Podcast
The dangers of heat stress and dehydration to dogs in summer – podcast | East Coast Radio
Dogs lose heat by panting, so when the environmental temperature is high, dogs overheat far more quickly, and they easily become dehydrated.
Pets & Other Animals
Daisy the eight year old Chihuahua
Many pet owners now have their female dogs spayed when they are young: there’s good evidence that it prevents certain cancers as well as avoiding some other serious illnesses as dogs grow older.
Lola the two year old three legged terrier
Two years ago, the family decided that it was time to get their first dog: the girls were ten years old, ready to help with the responsibility of a family pet.
Ten Facts About Guinea Pigs for Guinea Pig Appreciation Day today
Written by Tamara Labelle for ExoticDirect pet insuranceIt's estimated that 2% of UK households own a Guinea Pig. Guinea Pigs have 20 teeth.
Mr T is a 6 month old Yorkshire Terrier
Mr T had been fully vaccinated, and he was thriving as a growing puppy. Then one evening last week, for no obvious reason, he developed diarrhoea.
Max is a 4 year old Bichon Frise
Since Max was young, Debbie has put time and energy into training him. As a result of this hard work, she now knows that when she wants him to behave, she just needs to say the command, and he will obey.
Paddy and Poppy the Golden Retrievers
When both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn't see any on either dog.
Spud is a six month old male Boston Terrier
As a Boston Terrier, Spud is a rare breed of dog in Ireland, but Avril’s problem with him was one that is common in male dogs of all breeds and types.
Podcast
Dog Friendly Ireland Day and Bring Your Dog to Work Day – Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Today, 21st June, is #DogFriendlyIrelandDay, and it also happens to be #BringYourDogtoWorkDay. Listen to this podcast to find out more.
Scout the four year old Miniature Schnauzer
Everyone knows that dogs don't always have sweet-smelling breath, but when Scout's breath started to smell seriously unpleasant, Carl knew that something had to be wrong with her.
Podcast
Live export of farm animals: podcast from vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Compassion in World Farming Ireland hosted a demonstration outside the Dail at 1pm on Wednesday 12th June, protesting against the live export of animals from Ireland.
Mylo is a two and a half year old Collie Cross
Mylo came to see me last week: he had sliced his pad when walking near the lead mines near Kilternan. He only needed simple treatment for his injury: some wound cleaning, bandaging and pain relief.
Gino and Luca are two Chihuahuas
With the Summer holidays coming up, many Irish people are travelling overseas, with the UK and Europe being the most popular destinations.
Muffin the 4 month old hamster
Hamsters don’t normally need to visit the vet: While they have short lives of just two to three years, they tend to be healthy creatures.
Sparky was accidently woken from hibernation
Maureen has always had a soft spot for animals, and she was summoned when a neighbour ran into a wildlife dilemma.
Podcast
Problem areas for farm animal welfare in Ireland: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Current European and national Irish animal welfare legislation has been carefully designed to protect animal welfare. However enforcement of this legislation is inconsistent.
Henry the 6 month old rabbit
Niamh took Henry on as a pet three months ago, and he's settled in well. He's being fed a combination of complete grass-based pellets with plenty of fresh hay.
Podcast
It isn’t normal for cats to bring up fur balls regularly: podcast from vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
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