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10 minute podcast: is it ethical to put clothing on pets?
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.
Animal Welfare
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10 min podcast: why pet theft should be classified differently to property theft | Newstalk
The Irish Government should introduce harsher sentences for pet theft, in order to better reflect the emotional distress of having a pet stolen.
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Why it makes sense to “adopt, don’t shop” when getting a dog | East Coast Radio
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 ..
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10 min podcast: what to do if you see a wandering dog
It's common for dogs to be seen wandering the streets, with no owner in sight.
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10 min podcast: update on XL Bully ban in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Today is 1st February 2025, the day when the ban on XL Bullies comes into force in Ireland.
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10 min podcast: Christmas prep for pets, and fearfree vet visits with Temple Grandin
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 ..
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10 min podcast: understanding pets by observing their behaviour | East Coast Radio
A new global veterinary initiative aims to focus more on understanding animal behaviour as a way of learning more about their needs.
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Veganism in pets and humans, and a tribute to my uncle John | East Coast Radio
My uncle, John Wedderburn, recently passed away. He was a passionate animal rights advocate, and he was an inspiration to me.
10 min podcast: pre-election thoughts about animal welfare | East Coast Radio
With the election in Ireland coming up later this week, this is a good time to discuss animal welfare.
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10 min podcast: the valuable work carried out by the ISPCA | East Coast Radio
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.
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10 min podcast and article: Helping pets cope with fear of fireworks | East Coast Radio
This time of year is difficult for many pets, especially dogs, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises.
10 minute podcast: from XL Bully ban to play-biting puppies | Newstalk
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.
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10 min podcast on the difference between Spayaware 2002 to 2022 in Ireland | Spirit Radio
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.
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10 min podcast and article: update on spaying and neutering | East Coast Radio
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has just issued new guidelines on spaying and neutering.
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10 min podcast and one page article: the Lost Dog phenomenon in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Every day in most towns in Ireland, dogs are reported wandering the streets on their own.
Horse and dog welfare in Ireland: laws need to be properly enforced
News feeds have been full of shocking stories about horse and dog issues in recent weeks, culminating in the RTE Investigates programme on disgraceful welfare and legal issues affecting horses being s ..
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Why greyhounds deserve to be treated like other dogs – article and podcast | East Coast Radio
Last week, I heard about Beate, a German psychologist and greyhound enthusiast who was visiting Ireland.
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Podcast: New rules coming on controlling dogs in Ireland | East Coast Radio
An inter-departmental working group has just made a submission to Cabinet with suggestions for improving the control of dogs, including forty new dog wardens, increased on-the-spot fines, and a unifie ..