Kiko is a 7 year old terrier
Back in 2011, when Linzi moved from her home in County Derry to a job near Dublin, it wasn't love at first sight when she met my own dog Kiko. Linzi was lodging in our home, and Kiko is one of our dogs.
Podcast
All about in-breeding: the challenge of producing healthy pedigree pups. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast discusses the tricky topic of "in-breeding" i. e. breeding of dogs to closer rather than further-away relatives.
TV3 Video
Irish Native Breeds with Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this video clip from Ireland AM, click on the link below. Over the centuries Ireland has bred and developed dogs with characteristics and physical structure to serve them in their everyday life.
Podcast
The Big Scoop: Pete the Vet discusses poop scooping on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast, featuring an update on the importance of poop scooping after your dog, click the play button at the foot of this page.
Podcast
St Patrick may have driven the snakes from Ireland, but they are back. Podcast from Pete the Vet
On St Patrick's Day weekend, snakes come to mind. St Patrick may have ensured that Ireland is snake-free, but snakes are back.
Podcast
Podcast: the changing gender balance of the veterinary world | East Coast Radio
Photo above: veterinarian, Dr Aundrea Hara, poses with her dog, Piper (U. S.
Thandie and Thula are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to premature aging of the heart valves, which causes them to leak: it’s the leading cause of death of this breed of dog.
Oscar the five year old Collie
Oscar first had a problem with a mild lameness last summer. At the time, we investigated the lameness by taking x-ray pictures.
Podcast
Pedigree dogs & Crufts: a lesson in the pros and cons of eugenics. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The Crufts dog show is taking place this weekend, with the Irish Kennel Club's flagship St Patricks Day show following next week.
Sandy is a three year old Labrador cross
James studied industrial design at the National College of Art and Design. After working in Ireland and China, he came home in 2013, married his girlfriend and they got their first dog together.
Podcast
The strong impact of human personalities on cats in the same household: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
If your cat is behaving badly, it might be worth looking in the mirror.
Article
Should brachycepahlic dog breeding be banned? Discussion on Radio Ulster
With Crufts coming up next week, the issue of pedigree dogs is hitting the headlines again.
Butler the four year old Golden Retriever
Back in April, for no obvious reason, Butler suddenly lost interest in life. He stopped eating, and lay around the house with his head between his paws. He looked miserable.
Why Animals Need a Safe and Comfortable Place to Sleep Too
The topic of sleep for our pets is often neglected, which is why I'm publishing this thoughtful guest post discussing slumbering pets.
Maggie the 3 month old puppy
Gill has an older dog – Lucy Lou, who’s now fourteen years old and is beginning to slow down with age. Gill thought that a new young friend might give her renewed interest in life.
Podcast
Pete the Vet Podcast: How to handle over-enthusiastic dogs and wriggly, even angry, cats. | East Coast Radio
Listen to this week's podcast below: all about handling challenging animals. Humans have to work with pets, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep them under control.
TV3 Video
February is Pet Dental Month: how to care for your pets’ teeth on Ireland AM | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed pet dental health, the reasons why you should care for your pets' teeth as thoroughly as you look after your own. You can watch the video below.
Five Facts About Lovebirds for St Valentines Day
The following topical guest post was written Digby Bodenham, writing for ExoticDirect pet insurance There are hundreds of colourful and affectionate pet lovebirds in the UK and Ireland, and vet fee in ..