Pete the Vet in Delhi day 5: why worry about dogs when humans are suffering?
I’ve written an update on the trip to Delhi – you can read it by clicking here ..
Pets & Other Animals
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 4: in the slum by the train tracks with the questionnaire
My blog today is not for the fainthearted - people and dogs missing limbs after being caught in the path of the train.
Case Study
Squeak a two year old female cat who went missing for over three weeks
Fiona and Adrian share their home with their three cats: Mark and Orla, who've been with them for over two years, and one-year-old Squeak, who’s seen as the young upstart by the older two animals.
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 3: a different slum, different problems
Today I went to the main slum that is the focus of my work out here - to find out how I got on, click on this link.
Pet Product Review: Frozen food-stuffed rubber dog toys – Classic Kongs and Squirrel Dudes
The Kong Classic must be my favourite-ever dog toy: it's made from a tough red natural rubber compound - perfect for dogs that like to chew - and the odd shape creates a satisfyingly unpredictable bounce.
Case Study
Max, a one year old male Golden Retriever who developed a red sore rash around the back of his neck after a visit to a farm
Max loves his visits to the countryside. The Roberts family have regular get-togethers on a family farm, and Max meets up with one of Jackie’s sister’s dogs.
Podcast
Pete’s trip to India ….. street dogs, rabies and dog bites | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed his upcoming trip to India to look at the local issues about animals and rabies.
Video
TV3’s Animal A&E: BrayVet’s Cats-Only vet diagnoses a cat with high blood pressure | Animal A & E
On Animal A&E this week, a lovely cat called Bella suffered an episode of collapse, and she was found to be suffering from high blood pressure.
Video
Dog bites – from the death of a child in the UK to the death of many children in India from rabies | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the recent incident of a child being killed by a dog in Lancashire.
Marius the giraffe is killed & fed to the lions: how can this be the right thing to do? | Vet Help Direct
“Danish zoo kills healthy giraffe and feeds it to the lions” The headlines are appalling, and the international outcry has been almost as dramatic as if the Danish zoo authorities had fed a human ..
Pet Product review: looking after your pet’s remains after their death in a novel way – “cremation jewellery”
We all dread that day when we finally need to say goodbye to our pets.
Case Study
Lady, a five year old female terrier who developed severe gastroenteritis after eating a poisonous plant in the garden.
When Lady first brought up her dinner, Lesley-Ann was not too worried. Dogs are much quicker to be sick compared to humans, and there are many minor causes.
Video
Abandoned and suffering horses in Ireland in 2014 | TV3
On Ireland AM today, we discussed the shocking issue of horses and donkeys being left to fend for themselves across Ireland.
Case Study
Fred, a seven year old West Highland White Terrier suffers from a serious allergic skin disease common in this breed of dog
In April, every year, Fred’s owner notices him beginning to lick his feet more than usual. He then starts to scratch his body, especially under his neck and around his ears.
Vet Help Direct Blog: the truth about your dog’s food? Or sensationalist entertainment dressed up as “the truth”? | Vet Help Direct
There are many different types of pet food available, from a variety of sources, and it can be confusing for pet owners.
Video
Dry or moist food, home cooked, raw meat and bones? How to feed your pet properly | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the best way to feed pets. Feeding your pet properly is one of the most important aspects of good pet care, and it's one of the most contentious.
Podcast
“Non-text book cases”, DJD (arthritis) & vomiting blood | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses complex veterinary cases that don't fit the text book pattern, arthritis (or degenerative joint disease) and what to do if your dog vomits up blood.
Pet Product Review: the Dicky Bag – the civilised way to carry dog poop
This week's product review is one of those practical ideas that you wish you'd thought of yourself: the Dicky Bag.