Case Study
Lupus the cat had something strange protruding from his ear
As one of Ireland's most enthusiastic bird watchers, it may seem strange that Eric Dempsey is a cat lover.
Podcast
Dog attacks: why do we never analyse what actually happens? Why the secrecy? | East Coast Radio
The latest dog attack in the UK, where a baby was killed and a toddler was seriously injured, was reportedly carried out by a dog resembling a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Podcast
How to help dogs with arthritis plus listeners’ pet questions on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis – stiffness and lameness in dogs Arthritis (technically called “osteoarthritis”, or “degenerative joint disease”) is caused by a combination of anatomic predis ..
Print Article
Will Brexit stop the free travel of pets in and out of Britain? | The Telegraph
There are going to be many unexpected consequences of Brexit, and I've been reflecting on how the animal world may be affected. It's possible to take negative and positive views, of course.
Case Study
Bruce the pug suffers from a food allergy
When Bruce started itching at the back of his neck, Martina first thought that he had been bitten by another dog.
Podcast
Mushroom poisoning in dogs and more: Pete the Vet on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
The story of the two Labradors that were poisoned On Tuesday evening, a five year old Labrador was brought in to see me because shortly after her evening meal at 6pm, she’d started to stagger, b ..
Video
A detailed analysis of puppy farming in Ireland: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
How is puppy farming defined?The term "puppy farming" means the commercial breeding of dogs in large numbers.
Podcast
Is it OK to put your dog’ poop in someone else’s wheelie bin? Plus audio books to celebrate James Herriot’s birthday. | Pat Kenny Show
Dog poop warsWhat is it about dog poo that upsets people so much? Sure, it's foul smelling, disgusting stuff, but still. .
Podcast
James Herriot: one hundred years old on 4th October 2016 | East Coast Radio
I've always loved reading books, and the James Herriot stories were the highlight of my youth. I'd wanted to be a vet since I was just five years old.
Podcast
Can cats and kittens be a life threatening risk? And should they be allowed outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Inventing untrue stories about cats does not help anyoneKittens and cats made headlines this week, mostly because they were deliberately sensationalist.
Video
Canicross on TV3’s Ireland AM: keeping fit with your dog | TV3
Canicross is a new sport that deserves greater popularity. I was delighted to have the opportunity to feature Canicross with the enthusiastic folk who are involved in this in Ireland.
Podcast
All about fleas: it’s peak flea season and many people don’t know how to get rid of them | Pat Kenny Show
I've been seen a glut of fleas in my practice over the past week: this is no surprise.
Case Study
Fifi a 12 week old rescue tabby kitten
Claudette used to live in London with three cats. When she came across to Ireland, she was initially only planning a short stay, so she left her cats with her mother.
Video
Please share this. It’s Puppy Awareness Week. Don’t buy from a puppy farmer
This week in Dublin Port, another batch of puppy-farmed puppies were confiscated as they were smuggled out of Ireland to the lucrative UK market.
Case Study
Oscar is a twelve year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Patrick is an enthusiastic keeper of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or "Staffies" as they're commonly known. His first was a gentle female dog called Vixen: he bought her from a breeder back in 1987.
Podcast
A podcast about cats, including the perennial issue of harvest mites causing a skin rash
My weekly podcast talks more about important facts about cats - listen by following the link below. We also discuss the common issue of harvest mites.
Podcast
Podcast: Help! I have a counter-surfing, visitor-sniffing Bassett Hound. What to do? | East Coast Radio
When I go into the East Coast radio station every week, I'm rarely sure what we are going to talk about.
Podcast
Greyhound racing in Ireland: a podcast by Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
I've written and spoken a lot about the greyhound industry in recent weeks, and this podcast is the latest discussion. For those new to this topic, please listen and learn.