Podcast
What to do if you find an injured young bird | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed what to do if you find a young bird that seems to need help. Listen by clicking on the play button below.
Pets & Other Animals
Case Study
Rio, an eight year old neutered male cross-bred Doberman who developed a strange swelling on his neck
Rio’s problem began with vague signs. One day, he seemed dull, and he refused his dinner. He was holding his head lower than normal, as if something was troubling him.
Case Study
Fuzzypeg, a six month old African Pygmy Hedgehog. Tiny mites were found in her cage.
When Mary saw the baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs in the pet shop in Dun Laoghaire, she knew that she wanted one. Hedgehogs have been domesticated for the past thirty years, and they are now bred in captivity.
Case Study
Lotus, a female Shiba Inu aged 8 months
People make difference choices when getting a new dog. Many people choose a cross bred dog from their local pound or rescue centre, and this has much to commend it.
Case Study
Ginger, a 3 year old neutered male cat who was being bullied by a local cat coming in through his cat flap.
When Maoiliosa decided to get a cat, she wanted one that had already passed the kitten stage.
Case Study
Ebi, a ten year old female Collie/Labrador cross who gave a remarkable demonstration of the ability of dogs to warn humans of danger.
Everyone remembers the “Lassie” movies, and the way that the dog barked to warn humans about something happening.
Podcast
Pete with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk – SpayAware, Housemydog & the Samsung Smartcam | Newstalk
Pete talked with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk today, covering subjects including SpayAware, alternatives to boarding your dog this summer when on holiday, and the Samsung “smart cam” to watc ..
Brenda Fricker helps the SpayAware Campaign to promote spaying & neutering of pets
Andrew Kelly, the Chief Executive of the ISPCA, joined us to talk about the SpayAware campaign, which is strongly supported by the ISPCA. You can watch the video of the segment by clicking here.
Case Study
Ruby, Ginger, Snowy and Penny were not laying eggs.
When I visited Steve recently during a trip to the UK, he had a few questions about his new livestock.
Pet book review: “The Genius of Dogs” – anyone interested in dog behaviour must read this
The Genius of Dogs - first published in 2013 - is one of those books that has become "required reading" by anyone interested in dog behaviour.
Case Study
Roxy and Bobby, two German Shepherds who live together and are best friends.
Many people are not aware of their animals’ social needs, and there are thousands of lonely pets across Ireland, living bored lives in isolation.
Podcast
This is SpayAware Week – save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses SpayAware, stressing the importance of having pets spayed – for two reasons: first, for the good of the health of the animal, and second, to reduce the ..
Case Study
Bright the Burmese Python had dull eyes
Bright is a young snake, has a really good living enviroment and is properly fed. So when his eyes changed from bright and shiny to dull, his owner was worried.
Pet Product Review: Are you fed up with dog fur all over your home? Meet the Furminator
"How can I stop my dog moulting so much" is one of the most common questions that I am asked.
Podcast
From sheep shearing to animal hoarding | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we initially discussed sheep shearing, then we went on to talk about the recently recognised phenomenon of animal hoarding.
Video
Keeping pet birds, from budgies & canaries to parrots & cockatoos | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed keeping pet birds.
Case Study
Nubby, a seven month old male Guinea Pig who was neutered to stop the home from being over-populated with baby guinea pigs.
Sandra and her children are guinea pig enthusiasts. Earlier this year, the guinea pig matriarch of their household, Nutty, died at the impressive age of eight years.
Puppy Express by David Rosenflet: On the road with 25 dogs
As an alternative to a standard pet product review, I've decided to publish a book review from time to time.