Keeping Your animal family Calm: Helping Pets Through Stormy WeatherWith the wind rattling the windows and the rain coming down in sheets, it’s not just us humans who feel a bit on edge.
local volunteers care about the beautiful white birds in our harbour If you’ve spent a morning walking the Bray Promenade, you’ve likely seen them—the drift of white feathers bobbing near the ha ..
The issue of puppy farming in Ireland continues to be a serious welfare concern. This 10 minute podcast discusses the main issues involved.
I was on the Anton Savage Show on Newstalk in recent days, talking about how to protect pets from harm in cold weather. Listen HereKeep warm, everyone. And a very Happy New Year to you all.
When is it OK to dress pets in clothes? When it's for their health, safety and comfort. Listen to the podcast to find out more.
The Irish Government should introduce harsher sentences for pet theft, in order to better reflect the emotional distress of having a pet stolen.
If you’re getting a new dog, please avoid buying from puppy farmers. Thousands of dogs need to be adopted every year, and this should be everyone’s first choice. Listen to this podcast to ..
It's common for dogs to be seen wandering the streets, with no owner in sight.
Today is 1st February 2025, the day when the ban on XL Bullies comes into force in Ireland.
This week’s podcast opens with some chat about Christmas preparation for pets, and then we talk about how Temple Grandin is helping to promote a scheme to make visiting vets more enjoyable for d ..
A new global veterinary initiative aims to focus more on understanding animal behaviour as a way of learning more about their needs.
My uncle, John Wedderburn, recently passed away. He was a passionate animal rights advocate, and he was an inspiration to me.
With the election in Ireland coming up later this week, this is a good time to discuss animal welfare.
This week's short podcast discusses life in a busy vet clinic. The ups and downs can be far more intense and demanding than most people realise.
This time of year is difficult for many pets, especially dogs, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises.
This week. Professor Luke O'Neill was standing in as presenter on the Anton Savage Show on Newstalk when I called in to do the "Ask The Expert" slot.
The first Spayaware event was held in 2002, when over twenty thousand unwanted dogs were euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds. Twenty years later, in 2022, there were less than five hundred euthanased.
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has just issued new guidelines on spaying and neutering.
