Sharifa the twenty one year old cat
“Sharifa” is a girl’s name from the Middle East, meaning “honoured”.
Pet Health
Koji the 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier
Koji is an important part of the household: he even sleeps on the bed beside John and his wife every night, along with their other dog, Molly.
Podcast
Keeping pets safe from toxic ingestion over Christmas: vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's vet spot starts at 02:44:05 on the podcast at the foot of this page. If you want to be reminded of the risks of common poisons to pets, listen in.
Alfie the six year old cat
Alfie was originally rescued as a kitten: he had been found amongst the waste plastic and bottles at a local recycling centre.
Susie the 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier
Susie is a tiny dog: at less than 4kg, she’s smaller than most cats. She’s an active animal, full of energy and enthusiasm, which makes it particularly upsetting when she falls ill.
Jasper the one year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
As a young adult dog, Jasper has the mind of an energetic, playful puppy in the body of a fully grown dog. He is full of enthusiastic energy and curiosity, which makes him prone to getting into minor mishaps.
Penny the one year old Collie Cross
Penny is a typical young adult dog: full of energy and enthusiasm for life. She lives with Cathy in a small community in rural County Wicklow.
Pete the Vet is doing pet diabetes question and answers on Instagram today
#SP November was Pet Diabetes month, and I posted a number of articles on the topic.
Article
Diabetes in dogs and cats on Ireland AM – video clip | Ireland AM
As we reach the end of Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, the topic was discussed on Ireland AM on Virgin Media TV.
Alfie the 8 year old Labrador
Alfie is a gentle, good-natured dog, but he’s sensitive, and he’s nervous in certain situations.
Article
Pet Diabetes Month: a summary infographic
#SP Here's a graphical summary of the important messages of Pet Diabetes Month.
Maya the nine year old Collie cross needed surgery
Maya has always been a healthy dog, enjoying an active life with plenty of vigorous exercise.
Pet Diabetes Month: Diagnosis and management of pet diabetes
#SP If you notice signs that make you suspect diabetes in your pet (increased thirst, ravenous appetite yet weight loss) then you should take them to your vet for a consultation and check up.
Effective Ways To Clean Up Animal Hair
Image credit: UnsplashAs anyone who has ever had a pet knows, our furry friends can create an awful lot of mess, just with their hair.
Sooty the 11 year old cat is a challenge
Beatrice shares her home with three males: her husband George, her son Gerard, and her black cat, Sooty.
Podcast
#ADogIsForLife campaign has been launched by Dogs Trust: podcast | East Coast Radio
The message of this podcast is to think very carefully before taking on a pet: it is a decision for the entire lifetime of the animal, which means looking 10 - 15 years into the future.
Pets get human diseases too and they need to be highlighted: November is Pet Diabetes Month
#SP By now, most people probably know that pets can get most of the illnesses that humans can get.
Pashmina the 3 year old cat
One evening, Monica noticed that Pashmina was behaving strangely. She was quieter than usual, staying in the corner, grooming herself continually.