Whiskey may just be the age of a human teenager at nearly 18 years of age, but in dog years, he's ancient: the old formula of one-human-year-to-seven-dog-years would make him almost 126 in dog years.
Many pets - from dogs and cats to rabbits and budgies - suffer from the consequences of too much food.
Donal bought his first rabbit last summer: a female called June.
To watch the video, click on the link at the foot of this page Pollen allergies in dogs are a common cause of itchy skin This week on Ireland AM, I brought Oscar with me: he’s a terrier who has ..
If anyone is unlucky enough to get a mouse or rat infestation in their home, one of the obvious suggestions to control the pests is to "get a cat".
Avoid poisoning your pets accidentally over Easter Over the Easter weekend, there are several hidden toxic hazards for pets in many homes, and it’s far better to avoid them rather than waiting u ..
Bailey is a lively, bouncy animal, and even though Jim takes him for three good walks every day, he's always bursting with energy.
Ilona was impressed by a demonstration of working sheepdogs on a farm in County Kerry while on holiday. She wanted an energetic, active dog, and a working collie seemed to be the answer.
A Confirmed case of Alabama Rot has been identified in Dublin A case of Alabama Rot ( Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy or CRGV) has recently been diagnosed in Dublin: this is the second con ..
Pete the vet on Ireland am this weekThe focus of this week's chat was to discuss Irish Native Breeds of dog: you can watch the video by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.
Kirby's problem started two months ago. He's normally an active, playful guinea pig; when he became dull and quiet, Jay knew that there must be something wrong.
Nobody likes the thought that their pet may be carrying worms Worm control is simple and very important, not just for animal health, but also for human health.
Finzi, my own dog (pictured above when she was ill) was nearly killed by dog worms.
One Saturday morning, Boots started to behave strangely. She had difficulty walking properly on her back legs, and when Maria went up to her, she rolled on her back in a peculiar way.
It is bizarre that the most common nutritional issue that I see in my daily work is a problem of excess: people simply giving their pets too much food.
At thirteen years of age, Sonny lives the quiet life of an older dog.
Lily is a free-range rabbit: she is allowed to run around the family's walled-in back garden.
Animal charity urges pet neutering as kitten numbers continue to riseSpaying and neutering has, thankfully, become almost routine for pets.
