Podcast
Puppies as presents? No, No, No! | Pat Kenny Show
A social media storm has been raging since Sunday, when the Independent newspaper published an account of a journalist buying a Christmas puppy as a present for her husband.
Case Study
Sally, a cross bred female whippet who had nine puppies.
One day, Helen found Sally wandering around a supermarket car park.
Podcast
Pet Food: Commercial or home prepared? | Pat Kenny Show
There's a vast range of pet foods available on the market, and there are many strongly opinionated views on which is best, from cheapest to priciest, raw to uber-processed, meatiest to vegetarian.
Case Study
Mollie is a collie whose back legs were paralysed after an accident.
Samantha originally took on Mollie temporarily, fostering her from the Galway SPCA sanctuary when she was a fluffy young puppy.
Print Article
Why don’t cats have arms? And why don’t human have paws? | The Telegraph
Pets with hands? Humans with paws? It doesn't sound right, does it?I've written an article across at the Telegraph on the nomenclature that we use to refer to the anatomy of dogs, cats and people.
Podcast
Why do so few dog owners have a licence? | Pat Kenny Show
The background to dog licences: the cost went up in 2012 from €12. 70 per year to €20 per year or €140 for lifetime license. But a minority of people pay this.
Video
Why NOT to give a puppy as a Christmas gift: with Dogs Trust | TV3
Last week, I called in with the Ireland AM team to the Dogs Trust Centre in Finglas, Dublin to chat to Mark Beazley, Executive Director at Dogs Trust.
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The fears and worries of modern cats: cucumbers and much, much more | The Telegraph
The latest object to terrify cats: cucumbers. Who would have imagined it was possible. If you haven't heard, it's one of the latest viral video trends, and it isn't much fun for the cats concerned.
Case Study
Trent is a 9 year old rabbit who lives a hutch-free life in the back garden.
Trent is an independent rabbit. When he was young, he lived in a small hutch, but everyone felt sorry for him, so they made a chicken wire run to give him more space.
Podcast
Pet food: Choosing the right one | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete talked about pet food. Dogs are what they eat, so it is important to get their food right.
Podcast
Cats: Loved and hated | Pat Kenny Show
I love cats, but there are many people who find them irritating. First, they hunt wild birds in other people's back gardens.
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How would you feel about eating nothing but commercial dog food for a week? | The Telegraph
At a recent conference, Pete learned some surprising facts about pet food during a debate about the pros and cons of commercial vs home cooked feeding of pets.
Case Study
Cosmo, a ginger cat who had eaten some poison.
Cosmo lives an active life, enjoying the outdoor world: he’s a keen hunter of rats and mice.
Podcast
The perils of getting a pup as a present at Christmas: | Pat Kenny Show
On this week's show, we discussed "the perils of getting a pup as a present for Christmas" following a recent campaign by Dogs Trust.
Print Article
Should cat owners be held responsible for the actions of their pets? | The Telegraph
I’m a cat lover and owner, and through my two jobs, I often come across distressing situations involving “cats gone bad”: As a vet in practice, I see pet cats that are continually b ..
Case Study
Lulu, a four year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who had bladder stones
Lulu is a lovely, good-natured dog, but like many pedigree animals, she’s had more than her fair share of health problems.
Fat and oil supplements for pets: what do pet owners need to know? | Wikivet
The subject of fats and oils in our diets is challenging: what we "know" one year (e. g. butter is bad for you) is found to be untrue several years later.
Video
Did you ever wonder why dogs pant?
Why do dogs pant? In this short video, Pete the Vet explains why they do it, and advises when owners should be concerned if their dog is painting too much.