Tess, a 4 year old Golden Labrador who had an epileptic fit
Tess sleeps in a large kennel in the back garden.
Tess sleeps in a large kennel in the back garden.
Sammy’s parents were farm dogs in Mayo, bred over generations to herd sheep and cattle around fields and hillsides.
Ella is my daughter, and Kiko is my own dog. The stimilant in chocolate is highly toxic to dogs, and every year, vets see dogs dying after eating too much chocolate, especially at Easter time.
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
Figo is an unusual little dog: he enjoys watching television. Every evening, he settles down on his favourite cushion with Maria and her husband, gazing at the television, just like his owners.
Lulu has a favourite game: she loves chasing her tennis ball in the back garden. There’s nothing complicated about it: Ashling throws the ball, Lulu chases it, brings it back, and Ashling throws it again.
Scruff was originally found wandering the streets when he was eight months old. He was in poor condition, half-starved and covered in fleas.
One weekend, Polly and Susie were watching television together in the living room.
Missy’s a big dog, weighing in at around ten stone, and until the baby’s arrival, she was the centre of attention in Sorcha’s household. Everybody adores her; she oozes gentle good nature.
Rabbits are increasingly popular pets in Ireland. People nowadays are under pressure for time, money and space.
The Shih Tzu is one of the most ancient breeds in the world, with DNA analysis confirming that the breed’s genetic lineage goes back for thousands of years.
Sierra is a magnificent Scarlet Macaw parrot. He’s a popular and striking bird, with bright colours and long tail feathers. He’s the resident bird at a hotel complex where I was staying in Florida.
Junior’s an older dog now, at twelve years of age, but he’s still a quick-moving, nimble creature, trotting around the place rather than walking. His recent problem started in the winter months.
Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.
Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.
There’s something about Pugs that’s particularly adorable.
Lisa had been away from home travelling overseas. When she returned, she noticed that Tips’ breathing seemed different.
Ross is a rescue dog. He was originally found wandering in Newbridge, Co Kildare one Christmas Eve when he was taken in by the PAWS animal sanctuary.