How many people don't know what to do when they find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal? While your local vet may the obvious place to bring such creatures, not all vets are willing or able to help.
“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 ..
Studies have shown that if owners treat their pets for heat stroke before reaching the vet, the risk of death can be almost halved.
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.
On the Pat Kenny Show this week, we first discussed the risk to pets from poisonous plants in people's back gardens, and second, we dealt with the usual collection of listeners' queries.
Kaypo has an unusually complicated family history for a cross bred dog.
To listen to this week's podcast click on the link at the foot of this page.
The Dog Control Statistics for 2016 have just been released, showing that the number of dogs euthanased at Irish dog pounds continues to decline and now stands at 1,522. Back in the 1990s.
I am an occasional sufferer from hay fever: sometimes I'm overcome with runny eyes and sneezes, then half an hour later, it's all gone.
Buzz has an active lifestyle, particularly enjoying running.
As well as being a vet and an animal advocate, I'm a triathlete, so if you don't like that topic, don't read on.
It's "mouth to snout", not "mouth to mouth". CPR is highly unlikely to save the life of a pet, but it's easy to learn how to do it.
This blog was written by Alexandra Seagal, Editor of Animalso. com. One of the most challenging and frustrating parts of raising a puppy is potty training.
The theme for this week's vet spot on Ireland AM was snakes, following the story where a corn snake was found in a field in Co Meath.
Pet parasites: what are the facts?#SP.
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.
Bailey lives in a busy household: Jonathan manages the YWCA centre in Greystones, so there are always young people coming and going from his home.
