Anyone who knows animals knows that they are as sentient as humans in many ways, and it’s crucial that this fact underlies legislation on animal welfare.
Animal sentience in the UK We all know that animals are sentient beings -so why did the UK parliament vote against including a clause from EU legislation stating this fact? Listen to the podcast below ..
To listen to this week’s podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Unexpected deaths of pets while at the vet clinic Sometimes, due to the randomness of health and disease, or rarely, ..
My latest online piece for the Telegraph outlines the telltale signs to look out for that let you know that euthanasia is the kindest option for your pet.
Read my latest online piece in the Telegraph or watch the video below from TV3's Ireland AM vet spot to learn about the two big problems for pets around Halloween.
In disaster zones, human life is at risk and unfortunately, animals also suffer.
In this month's interview on South East Radio, Pete discusses some tips on pet care for Halloween and for pets that are sensitive to fireworks sounds. Follow the link below to listen.
More and more people - vets, vet nurses, breeders and members of the public - are becoming exasperated at the level of discomfort experienced by some brachycephalic dogs.
For my weekly online Telegraph piece, I've written some key points about helping pets during stormy weather. You can read it here. One of my own dogs, Kiko, is particularly sensitive to foul weather.
To listen to this week's podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page.
To watch the video discussing how to tackle poor quality pedigree and "designer" pups, see the link at the foot of this page.
To watch this week's video, follow the link at the foot of this page.
5 Great Tips for Gardening with DogsA house with a garden is lovely, and so is a house with dogs.
“Even the farmers in the UK are worried” New trade deals with the USA and South America risk a two-tier food supply in the UK: cheap imported meat and milk from outside Europe, then expens ..
The Irish stray dog statistics have just been published: on East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed these, explaining how the system for stray dogs works, and talking about the reasons for recent impr ..
The issue of mega farms has come up at a topical time, when the UK House of Lords is also discussing the impact of Brexit on animal welfare in the UK.
I've written a step by step guide to carrying out CPR on animals. There are key facts you must know. It's mouth-to-snout, not mouth-to-mouth.
What is sulky racing?A sulky is a lightweight, single-seater, two-wheeled cart used in harness racing. On a road or a track, horses compete as trotters or pacers, depending on the animal’s type of gait.
