Bullied hens, cats moving home and Alabama Rot in dogs | The Telegraph
Hens and cats this week: makes a change from dogs. To read this week's Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph, click here.
Pets & Other Animals
Podcast
Never mind Johnny Depp’s dogs – what about importing dogs into Ireland? | Pat Kenny Show
You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.
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The saga of Johnny Depp’s dogs, illegally imported into Australia. Who was right? | The Telegraph
I've enjoyed reading accounts of Johnny Depp's dogs' visit to Australia.
Case Study
Junior, a twelve year old Japanese Spitz dog who stopped putting weight on his left hind leg.
Junior’s an older dog now, at twelve years of age, but he’s still a quick-moving, nimble creature, trotting around the place rather than walking. His recent problem started in the winter months.
Podcast
Rabbit Awareness Week – how to improve the lives of pet rabbits | East Coast Radio
This is Rabbit Awareness Week. Rabbits are misunderstood creatures and are often accidentally neglected as pets. In this week's podcast, four ways of improving rabbits' lives are discussed.
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Puppy farms in Ireland | TV3
The ISPCA rescued 340 dogs from a puppy farm last month. On Ireland AM, we discussed the issue of puppy farms in Ireland.
Podcast
Dog bites in Ireland, breed-specific dog control legislation and more | Pat Kenny Show
A recent scientific paper, published last week, showed that the incidence of dog bites requiring hospitalisation in Ireland over. has increased from 4. 65 to 5.
Podcast
Animal cruelty on a farm & dog parks | East Coast Radio
n this week's radio broadcast with East Coast Fm, we first discussed animal cruelty on a local farm which was highlighted by the local Gardai, and we then discussed the concept of dog parks.
Pete the Vet in the Daily Telegraph – are rabbits for eating or cuddling? Rabbit Awareness Week is on now. | The Telegraph
Fifty years ago, rabbits were for eating, not for cuddling. Times have changed, and they are now amongst the most popular family pets.
Case Study
Tiny, a three year old miniature Yorkshire Terrier who fractured his skull in the garden
Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.
Video
Why is chocolate so bad for dogs?
Do you want to know more about chocolate toxicity in dogs? Watch the Video. I filmed the video with the friendly HouseMyDog team.
Why dog parks are sometimes a bad idea | The Telegraph
Dog parks seem to be becoming more popular, and as a dog enthusiast, you might think I'd be all in favour of them.
Podcast
The rights and wrongs of dog parks | Pat Kenny Show
What do you think about dog parks: are these a positive step forwards, or a negative step backwards? Dog parks: right or wrong? The traditional and sensible approach to dog control is to ban dogs from ..
Case Study
Charlie, a four year old Cocker Spaniel who had a weight problem
Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.
Podcast
The increase in dog bites in Ireland | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the recent report of an increase in the incidence of dog bites in Ireland.
Rabies kills 5000 people every month – it’s time to vaccinate this scourge out of existence
Boys with dogs in Africa, waiting for rabies vaccinations (Photo: Kate Hampson). Every three months, Rabies kills more people than the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
Video
Training with the Irish World Agility Team | TV3
We had fun filming the video for this mornings "vet spot" on TV3's Ireland AM. I went out to Streamstown where I met the human and canine members of the Irish World Agility Team.
Case Study
Bruce, a 1 year old Pug developed an ulcer on the surface of his eye
There’s something about Pugs that’s particularly adorable.