This week, a listener called in to ask how she can start teaching her pet dog how to do agility. Jumping over hurdles and running through tunnels is something that many pets can learn to do.
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the topical issue of dogs overheating in sunny weather. For some tips on how to prevent this, click on the play button below.
SpayAware is being launched this weekend in Ireland – the aim is to make pet owners aware of the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats to control the massive over production of puppi ..
Easter Eggs - and all chocolates -are a real threat to dogs' lives. To find out why, and to find out what you can do to prevent a problem, read my new blog here.
This week on East Coast FM, I told the story of Finzi, an abandoned dog that I rescued during the week.
Cats are often blamed for passing a disease to Toxoplasmosis to humans, but as this radio discussion explains, it's much more complicated than that.
On East Coast FM this week, a listener phoned in to discuss her dog: he had just been diagnosed with Parvovirus by her vet. Another listener called in to ask about her itchy dog.
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed how animals cope with the cold, wet weather of winter.
Pet insurance is an excellent way of budgeting for your pet’s health care, so that in case of a crisis, you can afford the best treatment.
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss choosing the right pet in the first place: this is the most important step towards successful and happy pet ownership.
More tips on making sure that Christmas is a happy time for the pets in your family.
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the needs of animal rescue groups over the Christmas period.
A few weeks ago I asked you folk for ideas for Xmas gifts for pets. The final list is online now- see here.
I've written an article about the dangers of walking a dog beside the road in the half-darkness that's so common in autumn and winter in Ireland and the UK.
Do you think you know about rabies?Rabies is prevalent in many parts of Asia, America and Africa, while many European countries have rabies in their wild animal populations (usually foxes).
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week. .
Spot (on the left in the photo), my own dog, is fifteen next month, and his problems are typical of many dogs of his age.
On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the Spay Ireland initiative to raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats.
