Podcast
Can dogs and cats be vegetarian or vegan? | East Coast Radio
Many people have chosen to be vegan for the month for January, taking part in Veganuary.
Pet Health
Case Study
Henny Penny wears a special jersey
Susan is the founder and organiser of LittleHill Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
Podcast
What to do if your dog has vomiting or diarrhoea: Pete the Vet podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Digestive disorders are incredibly common in pets, especially in dogs. To listen to the podcast click on the link at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Smudge developed a nasty cough
Smudge is a fit, healthy young dog, and when he began to cough occasionally, Robyn didn't worry too much.
Case Study
Ernie the anxious rescue dog
Rebecca's family used to have two dogs, but they both died of old age in 2013.
A Safe Christmas for Your Pet: a guest infographic from TopDogTips.com
Christmas comes just once a year, but when it does, pet owners need to be ready.
Podcast
Podcast of Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show: changes in rules on vet clinic ownership & festive foodstuffs that can poison pets | Pat Kenny Show
From changes in vet clinic ownership rules to festive human foods that can harm pets: listen to the podcast below.
Case Study
Suki is a 13 year old Springer Spaniel
Suki is a healthy thirteen year old dog, with the usual minor problems that are common in old age. Her muzzle is greying and she has early cataracts in her eyes, so her vision is beginning to dim.
The importance of finding nutrition that’s a perfect fit for your pet
#SP Companionship is the main reason for keeping pets. A dog, cat, rabbit (or other pet) is a fellow sentient being; a deep friendship between animal and human often develops.
Case Study
Rocky a thirteen month old Leonberger
This family have kept large and giant breed dogs for many years, including a Rough Collie and Bernese Mountain Dogs. They enjoy the larger-than-life personality that these breeds often seem to have.
Case Study
Pepsi the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier
Pepsi started to itch last week. He was using his hind leg to scratch the back of his neck, and he nibbled at his lower back with his teeth.
Podcast
Here’s why pets shouldn’t be given as presents: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Pets as Christmas presents and listeners’ questions featured today: listen to the podcast at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Pumpkin was badly injured after going missing
Pumpkin came into in Ciaran's life as a kitten two years ago: it was the day before Halloween, which explains her seasonal name.
Case Study
Holly the terrier has a high level of sensitivity
Gertie took on Holly as a rescue dog, eight years ago, from the Wicklow SPCA animal sanctuary. She had been found wandering in the Kilmacurragh estate, not far from the sanctuary.
Podcast
Podcast: Keeping pets visible on dark winter evenings plus using trackers to find out where they are | East Coast Radio
From reflective collars to illuminated leads: there are different ways of making pets more visible in the winter months.
Podcast
Podcast: Helping pets deal with the fear of fireworks. | East Coast Radio
Fireworks come out every year at different times - from Halloween to Guy Fawkes to New Year. Many animals are terrified of these noisy, bright creations.
Case Study
Monty a 10 week old Bulldog-Beagle cross
Kyra chose Monty as her new family dog carefully: she wanted a cross-bred animal to avoid the common illnesses and genetic issues that are seen in some pedigree dogs.
Video
Diagnosis and treatment of arthritis in dogs and cats: video from Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Is your older pet creaking around slowly, taking ages to get up in the morning, and doing less activity than they used to do? To watch Pete the Vet discussing arthritis on TV3’s Ireland AM, watc ..