Case Study
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.
Pet Health
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
Chewie was losing weight and drinking a lot
When Chewie started to lose weight and at the same time, began to drink more water than usual, his owner began to wonder if he had diabetes.
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.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Print 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.
Case Study
Lola the two year old three legged terrier
Two 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.
Podcast
The fun of triathlons for people, and the dangers of heat stress to pets | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete talks first about his love of doing triathlons, and he then discusses the dangers of heat stress to dogs. Listen by clicking on the play button below.
The importance of worming pets properly: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast is all about controlling worms in pets. To listen (and to find out why there's a pic of a snail above), click on the play button at the foot of this page.