Podcast
Mice and hamsters in the wild | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we spoke to Angela, who found her own way of dealing with wild mice that were in her home, and who had a tale to tell about a hamster that she found in the wild.
Animal Welfare
Black pets are just as adorable as brown, white, and ginger ones | The Telegraph
Did you know that all-black pets are more difficult to rehome than other colours? I've written an article on that subject this morning, over at the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking here.
Podcast
Non-stun slaughter in Ireland: Should it be banned? | Pat Kenny Show
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".
Print Article
Killing badgers: a necessary evil or the unwarranted killing of a scapegoat? | Vet Help Direct
I live in Ireland, and one remarkable difference between this country and the UK is the different attitude to badger culling.
Print Article
Grazia magazine: good for fashion news and beauty tips, bad for advice on breeding animals | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article about the recent foray of Grazia magazine into dodgy advice on earning cash via breeding animals as a casual home business.
Podcast
Dog attacks baby in the UK – should dogs be muzzled? | Pat Kenny Show
Dog attacks on children are rare, but they are shocking when they happen.
Podcast
Water safety for swimming dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs swimming and then a listener texted in with a query about her pet. To listen click on the play button.
Should meat be labelled as to whether the animal was “stunned” or “non-stunned”?
The issue of non-stun slaughter for religious reasons is under discussion again. To read my article on this challenging subject, click here.
Video
Keeping pets cool in hot weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the perennial of pets overheating in summer.
Podcast
The national animal welfare conference | Pat Kenny Show
The second National Animal Welfare Conference, organised by Minister Simon Coveney, was held on Friday 12th June at Farmleigh.
Podcast
Animal Welfare Conference & Barking Dogs | East Coast Radio
This week, the podcast discusses an Animal Welfare Conference taking place in Dublin on 12th June 2015, and Pete answers a listener’s query about how to stop her dog barking incessantly in the ..
Pete the Vet at the Second National Animal Welfare Conference
Today is the second National Animal Welfare Conference, taking place in Farmleigh, Phoenix Park.
Podcast
Trap-neuter-return to control feral cat colonies | Pat Kenny Show
Recently a small drama in my home town, Bray, made the news.
Print Article
What’s the best way to deal with feral cat colonies? | The Telegraph
Following the local saga about feral cat colonies in my home town today, I've written an account of the goings-on for the Daily Telegraph.
Podcast
Why Trap/ Neuter/ Return is the answer for feral cat populations | East Coast Radio
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)is the best way to control feral cat populations.
Podcast
Rodent pests, spaying kittens & pets watching tv
In this week’s broadcast on East Coast FM, we started with a listener who had a problem with rodent pests (unwanted rats) in her garden, and we moved on to talk about the timing of spaying kitte ..
Podcast
SpayAware – the importance of spaying and neutering pets | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets: in most cases, it's good for pets' health, and it is the best way to deal with Ireland's big problem with pet overpopulation.
Podcast
Never mind Johnny Depp’s dogs – what about importing dogs into Ireland? | Pat Kenny Show
You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.