Case Study
Lola nearly died after a serious wasp attack in the summer of 2011
Ireland is a relatively pest-free country. There are no poisonous snakes, venomous spiders or other nasties like scorpions or toxic jelly fish.
Pets & Other Animals
Case Study
A red blotch appeared on the back of Harvey’s neck
Harvey loves playing in the back garden. Zoe also has an older dog, a collie called Max, and the two animals often chase each other around.
Rise in fatal cat shootings leads to calls for better airgun licensing in England and Wales | The Telegraph
As a vet in practice, the most distressing cases that I see happen when somebody deliberately harms an animal.
Podcast
This Bank Holiday weekend, check for wildlife before cutting the grass or using the strimmer | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, we discuss the importance of checking the garden for hidden wildlife before using the lawnmower or the strimmer.
Case Study
Kat broke his jaw when playing with his brother outside
Jennie has two cats - Kat and Kit. She took them both on as kittens in the hope that they'd grow up to be friends.
Case Study
Betsy the dog and Lucy the rabbit got into a fight
Lucy is a free range rabbit, having the full run of the garden as her home. She doesn't have a hutch; instead, she has dug a burrow under the garden shed.
The definitive guide to the truth about the “dangers” of restricted dog breeds
The topic of "Breed Specific Legislation" has often been discussed in the media, and on most occasions, this happens following some traumatic incident where a person is attacked by a dog.
Podcast
Abandoned kittens are a seasonal crisis | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, we discussed the story of the abandoned kittens in Donegal.
Podcast
More on brachycephalic dogs: Why don’t we see it as cruelty to allow them to be born this way? | Pat Kenny Show
In this week’s podcast, the main topic of discussion was an ongoing theme for me at the moment: Pugs and other short-nosed dogs that have such severe breathing difficulties that they need surger ..
Print Article
Should vets be banned from using homeoeopathy? | The Telegraph
Homoeopathy hit the headlines last week when Prince Charles told how he uses it on his farm “to reduce antibiotic usage” I’ve always been curious about homoeopathy: as a young vet, I ..
Case Study
Lily the kitten had ringworm
Alana and her family found Lily, a friendly kitten, in an animal sanctuary. The three children adored her from the start, taking it in turns to pick her and hug her.
Print Article
Why do we think it’s normal for Pugs & Bulldogs to snuffle & choke? | The Telegraph
Following up on this week’s theme of discussions about brachycephalic dogs, I’ve written a piece at the Daily Telegraph about how it has almost become “normal” for short-nosed ..
Print Article
It’s time to stop Pugs and Bulldogs from choking | Vet Help Direct
Pugs and other short-nosed dogs often struggle to breathe, especially in warm weather.
Podcast
Bringing a pet into Ireland? This is what you need to know | Pat Kenny Show
The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled so that infectious diseases such as rabies are not carried in by animals. In the past, a six month quarantine was compulsory for every pet.
Case Study
Lin, a 70 year old tortoise who had difficulty waking up
Most pets only live for ten to twenty years: if you take on a pup or a kitten, the years fly by and before you know it, your pet has become an elderly animal, close to the end of their years.
Video
Therapy dogs for Alzheimer’s patients | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we visited a day care centre run by The Alzheimer Society to film the first-ever visit by Irish Therapy Dogs.
Podcast
Getting a new dog: talking money and good health | Pat Kenny Show
Many people love the idea of getting a dog, but they often don't think about it beforehand.