Case Study
Tiny, a three year old miniature Yorkshire Terrier who fractured his skull in the garden
Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.
Pet Health
Video
Why is chocolate so bad for dogs?
Do you want to know more about chocolate toxicity in dogs? Watch the Video. I filmed the video with the friendly HouseMyDog team.
Case Study
Charlie, a four year old Cocker Spaniel who had a weight problem
Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.
Rabies kills 5000 people every month – it’s time to vaccinate this scourge out of existence
Boys with dogs in Africa, waiting for rabies vaccinations (Photo: Kate Hampson). Every three months, Rabies kills more people than the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
Podcast
Exotic diseases your pet can pick up on holidays | Pat Kenny Show
Most people are aware of the risk of rabies when travelling in other countries with your pet, and the compulsory vaccination against rabies deals with this threat effectively.
Case Study
Bruce, a 1 year old Pug developed an ulcer on the surface of his eye
There’s something about Pugs that’s particularly adorable.
The dangers of importing pets to UK and Ireland from continental Europe | The Telegraph
There is a new disease risk associated with importing pets to UK and Ireland – exotic diseases that were previously only seen in overseas countries. To find out more, read Ted’s story by c ..
Podcast
Puppy farming, animal cruelty conviction in Donegal | Pat Kenny Show
ISPCA raided a puppy farm in Co Carlow last week. The conditions were described as "absolutely horrendous", with ISPCA Inspectors seizing 52 dogs of mixed breed and type.
Case Study
Tips, a 15 year old cat who developed a problem known as “mega-oesophagus”
Lisa had been away from home travelling overseas. When she returned, she noticed that Tips’ breathing seemed different.
Video
The finale of Project Pet Slimdown – the last weigh in for Pushkin and Gizmo | TV3
This spring, the vet spot on Ireland AM has been focussing – via Project Pet Slimdown – on helping one podgy pooch (Gizmo) and one cuddly cat (Pushkin) lose weight, using a combination of ..
Print Article
How do vets decide when euthanasia is the right choice? | The Telegraph
Euthanasia of pets is a momentous decision for pet owners, and vets are often asked to help owners make that decision.
Case Study
Ross, a twelve year old blind Terrier, and Silky, his “seeing dog” friend.
Ross is a rescue dog. He was originally found wandering in Newbridge, Co Kildare one Christmas Eve when he was taken in by the PAWS animal sanctuary.
Print Article
Pet food – what does the label tell you and how much does it matter to your pet? | Vet Help Direct
Pet food.
Case Study
Cassie, a four year old Bichon Frise and her pup Max. Cassie developed Mastitis.
Mary had originally planned to have Cassie spayed when she was young.
Spring is here: for helpful springtime tips for your pets, read this online guide
The mornings are brighter, the evenings are longer and the weather is warmer. Spring is definitely here, and I've helped Astar Pets put together a springtime guide for pets and their owners.
The global problem of pet obesity
Pet obesity is astonishingly common. The proportion of overweight and obese pets varies from study to study, but it's thought to be between 33 and 58%.
Video
Hydrotherapy for dogs in Ireland | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we took a different angle to "Pet Project Slimdown", looking into hydrotherapy for dogs.
Overfeeding pets is the biggest animal welfare problem of our time
I've written an article at the Telegraph about overfeeding pets and the consequence of pet obesity: the biggest cause of suffering of Western pets. To read the article, click here.