Molly the two year old Yorkipoo
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.
Dolly was a two year old adult when Irene took her on from a rescue group. She had been used as a breeding bitch on a puppy farm, and had been bought by the rescue group who had felt sorry for her.
When Gabby developed a large swelling on her cheek beneath her left eye, Mick brought her to see me.
Many pet owners now have their female dogs spayed when they are young: there’s good evidence that it prevents certain cancers as well as avoiding some other serious illnesses as dogs grow older.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESTwo years ago, the family decided that it was time to get their first dog: the girls were ten years old, ready to help with the responsibility of a family pet.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMr T had been fully vaccinated, and he was thriving as a growing puppy. Then one evening last week, for no obvious reason, he developed diarrhoea.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESSince Max was young, Debbie has put time and energy into training him.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESWhen both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn’t see any on either dog.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAs a Boston Terrier, Spud is a rare breed of dog in Ireland, but Avril’s problem with him was one that is common in male dogs of all breeds and types.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES Everyone knows that dogs don’t always have sweet-smelling breath, but when Scout’s breath started to smell seriously unpleasant, Carl knew that something had to be ..
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESWith the Summer holidays coming up, many Irish people are travelling overseas, with the UK and Europe being the most popular destinations.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMylo came to see me last week: he had sliced his pad when walking near the lead mines near Kilternan.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESHamsters don’t normally need to visit the vet: While they have short lives of just two to three years, they tend to be healthy creatures.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESMaureen has always had a soft spot for animals, and she was summoned when a neighbour ran into a wildlife dilemma.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESNiamh took Henry on as a pet three months ago, and he’s settled in well. He’s being fed a combination of complete grass-based pellets with plenty of fresh hay.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESThe signs of Teddy’s recent illness were subtle: when anybody went to pick him up, he started to snarl.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESElina is from Slovakia, and after living in Ireland for ten years, she had not met the man of her dreams.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESDean chose his new puppy carefully: she is a Bavarian Mountain Hound, specially bred as a working dog to help him hunt deer in County Wicklow.