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.
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.
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.
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.
Scooting and sledging in dogs are often caused by anal sac issues: these are common and unpleasant, but they do need to be tackled.
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.
In the summer months, many dogs suffer from gastrointestinal upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea), both mild and serious.
New methods of reviewing vet clinic records have been giving us new and valuable information in all sorts of areas of pet care.
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.
These days, I've been doing a double-job most weeks. A newspaper column and a podcast, both on a pet health theme.
Summer is just around the corner, and many people have already booked flights and/or accommodation for their annual family summer holiday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.