Case Study
Mr T is a 6 month old Yorkshire Terrier
Mr T had been fully vaccinated, and he was thriving as a growing puppy. Then one evening last week, for no obvious reason, he developed diarrhoea.
Pet Health
Case Study
Paddy and Poppy the Golden Retrievers
When both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn't see any on either dog.
Case Study
Spud is a six month old male Boston Terrier
As a Boston Terrier, Spud is a rare breed of dog in Ireland, but Avril’s problem with him was one that is common in male dogs of all breeds and types.
Case Study
Scout the four year old Miniature Schnauzer
Everyone knows that dogs don't always have sweet-smelling breath, but when Scout's breath started to smell seriously unpleasant, Carl knew that something had to be wrong with her.
Case Study
Mylo is a two and a half year old Collie Cross
Mylo came to see me last week: he had sliced his pad when walking near the lead mines near Kilternan. He only needed simple treatment for his injury: some wound cleaning, bandaging and pain relief.
Podcast
Choosing how to feed your pet – podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Scraps from the table, dry pellets, or even a juicy steak? The food we give our pets varies from household to household.
Case Study
Gino and Luca are two Chihuahuas
With the Summer holidays coming up, many Irish people are travelling overseas, with the UK and Europe being the most popular destinations.
Podcast
SpayAware: explaining why spay and neutering dogs and cats make sense. Vet podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast is all about spaying and neutering dogs and cats: to listen, press the play button at the foot of this page.
Video
Summer care for dogs: internet enabled dog walking and holiday care. Ireland AM Vet Spot Video | TV3
With long days and milder weather, the summer months are enjoyable for pets. Watch the video at the foot of this page to learn more, or read on here.
Podcast
Can toxic summertime plants harm dogs? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Dogs are prone to eating anything that they feel like eating, and that means that sometimes they eat substances that can do them harm.
Case Study
Muffin the 4 month old hamster
Hamsters don’t normally need to visit the vet: While they have short lives of just two to three years, they tend to be healthy creatures.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases: how to protect your pets – and yourself -effectively
SP Studies show that 1 in 3 owners has seen a tick on their dog. And as well as causing an irritation to dogs, ticks can carry Lyme Disease, a serious illness that can affect humans as well as dogs.
Fleas: why suffer them if you can prevent them?
SP Fleas are common, especially in the summer months. Read this case study from my blog to learn about a real life case study where fleas were a hidden issue.
Podcast
Flea and tick control – podcast from vet spot on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The main topic this week is flea and tick control: with the recent warm weather, this is more important than ever for pets. Listen to the podcast here or click on the play button at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Henry the 6 month old rabbit
Niamh took Henry on as a pet three months ago, and he's settled in well. He's being fed a combination of complete grass-based pellets with plenty of fresh hay.
Case Study
Teddy the seven year old Norfolk Terrier
The signs of Teddy's recent illness were subtle: when anybody went to pick him up, he started to snarl.
Case Study
Jack is a terrier and Riso is a Bichon Frise
Elina is from Slovakia, and after living in Ireland for ten years, she had not met the man of her dreams.
Case Study
Pippa is a Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dean chose his new puppy carefully: she is a Bavarian Mountain Hound, specially bred as a working dog to help him hunt deer in County Wicklow.