Cheeky, a five-year-old female cat who had itchy skin
When Cheeky was brought in to see me, the main thing that her owners had noticed was a skin rash along her back and on her underside.
Case Studies
Whoopie, a five year old female Golden Labrador who had a sore mouth
Whoopie just loves going for walks, and she has always adored chasing sticks. She has her own routine – she finds a stick herself, brings it to Mandy’s feet, and then barks until Mandy throws it.
Mugley: an exceptionally big cat
Most cats arrive at my vet clinic in cat carrier cages, and these are usually carried in by the owner.
Teva, an 11 year old female corgi who had permanent loss of use of her hind legs
As a vet, it can be difficult to leave your job behind you, even when you go on holidays overseas.
Chico a 10 year old black cat with diabetes
Chico is a large, striking-looking black cat with yellow eyes.
Bobby an eight year old Border Terrier who was dog-napped
Dog-napping is on the rise, with more and more pets being stolen from suburban gardens and homes across Ireland.
Pasha, a five year old cat with dental disease
Sheila visited Sharpes Hill Animal Sanctuary in County Wicklow shortly after reading a book about the First World War, featuring a soldier called Pasha.
Fluffy and Murphy, two black and white cats
Fluffy and Murphy came into the Yarrow household when they were young kittens. The family live in an urban area, and it was obvious that it would be hazardous for the cats to be allowed outside.
Lucky an 11 year old male terrier with heart disease.
Lucky had always been a typical terrier - an active, energetic dog. He had been healthy over the years apart from a few minor illnesses.
Snowy the cat who suffered serious injuries after a kick from a horse
When Geraldine’s two kittens, Sooty and Snowy, were young, she made sure that she signed them both up for pet insurance.
Angel an 18 month old Samoyed who seemed to start to go bald
Samoyeds come from the group of dogs known as “sled-pulling dogs”. They were bred in Siberia by nomadic reindeer herding people.
Max, a nine month old cat with a sneezing problem
Max was a smart, inquisitive and friendly cat. He was the only animal in the house, and he enjoyed his role as the centre of human attention.
Holly, a one year old French Boxer with sunburn
Many Irish people are only too aware of the painful consequences of lying in the sun without proper protection. Severe sunburn is an experience that is not quickly forgotten.
Ellie and Ralph: two kittens who were orphaned
It’s well known that Ireland produces a surplus of puppies, with nearly 300 unwanted dogs being killed at Irish dog pounds every week for the simple reason that they are unwanted.
Fifty-five: An Easter lamb with a crooked neck
Anthony Brabazon of Kilruddery Farm, Bray, Co Wicklow brought a lamb called Fifty-five to see me recently. Fifty-five had been born with a crooked neck, unable to stand up.
Benson, a Doberman cross who was licking his wounds
Joyce Lee had problems when her Doberman Cross, Benson, had to be prevented from licking the operation site following removal of a tumour.
Bailey: a baby seal who needed help
Johanne Leetch often walks her dogs Jan and Lizzy along the beach at Shankill.
A passion for poultry keeping
Walter Kelly from Co Wexford is pictured with his Lakenvelder rooster.