Podcast
Greyhounds in Ireland, and why they make such good pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the background to greyhound racing in Ireland, and the reason why people should consider taking on a greyhound as a pet.
Pets & Other Animals
Video
Adopt a greyhound as a pet – you won’t regret it | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we featured rescued greyhounds as pets: April is Adopt-a-Greyhound month. Greyhounds are gentle, sensitive and affectionate dogs who settle well into home.
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Questions about cats, from attacking dogs to regular mad half hours of craziness | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we continued the feline theme by discussing queries about cats from viewers. For a cat only vet clinic in the Dublin area, click here. Questions included:1.
Video
Are Irish people at risk of picking up TB from their pet cats? | TV3
TB in cats has hit the headlines in the last week, because, for the first time, there has been a confirmed case in the UK where TB infection passed from a cat to two humans.
Pet product review: Hotties – a microwaveable heat pad for outdoor pets (also as a treat for indoor pets)
My pet rabbit, Gloria, is a rare creature: she's a myxomatosis survivor. She lives in our garden, hopping around with the company of ducks, hens, and a recently arrived young female rabbit.
Case Study
Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
Podcast
It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
VetHelpDirect blog: sensationalist reporting of TB in cats does not help anyone, least of all cats | Vet Help Direct
Vets have known for many years that cats can get TB, and there has always been a theoretical risk of this being transmitted to humans.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.
Case Study
Millie, a 3 year old female Golden Labrador who was licking a sore patch on her leg continually
Millie is a lively, energetic dog. She is taken for a walk twice daily, and she loves to exercise. She rushes everywhere, never seeming to tire.
Podcast
Talking about movement to music, from doggy dancing to strictly dancing | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the phenomenon of "heel work to music" & mentions his own dancing plans.
Is Paul O’Grady mad to be spending so much money on his terminally ill dog? | Vet Help Direct
When I interviewed Paul O'Grady last October, it was obvious to me that he's a man with a genuine love of animals.
Pet product review: is Vetbed the ideal pet bedding?
All animal carers have the same daily dilemma: what sort of bedding should I use for my pet? I've tried many types of bedding over the years, and it's not easy to find one that ticks all the boxes.
Case Study
Fudge, a five year old male Toy Poodle who suffers from a mild form of epilepsy.
Fudge looks like a perfectly normal poodle, living a contented life as a small pet in the suburbs.
News flash: Pet food manufacturers want pets to eat less
I've just spent the day in London: I had been asked to be a member of a panel discussing obesity in pets, as part of a debate at the AGM of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association.
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Native Dog Breeds of Ireland | TV3
This morning on Ireland AM, we featured the native dog breeds of Ireland.
Pet product review: Stagbars and Bullbars – long lasting chew toys for dogs
Dogs enjoy chewing: it's one of their real pleasures in life. Why do they do it? Sometimes it's play behaviour - the equivalent of human toddlers playing with toys.
Podcast
A resurrected hamster & keeping rabbits as house pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses issues of pets other than dogs and cats: it's hamsters and rabbits this time.