Stick insects and cats piddling in the house | East Coast Radio
In this week's radio interview with Declan Meehan, we discuss stick insects as pets, and a listener called in to discuss a common cat problem: urine marking in the home.
Pets & Other Animals
Cat scratching: Why do they do it?
Scratching with the front feet is a territorial instinct by which cats place their mark and establish their turf. Through scratching, cats mark their domains in two ways: Visible signs of claw marks.
House training young animals & New Year Resolutions for pet owners
Listen to the podcast. Thanks, as usual, to Declan Meehan and East Coast FM.
Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff Show | Newstalk
Pete joined Sean for a chat on Wednesday 4th January – covering subjects as diverse as behavioural problems in dogs, power cuts in Connemara, the high suicide rate in the veterinary profession a ..
Seasonal tips on caring for pets over Christmas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn and Declan Meehan discussed seasonal tips for looking after pets over the coming Christmas period.
Podcast
East Coast FM radio discussion: is it time to ban mink farming in Ireland? | East Coast Radio
Mink farming was banned over a decade ago in the UK.
Telegraph vet blog: how to stop Benton chasing the deer in Richmond Park | The Telegraph
Did you see the video on Youtube today of an out-of-control dog chasing deer in Richmond Park in London? You can watch the video, and read my thoughts on it, by clicking here.
Podcast
Getting rid of mice….. what’s the best way? | East Coast Radio
In this week's veterinary podcast, we discuss dealing with the problem of mice invading people's homes. What's the best way to solve the problem? Listen here to find out.
Radio vet podcast: aortic thrombo-embolism in older cats | East Coast Radio
To listen to this week's audio podcast with Declan Meehan from East Coast FM, click on the play button.
This week’s radio interview: a call from a hamster owner in trouble | East Coast Radio
In this week's live interview on East Coast FM, we received a call from a hamster owner who'd got themselves into a bit of bother.
Podcast – Halloween and pets: keep them all inside tonight | East Coast Radio
In this week's live interview on East Coast FM, I discuss basic tips for caring for pets over Halloween.
Feral Cat Awareness week: why Ireland needs to pay more attention to its wild-living cats
I've written a piece for eighteen regional newspapers across Ireland, covering the issue of feral cats. To read it, click here.
Article
Donkeys in World Animal Week
What is it about donkeys that makes them so appealing? Is it their big ears? Or the markings around their eyes, almost like reverse eyeliner? Or their cheeky, curious personalities? Does it go back to ..
Weekly vet podcast from East Coast FM: more on that dog trainer on the BBC One Show
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Weekly vet podcast: ticks, fleas, keeping cats out of the garden & treating ringworm | East Coast Radio
In these week's broadcast, I talk about ticks & fleas, answer a listener's question about how to keep his neighbour's cats away from his aviary, and I discuss how to treat ringworm.
Free dental care information book
If you'd like a free copy of the pet dental care information booklet that I've helped to draft, please send an email to DentalCareMonth@edelman.
Open farms: a radio discussion | East Coast Radio
Open farms are popular destinations for summer holiday excursions, and they can be an excellent way of both entertaining and educating children. Learn more about them in this podcast.
Pet questions and answers on TV3
Can anything be done to stop ferrets from smelling so strongly? Can a fleece blanket be put into a dog kennel? Would an anti-fungal shampoo stop a Bassett Hound from having a smelly coat? What pour-on ..