Weekly column: unexplained weight loss in dogs
Whenever a pet loses weight unexpectedly, just as in humans, this can be a worry. Read my column in this week's regional Independent newspapers to learn about a recent case that I saw in my clinic.
Pet Health
Podcast
10 min podcast: how grass seeds can be hazardous to pets | East Coast Radio
Grass seeds are small sharp objects that can be hazardous to pets. Listen below to find out more, or read my latest Independent regional newspaper article here.
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10 min podcast: poisoning in pets | East Coast Radio
Poisoning is a common issue for pets: this short podcast discusses three typical cases that I have seen at my vet clinic in the past couple of months: click on the play button below to listen.
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10 min podcast and article on scooting and sledging in dogs | East Coast Radio
Scooting and sledging in dogs are often caused by anal sac issues: these are common and unpleasant, but they do need to be tackled.
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10 min podcast on the difference between Spayaware 2002 to 2022 in Ireland | Spirit Radio
The first Spayaware event was held in 2002, when over twenty thousand unwanted dogs were euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds. Twenty years later, in 2022, there were less than five hundred euthanased.
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10 minute podcast: summer gastrointestinal upsets in dogs | East Coast Radio
In the summer months, many dogs suffer from gastrointestinal upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea), both mild and serious.
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How long do cats live for? Article and podcast | East Coast Radio
New methods of reviewing vet clinic records have been giving us new and valuable information in all sorts of areas of pet care.
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Skin growths in elderly dogs – article and podcast
Elderly dogs are particularly prone to skin growths: they are common and usually benign, but they can irritate the poor animals, and they sometimes need to be excised.
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Tick control is needed for pet and human health: article and podcast
These days, I've been doing a double-job most weeks. A newspaper column and a podcast, both on a pet health theme.
Planning a summer holiday with your pets
Summer is just around the corner, and many people have already booked flights and/or accommodation for their annual family summer holiday.
Ted the two year old Miniature Schnauzer
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Eva has two young adult Miniature Schnauzers, Ted and Archie. They are good natured dogs, getting on well with people and other animals.
Blue is a five year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Blue is good-natured and friendly to everyone. He loves the company of humans, spending as much time as possible in the home with his family.
Beoga the 10 month old Irish Setter
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Colm brought Beoga in to see me recently: he had itchy ears that needed a short course of treatment.
Toby the 8 year old cat
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Toby often greets Miriam when she comes home from work. He’s there, on the doorstep, looking up at her, purring.
Mylo the five year old Shih Tzu
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESVal has a habit of enjoying a single glass of wine every evening on the patio at the back of his house, and Mylo always joins him.
Nigel the baby pigeon
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESGrace was playing with friends in a local park last week when she saw something surprising: the tiny head of a small bird sticking up out of the long grass.
Daisy the 7 year old Beagle became very unwell
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAs a Beagle, Daisy is full of energy and curiosity. A few weeks ago, this nearly got her into life-threatening trouble in an unexpected way.
Lulu the 10 year old Border Terrier
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESWhen Lulu came in to see me this week for her annual health check, Jenny reminded me of the long and complex saga that she went through as a puppy.