Susie the 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier
Susie is a tiny dog: at less than 4kg, she’s smaller than most cats. She’s an active animal, full of energy and enthusiasm, which makes it particularly upsetting when she falls ill.
Case Studies
Jasper the one year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
As a young adult dog, Jasper has the mind of an energetic, playful puppy in the body of a fully grown dog. He is full of enthusiastic energy and curiosity, which makes him prone to getting into minor mishaps.
Penny the one year old Collie Cross
Penny is a typical young adult dog: full of energy and enthusiasm for life. She lives with Cathy in a small community in rural County Wicklow.
Alfie the 8 year old Labrador
Alfie is a gentle, good-natured dog, but he’s sensitive, and he’s nervous in certain situations.
Maya the nine year old Collie cross needed surgery
Maya has always been a healthy dog, enjoying an active life with plenty of vigorous exercise.
Sooty the 11 year old cat is a challenge
Beatrice shares her home with three males: her husband George, her son Gerard, and her black cat, Sooty.
Pashmina the 3 year old cat
One evening, Monica noticed that Pashmina was behaving strangely. She was quieter than usual, staying in the corner, grooming herself continually.
Ted the two year old Miniature Schnauzer
Eva has two young adult Miniature Schnauzers, Ted and Archie. They are good natured dogs, getting on well with people and other animals.
Blue is a five year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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. He's the perfect pet for children.
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.
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.
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.
Molly the two year old Yorkipoo
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.