Case Study
Skye is a 1 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who developed a sore red rash.
Skye first developed itchy skin on the underside of her neck when she was just six months old.
Pets & Other Animals
Podcast
New Dog Microchipping Laws | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the new dog microchipping laws in Ireland. To listen to the discussion, click on the play button.
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The new compulsory dog microchipping laws in Ireland | TV3
Ireland's new dog microchipping laws have just come into affect: in essence, you cannot sell puppies now if they are not microchipped and registered.
Podcast
All about pet vaccinations | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we discussed vaccinations: what are the latest recommendations for pets? Over the past two hundred years, scientists have created vaccines that have prevented – and ..
Case Study
A collection of Leopard Geckos, one of the Geckos seemed unable to shed his skin properly.
Leopard Geckos are fascinating pets. Gary started off with two females several years ago, and he found himself becoming increasingly captivated by his lizards.
Case Study
Tess, a 4 year old Golden Labrador who had an epileptic fit
Tess sleeps in a large kennel in the back garden.
Podcast
National Feral Cat Awareness Week & Cat nutrition | Pat Kenny Show
This is National Feral Cat Awareness Week in Ireland, which provided the starting point for our discussions this week.
Do animal lovers need to be vegan? | The Telegraph
I'm an omnivorous (yes, that means meat-eating) animal welfarist, not a vegan animal rightist. But should I be reconsidering my views? Read my blog on this by clicking here.
Case Study
Sammy, an 8 year old collie who nearly died after impaling himself on a stick.
Sammy’s parents were farm dogs in Mayo, bred over generations to herd sheep and cattle around fields and hillsides.
Case Study
Kiko is a one year old terrier who loves chocolate
Ella is my daughter, and Kiko is my own dog. The stimilant in chocolate is highly toxic to dogs, and every year, vets see dogs dying after eating too much chocolate, especially at Easter time.
Podcast
Courts Leniency on Animal Welfare plus Pet Passports | East Coast Radio
Animal welfare in Ireland often does not seem to be taken seriously. In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent court case where a man was just given community service for beating his dog to death.
Podcast
From hoarse dogs to weepy eyes & itchy bottoms | Pat Kenny Show
This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
Dogs of Law: How current legislation in the UK affects dogs and people
As a vet student, the study of animal law was one of my least favourite subjects. I wanted to know about animal diseases, and how they could be cured.
Print Article
Importing a dog from Europe? Could you also be importing a disease? | The Telegraph
Importing a dog from another country can be more complicated than you might think.
Case Study
Moose, a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel who developed a serious lameness after a hill walk
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
Podcast
Feeding Dogs Raw Vegetables | East Coast Radio
This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding dogs raw potato skins and pea pods. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutrition in general.
Print Article
Is there a serious risk of wildlife attacks on pets in the UK and Ireland? | The Telegraph
In the wake of the death of a Yorkshire Terrier after a gull attack in the UK, and subsequent reports that the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has intervened, is there a serious risk of wildlife atta ..
Podcast
Diabetes in pets and questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.