Case Study
Louis, a seven month old ferret who needed to be castrated because his behaviour was becoming over-masculine.
Lisa didn't originally plan to get a pet ferret. Her uncle keeps them and a litter of baby ferrets was produced accidentally.
Pets & Other Animals
Podcast
Pete the Vet’s podcast: How to make your pet a happy traveller | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete the Vet discusses ways to ensure that your pet is a happy traveller when being taken for trips in the car.
Case Study
Cora, a five year old cross-bred collie who became very ill after eating something “off” while on a walk.
Cora was found as a young adult stray dog, abandoned beside the road with four newly born puppies beside her. Her rescuer took her to ASH animal sanctuary, where she was allowed to raise her pups in comfort.
Video
The tale of the rescue of Garth the abused English Bull Terrier | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, the story was told of Garth, an abused English Bull Terrier.
Case Study
Taz, a ten year old male neutered cat who developed a limp.
Taz is an independent creature, choosing to live in his own cat house outside Hilary’s back door. It’s a cosy place, lined with newspaper, blankets and a comfortable cushion.
Print Article
Cat stress: why are 21st century cats feeling the pressure? | The Telegraph
Dr John Bradshaw, author of Cat Sense, was quoted in the newspapers yesterday on the subject of cats feeling highly stressed by modern life.
Podcast
Keeping poisonous spiders as pets in Ireland | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast discusses the discovery of poisonous spiders in a house in Ireland.
Case Study
Renji, a four year old Boxer who came out in a rash all over his body.
One day during the Summer, Renji was having a normal day, sniffing around the garden, lounging around the home, and generally taking things easy.
Video
“Dog attacks boy” – interview with boy bitten by Siberian Husky last week | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I took part in an interview with Cameron Lynch, the 10 year old boy who was attacked by a SIberian Husky last week.
Win a prize with a “selfie” of your dog – and have a bit of fun at the same time
The idea of "dog selfies" sounds a bit strange, but it's great fun: dogs can be as good as humans at making funny faces.
Podcast
Dog attacks on children and National Chipping Month in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Two subjects for discussion by Pete the Vet in the podcast today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month – highlighti ..
Cats are coming up in the world – they now feature on a new stamp collection in Ireland
Cats have always been "second best" to dogs in Ireland - often seen as creatures to be kept outdoors, keeping the level of rodents down and minding their own business.
Pete the Vet: “I went to the dogs for my holiday” – with TrustedHouseSitters.com
I'm just back from being away for 4 weeks - on a holiday with a difference. I used a new and exciting website - TrustedHouseSitters. com.
Case Study
Striker the cat was suffering from ear mites
Tanya had been looking for a cat for some time, and as soon as she saw Striker in the animal rescue centre, she knew that he was the one.
Case Study
Reilly, a three year old male Golden Retriever who helped himself to human medicine, and got himself into trouble.
Reilly adores Tanya, and there’s only one problem with their relationship: he gets upset when he’s not with her.
Case Study
Coffee Slice and Nelson, one year old Guinea Pigs. Coffee Slice suffered a serious illness.
When Tracey saw two Guinea Pigs in a pet shop, she fell in love with them, and soon she had them installed in a large hutch in her home.
Case Study
Anuk, a five month old cross bred Husky who fell off a cliff while on a walk.
Anuk is a recent arrival in the Malone household, bought as company for their eight year old cross-bred Labrador, D-von.
Case Study
Amelie, a 6 year old cat who was putting on weight without being fed anything extra.
When Marion brought Amelie to see me for her annual health check and vaccination recently, it was obvious that she’d turned into a bit of a “fat cat” : she was 25% heavier than her last check-up.