Podcast
The perils of getting a pup as a present at Christmas: | Pat Kenny Show
On this week's show, we discussed "the perils of getting a pup as a present for Christmas" following a recent campaign by Dogs Trust.
Pet Health
Case Study
Lulu, a four year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who had bladder stones
Lulu is a lovely, good-natured dog, but like many pedigree animals, she’s had more than her fair share of health problems.
Fat and oil supplements for pets: what do pet owners need to know? | Wikivet
The subject of fats and oils in our diets is challenging: what we "know" one year (e. g. butter is bad for you) is found to be untrue several years later.
Video
Did you ever wonder why dogs pant?
Why do dogs pant? In this short video, Pete the Vet explains why they do it, and advises when owners should be concerned if their dog is painting too much.
Video
Seaweed or a special diet for dogs with arthritis? | TV3
Cats and dogs with arthritis are common. This week on Ireland AM, we discussed some novel treatments for arthritis in animals.
Print Article
Is your pet in pain? How can you tell? | The Telegraph
Pain is one of the most unpleasant experiences to affect living creatures. As humans, we can tell other people when we are in pain. It’s much more complicated in animals.
Case Study
Buster, a twelve year old Dachshund who stopped eating for an unknown reason.
When Carlus and his fiancée went on holidays, they left Buster with a friend. This usually works well although Buster is prone to pining.
Podcast
Mange and dry skin in dogs. | East Coast Radio
In this week's Podcast, we discussed mange and dry skin in dogs. We spoke about the importance of a good diet. What a dog eats has an impact on the condition of the dog's skin.
Fireworks frighten rabbits: tips for looking after your small hutch animals, especially rabbits
Fireworks frighten rabbits.
Case Study
Amy is a cross bred Collie who had a recurring sore on her elbow
It’s now nearly two years since Amy first injured her left foreleg. She was on a walk rummaging around the bushes when she emerged with a nasty cut at the front of the elbow.
Video
Functional Halloween clothing for pets | TV3
People dress their pets up at Halloween: this can be fun, but is it right? On Ireland AM this week, we looked at some of the more functional ways to dress pets up, and we looked at ways that Halloween ..
Podcast
Dogs indoors or outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Indoors or outdoors: where should dogs live? Is it OK to expect a dog to sleep outdoors in a kennel? The answer to this question depends on many factors, and it isn’t possible to give an absolut ..
Case Study
Bongy, a 5 month old rabbit who broke his back leg.
When Cameron bought a couple of young rabbits for his children, he expected them to be accident-free pets. Rabbits normally live sheltered, safe lives compared to other pets like dogs and cats.
Podcast
Keeping Pets Happy at Halloween & Microchipping. | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed providing a cosy, quiet den for pets at Halloween. We also spoke about the importance of microchipping your pets at this time of year and fitbits for dogs.
Podcast
Treating arthritis in dogs and cats | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis is a common problem for older pets and the cause needs to be considered when choosing treatment. Treatment often needs to address the cause as well as treating the symptoms.
Case Study
Fritz, a 9 month old Goldendoodle who loves chewing household objects.
Fritz has been an enthusiastic chewer since he arrived in the Emily’s household as a puppy. Whenever there was anything within reach that he could pick up in his mouth, he chewed it.
Podcast
Hedgehogs in Autumn | East Coast Radio
It's common to find hedgehogs out and about at this time of year. If you find one, should you rescue it, or leave it to its own devices? Listen to the podcast to find out.
Podcast
Keeping pets safe around Halloween | Pat Kenny Show
Many dogs develop severe fear of noises, including winds, thunder, gunshots and fireworks.