Case Study
Alfie the cat refuses to leave the house
Alfie was found one morning, as an adult cat, by Catriona's daughter, Holly.
Pet Health
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.
Case Study
Lupus the cat had something strange protruding from his ear
As one of Ireland's most enthusiastic bird watchers, it may seem strange that Eric Dempsey is a cat lover.
Podcast
How to help dogs with arthritis plus listeners’ pet questions on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis – stiffness and lameness in dogs Arthritis (technically called “osteoarthritis”, or “degenerative joint disease”) is caused by a combination of anatomic predis ..
Print Article
Will Brexit stop the free travel of pets in and out of Britain? | The Telegraph
There are going to be many unexpected consequences of Brexit, and I've been reflecting on how the animal world may be affected. It's possible to take negative and positive views, of course.
Case Study
Bruce the pug suffers from a food allergy
When Bruce started itching at the back of his neck, Martina first thought that he had been bitten by another dog.
Podcast
Mushroom poisoning in dogs and more: Pete the Vet on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The story of the two Labradors that were poisoned On Tuesday evening, a five year old Labrador was brought in to see me because shortly after her evening meal at 6pm, she’d started to stagger, b ..
Podcast
All about fleas: it’s peak flea season and many people don’t know how to get rid of them | Pat Kenny Show
I've been seen a glut of fleas in my practice over the past week: this is no surprise.
Case Study
Fifi a 12 week old rescue tabby kitten
Claudette used to live in London with three cats. When she came across to Ireland, she was initially only planning a short stay, so she left her cats with her mother.
Case Study
Oscar is a twelve year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Patrick is an enthusiastic keeper of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or "Staffies" as they're commonly known. His first was a gentle female dog called Vixen: he bought her from a breeder back in 1987.
Case Study
Lincoln the Rottweiler was suffering from a sore ear
When Dr Eva Orsmond came to see me with Lincoln, she explained how she is watching his waistline. "I was away, and my pet minder likes to spoil him with a few treats so he put a few pounds on.
Video
Kiko in her bow tie helps Pete the Vet answer viewers questions on Ireland AM | TV3
What's with Kiko's bow tie?I'm not into dressing pets up in exotic costumes, but when Hiro and Wolf sent me a bow tie collar for Kiko, it did make her look smart.