Case Study
Penny the Shetland Sheepdog had foul smelling breath
Many people might not notice if their pet's breath gets a bit stinky, but Penny has a particular behaviour that meant that Marie couldn't avoid noticing when Penny developed halitosis.
Pet Health
Case Study
Theo the hamster had a damaged eye
Theo belonged to one of Cat's friends who emigrated to Australia three months ago: it was impossible to take the little hamster with her, so he had to be rehomed.
Case Study
Chip developed a strange rash on her face
Aoife has never known life without Chip. Six years before she was born, her parents adopted the young adult cat from the DSPCA.
Case Study
Boomer was unable to pass urine
When Lisa comes home in the evening, Boomer always rushes to greet her, purring.
Case Study
Ginger and Toby both developed a swollen front foot
Anne-Marie's one-year-old cats were in perfect health when she left for work last Monday morning. They had enjoyed breakfast, and she expected that they would have a typically easy "cat" day.
Podcast
Don’t poison your dog with raisins over Christmas: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show and in the Daily Telegraph | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Grape toxicity - and that includes raisins - is a recently recognised phenomenon in the veterinary world.
Case Study
Molly the 10 month old Dalmation is a “fire safety dog”
Fire safety is not a subject that naturally grabs the attention of children, yet house fires are common, and it's often children who are victims.
Case Study
Frost the Siberian Husky who swallowed a fish hook
Mark took on his two Husky-type dogs from the DSPCA last summer: they had been abandoned by their previous owners, a common problem for these large, energetic breeds.
Podcast
Christmas puppies – including Boxers – may look cute but they are a bad idea: here’s why | Pat Kenny Show
On the Pat Kenny Show today, we discussed why it's such a bad idea to give puppies as Christmas presents.
Case Study
Jessie the Labrador suffers with itchy skin
Jessie is an 11 year old Labrador who suffers from one of the most common health issues to afflict dogs in Ireland today: itchy skin.
Case Study
Alfie the cat refuses to leave the house
Alfie was found one morning, as an adult cat, by Catriona's daughter, Holly.
Print Article
The huge impact of noise stress on dog behaviour | The Telegraph
I've just written a piece on the impact of noise stress in dogs, as my latest online post for the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking on the link at the foot of this post.
Case Study
Holly the Jack Russell Terrier had a strange swelling under her eye
A few weeks ago, Joyce noticed that Holly had a blemish on her face. A small dome-like swelling, the size of a small grape, appeared on her right cheek.
Podcast
Weekly podcast: early treatment of heart disease in dogs, pet theft and the issue of TB in wildlife | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses four topics Recent research which has led to a new recommendation in the early treatment of heart disease.
Case Study
Harry the 2 year old pet rat
Julie has always liked pet rats, but after she had three female rats that died at a young age from cancer, she decided not to get any more.
Video
Video: Keeping pets warm in winter: clothing, beds and kennels on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Cold weather and petsPets often spend time outdoors, and with some thought, owners can ensure that their animals have a cosier, warmer existence.
Case Study
Molly a 12 year old Border Terrier who chases cats
Kevin and his family had been visiting relatives in Ireland over the Easter break. Back home in Scotland, Molly is the only animal in the house, and she spends much of her time in the back garden.
Case Study
Loulou the 10 year old Shih Tzu had an upset stomach
Helene owns three dogs, so she's familiar with the minor ailments that are common in the canine world.