Video
Hydrotherapy for dogs in Ireland | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we took a different angle to "Pet Project Slimdown", looking into hydrotherapy for dogs.
Pets & Other Animals
Overfeeding pets is the biggest animal welfare problem of our time
I've written an article at the Telegraph about overfeeding pets and the consequence of pet obesity: the biggest cause of suffering of Western pets. To read the article, click here.
Case Study
Patches, a three year old cat who almost died from renal failure after coming into contact with Lillies.
Patches was a normal, healthy, young adult cat. Nobody could have guessed that within a few days, she’d be in intensive care, fighting for her life.
Campaign: “Wear a hard hat if you are working with horses”
A vet, Jill Butterworth, has started a campaign to raise awareness and to encourage equine vets and others who handle horses and other large beasts to wear a safety helmet, after a friend’s daughte ..
Case Study
Ruby, an 18 month old Miniature Dachshund who was suffering with toothache
James has owned Ruby since she was a pup, and she’s been a healthy little dog, with no need to visit the vet.
Podcast
What’s the latest on puppy farming / puppy mills in Ireland? | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete discusses puppy farming in Ireland, following up the RTE Consumer Show investigation that was shown last week (you can watch this tv programme on RTE Player here www. rte.
Video
Lost pets: what should you do?
What can you do to prevent a pet from being lost, and to find a lost pet as quickly as possible? All pet owners, even if you have not lost your pet: Get some good photos of your pet now, before it’s ..
Case Study
Fletcher, a 3 year old Green Iguana, climbs into trouble
Alice came across Fletcher on an internet “for sale” website. He’d originally been bought for someone who couldn’t keep him, and he’d been sidelined out to a garage where he never saw humans.
Podcast
Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview, we discussed the controversy around Crufts (still not update on toxicology as of 16/3) and I answered a listener's query about her cat scratching the furniture.
Video
Project Pet Slimdown update: What tasty treats can I give my pet? | TV3
This week, we continued Project Pet Slimdown with another weigh-in of Pushkin and Gizmo, followed by a discussion about giving treats to pets.
Print Article
Murder mystery at Crufts: rough handling of dogs, and what to do when malicious poisoning is suspected | Vet Help Direct
Crufts hit the news for the wrong reasons today, for two main reasons1: There was widespread concern about the winning Scottie dog being handled in an insensitive manner.
Case Study
Ruby, a Rose Breasted Cockatoo who had a habit of getting lost.
Pat originally bought Ruby as a present for his wife three years ago, but as time passed, the bird took a strong liking to himself. These days, Ruby’s definitely Pat’s bird.
Case Study
Holly and Lucy, two 10 year old West Highland White Terriers who were suffering from halitosis.
When I examined their mouths, I could see that they were both suffering from the classical dental problem that commonly affects both dogs and humans: periodontal disease.
Podcast
Physical abuse of cats & how to stop cats being picked on by angry humans | East Coast Radio
Physical abuse of cats is sickeningly common, with many stories of cats around Ireland being deliberately injured by people.
Podcast
How often should you wash your dog & do you need to use dog shampoo? | East Coast Radio
Dog shampoo or human shampoo? Once a week or once a year? Many dog owners ask these questions: how often should dogs be washed? Do you need to use dog shampoo or is human shampoo OK? This podcast give ..
Case Study
Snowflake, a one year old hamster who was found wandering in the Wicklow countryside.
The problem of stray dogs and cats is well known, but Snowflake is an example of an unusual phenomenon: he was a stray hamster.
Video
Travelling in cars safely with pets | TV3
Most car drivers are aware of the risk of carrying passengers who don't wear seatbelts.
Podcast
A gerbil with a runny eye & dogs chasing sheep in the countryside | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I answered a listener’s query about a gerbil with a runny eye and then we went on to discuss a local issue that’s going on at the moment about dogs chasing shee ..