Ella is my daughter, and Kiko is my own dog. The stimilant in chocolate is highly toxic to dogs, and every year, vets see dogs dying after eating too much chocolate, especially at Easter time.
This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
Importing a dog from another country can be more complicated than you might think.
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding dogs raw potato skins and pea pods. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutrition in general.
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
Upset stomachs in dogs are common at this time of year. In this week's podcast, Pete discusses gastroenteritis in dogs, and why it is such a common issue and what dog owners can do about it.
Figo is an unusual little dog: he enjoys watching television. Every evening, he settles down on his favourite cushion with Maria and her husband, gazing at the television, just like his owners.
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
Lulu has a favourite game: she loves chasing her tennis ball in the back garden. There’s nothing complicated about it: Ashling throws the ball, Lulu chases it, brings it back, and Ashling throws it again.
In this week's podcast, a few listeners' queries are answered, including more on heat stroke in dogs, and a discussion on the early socialisation of puppies. To listen, click on the play button.
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
Scruff was originally found wandering the streets when he was eight months old. He was in poor condition, half-starved and covered in fleas.
One weekend, Polly and Susie were watching television together in the living room.
Missy’s a big dog, weighing in at around ten stone, and until the baby’s arrival, she was the centre of attention in Sorcha’s household. Everybody adores her; she oozes gentle good nature.
Rabbits are increasingly popular pets in Ireland. People nowadays are under pressure for time, money and space.
In this week’s broadcast on East Coast FM, we started with a listener who had a problem with rodent pests (unwanted rats) in her garden, and we moved on to talk about the timing of spaying kitte ..
I've written an article on the tricky issue of the fees that vets charge to spay a bitch.
