Case Study
Kayhla, a female poodle puppy who had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each of her eyes.
When Katie-Jane brought Kayhla in to me for her vaccinations, the puppy had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each eye.
Pet Health
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Robbie the robin has become very tame.
Claire sees some wild mammals, including rabbits, foxes badgers and even occasional deer where she lives.
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Starsky (a Dutch Dwarf rabbit) and Scout ( a Golden Labrador) who are good friends.
Scout was seven years old when the cheeky rabbit arrived into his home.
Podcast
Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
Case Study
Neo and Charlie, two year old Chinchillas who developed sore eyes.
Neo was Zoe’s first chinchilla – she bought him on his own. Neo settled in well to his new home, but he started to make strange calling noises – the type of sound that you might hear in the jungle.
Pet product review: “Woof-Box” – special pet treats delivered to your door every month
As a part of my role as a vet in the media, I am lucky enough to be the recipient of occasional samples of various pet-related goodies from time to time.
Case Study
Jessie, a five month old Springer Spaniel who had a severe reaction after being stung by a bee.
Jessie is a typical puppy – full of energy and curiosity. She is at the stage of life where she is learning all the time, and recently, she had a lesson that she won’t forget for a long time.
Podcast
Chocolate poisoning in dogs & why shared custody of pets can make sense | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses chocolate poisoning in pets, and why shared custody of pets can make sense when human relationships don't work out.
Case Study
Lily, Jessica and Sahara – their owner was wondering about getting her rabbits vaccinated.
Rabbits have featured in Lucy’s life for as long as she can remember.
Video
Easter miscellany: Chocolate poisoning, keeping rabbits & Bollywood dancing | TV3
This week on Ireland AM , we discussed two topical Easter subjects: chocolate and pet rabbits.
Case Study
Holly, a young rabbit, had a swelling beneath her chin
Holly had a growing swelling under her chin and was also pulling her hair out and storing it in her sleeping area. What was wrong?
Case Study
Charley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, ate a box of chocolates
Charley loves chocolate! In the past he made himself sick eating a small chocolate egg. But this time he's eaten Belgian chocolates - a lot of them.
Video
Documentary on rabies: what it’s really like dealing with the disease on the ground
Rabies is a horrendous disease - yet it's preventable.
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Are Irish people at risk of picking up TB from their pet cats? | TV3
TB in cats has hit the headlines in the last week, because, for the first time, there has been a confirmed case in the UK where TB infection passed from a cat to two humans.
Case Study
Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
Podcast
It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
VetHelpDirect blog: sensationalist reporting of TB in cats does not help anyone, least of all cats | Vet Help Direct
Vets have known for many years that cats can get TB, and there has always been a theoretical risk of this being transmitted to humans.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.