Beoga the 10 month old Irish Setter
Colm brought Beoga in to see me recently: he had itchy ears that needed a short course of treatment.
Pet Health
Poppy the 10 year old Shih Tzu
Poppy is a good natured, quiet dog, but like many animals, she is full of curiosity, with a strong sense of adventure.
Toby the 8 year old cat
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
Val 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
Grace 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
As 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.
Podcast
Ticks and Lyme Disease – podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast discusses ticks and Lyme Disease, which are both found in Ireland, the UK, and much of the rest of the world. To listen, click here or on the podcast at the foot of this page.
Lulu the 10 year old Border Terrier
When 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.
Chewie the five year old Yorkshire Terrier
A few months ago, Chewie started to lose weight, and at the same time, he began to drink more water than usual.
Podcast
Update from Brayvet for clients, then harvest mite discussion: weekly podcast | East Coast Radio
This podcast starts with a public service announcement for Brayvet clients (my own vet clinic) about recent traffic disruptions, and then goes on to discuss Harvest Mites and how they affect pets at t ..
Podcast
It’s August so it’s Harvest Mite season: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Harvest Mites (as pictured above, under the microscope) are tiny spider-like creatures that only emerge in August and September every year. They are never seen at other times of the year.
Molly the two year old Yorkipoo
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.
Caring for Pets’ Ears After Injuries
Floppy-eared dogs are cute and adorable … until their ear gets injured and it turns into a bloodbath.
Dolly the nine year old rescued Shih Tzu
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.
Gabby the four year old German Shepherd
When Gabby developed a large swelling on her cheek beneath her left eye, Mick brought her to see me.
Article
Home cooking for dogs: vet spot on Ireland AM | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed creating home-cooked diets for your pet. Watch the video clip at the link below to follow my own effort to create a home-made dinner for Finzi and Kiko.
Podcast
The dangers of heat stress and dehydration to dogs in summer – podcast | East Coast Radio
Dogs lose heat by panting, so when the environmental temperature is high, dogs overheat far more quickly, and they easily become dehydrated.
Daisy the eight year old Chihuahua
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.