Understanding animal behaviour
It's a continual challenge to understand what animals are telling us by observing their behaviour.
It's a continual challenge to understand what animals are telling us by observing their behaviour.
Summer is just around the corner, and many people have already booked flights and/or accommodation for their annual family summer holiday.
This week in my regional newspaper column I focussed on Guinea pigs – great little pets – read my piece here – sorry, it’s subscription only but free content is also available, ..
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Eva has two young adult Miniature Schnauzers, Ted and Archie. They are good natured dogs, getting on well with people and other animals.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Blue is good-natured and friendly to everyone. He loves the company of humans, spending as much time as possible in the home with his family.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Colm brought Beoga in to see me recently: he had itchy ears that needed a short course of treatment.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVES:Toby often greets Miriam when she comes home from work. He’s there, on the doorstep, looking up at her, purring.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESVal has a habit of enjoying a single glass of wine every evening on the patio at the back of his house, and Mylo always joins him.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESGrace was playing with friends in a local park last week when she saw something surprising: the tiny head of a small bird sticking up out of the long grass.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAs a Beagle, Daisy is full of energy and curiosity. A few weeks ago, this nearly got her into life-threatening trouble in an unexpected way.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESWhen Lulu came in to see me this week for her annual health check, Jenny reminded me of the long and complex saga that she went through as a puppy.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESA few months ago, Chewie started to lose weight, and at the same time, he began to drink more water than usual.
Molly is a good example of how well a new dog can work out in a young family.
Dolly was a two year old adult when Irene took her on from a rescue group. She had been used as a breeding bitch on a puppy farm, and had been bought by the rescue group who had felt sorry for her.
When Gabby developed a large swelling on her cheek beneath her left eye, Mick brought her to see me.
Many pet owners now have their female dogs spayed when they are young: there’s good evidence that it prevents certain cancers as well as avoiding some other serious illnesses as dogs grow older.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESTwo years ago, the family decided that it was time to get their first dog: the girls were ten years old, ready to help with the responsibility of a family pet.
This six minute podcast discusses the latest stray dog control statistics from Ireland.