Case Study
Inky, a seven year old female cat who had developed scabs around her head
Like many cats, Inky is fastidious about her appearance, spending a lot of time grooming herself, and in particular, cleaning her head with her front paws.
Skin
Case Study
Ralph, a three year old Persian cat who has long fur that becomes matted if not regularly clipped off
Ralph is a cream-coloured Persian cat, with orange-yellow eyes and the flattened nose that is typical of his breed.
Case Study
TJ, a one year old male cat who had a red raw area on the back of his neck that he kept scratching
Itchy skin is a common problem in pets. There are many causes, ranging from allergies to fleas, with dozens of other possible reasons.
Case Study
Cheeky, a five-year-old female cat who had itchy skin
When Cheeky was brought in to see me, the main thing that her owners had noticed was a skin rash along her back and on her underside.
Podcast
From shedding pets to the world triathlon championships | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses moulting/shedding: is there any way to stop pets from losing hair around the house? Then triathlons? Well, they *are* Pete’s main leisure activity and ..
Podcast
A Westie with itchy ears & why you should buy flea control from your local vet | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the complexities of flea control and the best place to buy flea control products.
Podcast
Common summer problems including sore paws and gastroenteritis | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the vet discusses the common summer problem of sore paws in dogs, including harvest mites. We also discuss gastroenteritis, another common summer problem.
Video
Do foxes present a risk to pets? Plus a report on a shocking rescue case from Co Offaly | TV3
Some people feel sorry for foxes and encourage them into their garden, feeding them with dog food, and enjoying watching them. I know someone who has a family of fox cubs regularly visiting.
Case Study
Angel an 18 month old Samoyed who seemed to start to go bald
Samoyeds come from the group of dogs known as “sled-pulling dogs”. They were bred in Siberia by nomadic reindeer herding people.
Case Study
Holly, a one year old French Boxer with sunburn
Many Irish people are only too aware of the painful consequences of lying in the sun without proper protection. Severe sunburn is an experience that is not quickly forgotten.
Podcast
One dog with Parvovirus and another with itchy skin | East Coast Radio
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.