dog behaviour | The Telegraph
I've just written a piece on the impact of noise stress in dogs, as my latest online post for the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking on the link at the foot of this post.
Case Study
Holly the Jack Russell Terrier had a strange swelling under her eye
A few weeks ago, Joyce noticed that Holly had a blemish on her face. A small dome-like swelling, the size of a small grape, appeared on her right cheek.
Podcast
Weekly podcast: early treatment of heart disease in dogs, pet theft and the issue of TB in wildlife | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses four topics Recent research which has led to a new recommendation in the early treatment of heart disease.
Case Study
Harry the 2 year old pet rat
Julie has always liked pet rats, but after she had three female rats that died at a young age from cancer, she decided not to get any more.
Video
Video: Keeping pets warm in winter: clothing, beds and kennels on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Cold weather and petsPets often spend time outdoors, and with some thought, owners can ensure that their animals have a cosier, warmer existence.
Print Article
What’s best? A heart drug that extends sick dogs’ lives, or a breeding plan that stops them getting sick in the first place? | The Telegraph
There has been a surge of media activity about a new way of using a heart drug to give affected dogs extra life.
Case Study
Molly a 12 year old Border Terrier who chases cats
Kevin and his family had been visiting relatives in Ireland over the Easter break. Back home in Scotland, Molly is the only animal in the house, and she spends much of her time in the back garden.
Print Article
Pete the Vet in the Daily Telegraph: dog parks and dog bans. Are we headed for a dog-hating society? | The Telegraph
There's an increasing trend, in the UK and Ireland, to attempt to restrict the areas where dogs can be exercised.
Case Study
Loulou the 10 year old Shih Tzu had an upset stomach
Helene owns three dogs, so she's familiar with the minor ailments that are common in the canine world.
Case Study
Lupus the cat had something strange protruding from his ear
As one of Ireland's most enthusiastic bird watchers, it may seem strange that Eric Dempsey is a cat lover.
Podcast
Dog attacks: why do we never analyse what actually happens? Why the secrecy? | East Coast Radio
The latest dog attack in the UK, where a baby was killed and a toddler was seriously injured, was reportedly carried out by a dog resembling a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.