Case Study
Nympho, a male donkey who is 55 years old.
Nympho the donkey has been with Henrietta since she was only ten years old.
Pet Health
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Kensington, a six year old male Golden Retriever who suddenly began to get in fights with his best friend.
Kensington was the first dog to arrive in the Harold household. He was a relaxed, easy going puppy, and he has matured into one of those individuals who gets on well with everybody.
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Spook, a one year old pet rat who had started itching and his coat began to look ragged
A “class pet” has been a popular idea in the USA for some years, and it is increasingly catching on in Ireland.
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Missy, a five year old spayed female Collie cross who was scratching her left ear.
Missy had always been a healthy animal, and Fiona noticed immediately when there was something wrong last week.
Podcast
Dogs in hot cars – people don’t mean to let their pets die | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the common, appalling issue of dogs dying when left in hot cars.
Video
Keeping pets cool in hot summer weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, we discussed keeping pets cool in hot weather.
Case Study
Grey, a two year old female rabbit who developed a head tilt
ASH Animal Rescue is in Co. Wicklow. Most of their work involves dogs and cats, but ASH is committed to any animals in need of help.
Case Study
Rio, an eight year old neutered male cross-bred Doberman who developed a strange swelling on his neck
Rio’s problem began with vague signs. One day, he seemed dull, and he refused his dinner. He was holding his head lower than normal, as if something was troubling him.
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Fuzzypeg, a six month old African Pygmy Hedgehog. Tiny mites were found in her cage.
When Mary saw the baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs in the pet shop in Dun Laoghaire, she knew that she wanted one. Hedgehogs have been domesticated for the past thirty years, and they are now bred in captivity.
Opinion blog: why it’s acceptable for SpayAware to receive funding from Donedeal
A question has been bubbling in social media circles for some time: why does a pro-animal welfare group like SpayAware accept funding from Donedeal, the main website involved in online puppy sales in ..
Case Study
Lotus, a female Shiba Inu aged 8 months
People make difference choices when getting a new dog. Many people choose a cross bred dog from their local pound or rescue centre, and this has much to commend it.
Case Study
Ginger, a 3 year old neutered male cat who was being bullied by a local cat coming in through his cat flap.
When Maoiliosa decided to get a cat, she wanted one that had already passed the kitten stage.
Podcast
SpayAware, rescue dogs as pets, keeping hot dogs cool & what you need to know about fleas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the usual range of subjects, including SpayAware, rescue dogs as pets, keeping hot dogs cool & all about fleas – do you really need to use once mont ..
Case Study
Ebi, a ten year old female Collie/Labrador cross who gave a remarkable demonstration of the ability of dogs to warn humans of danger.
Everyone remembers the “Lassie” movies, and the way that the dog barked to warn humans about something happening.
Case Study
Ruby, Ginger, Snowy and Penny were not laying eggs.
When I visited Steve recently during a trip to the UK, he had a few questions about his new livestock.
Case Study
Roxy and Bobby, two German Shepherds who live together and are best friends.
Many people are not aware of their animals’ social needs, and there are thousands of lonely pets across Ireland, living bored lives in isolation.
Case Study
Bright the Burmese Python had dull eyes
Bright is a young snake, has a really good living enviroment and is properly fed. So when his eyes changed from bright and shiny to dull, his owner was worried.
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Nubby, a seven month old male Guinea Pig who was neutered to stop the home from being over-populated with baby guinea pigs.
Sandra and her children are guinea pig enthusiasts. Earlier this year, the guinea pig matriarch of their household, Nutty, died at the impressive age of eight years.