Case Study
Sammy, an 8 year old collie who nearly died after impaling himself on a stick.
Sammy’s parents were farm dogs in Mayo, bred over generations to herd sheep and cattle around fields and hillsides.
Podcast
The justice system and animal cruelty in Ireland | Pat Kenny Show
This morning we discussed the way that the justice system deals with cases of animal cruelty in Ireland, and we compared similar cases in England.
Case Study
Kiko is a one year old terrier who loves chocolate
Ella is my daughter, and Kiko is my own dog. The stimilant in chocolate is highly toxic to dogs, and every year, vets see dogs dying after eating too much chocolate, especially at Easter time.
Podcast
Courts Leniency on Animal Welfare plus Pet Passports | East Coast Radio
Animal welfare in Ireland often does not seem to be taken seriously. In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent court case where a man was just given community service for beating his dog to death.
Podcast
From hoarse dogs to weepy eyes & itchy bottoms | Pat Kenny Show
This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
Dogs of Law: How current legislation in the UK affects dogs and people
As a vet student, the study of animal law was one of my least favourite subjects. I wanted to know about animal diseases, and how they could be cured.
Print Article
Importing a dog from Europe? Could you also be importing a disease? | The Telegraph
Importing a dog from another country can be more complicated than you might think.
Case Study
Moose, a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel who developed a serious lameness after a hill walk
The widespread use of mobile phones means that veterinary advice is now easy to obtain in an emergency, wherever it happens.
Podcast
Feeding Dogs Raw Vegetables | East Coast Radio
This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding dogs raw potato skins and pea pods. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutrition in general.
Print Article
Is there a serious risk of wildlife attacks on pets in the UK and Ireland? | The Telegraph
In the wake of the death of a Yorkshire Terrier after a gull attack in the UK, and subsequent reports that the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has intervened, is there a serious risk of wildlife atta ..
Podcast
Diabetes in pets and questions from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
Podcast
Why are upset stomachs in dogs so common in summer? | East Coast Radio
Upset stomachs in dogs are common at this time of year. In this week's podcast, Pete discusses gastroenteritis in dogs, and why it is such a common issue and what dog owners can do about it.
Podcast
Mice and hamsters in the wild | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we spoke to Angela, who found her own way of dealing with wild mice that were in her home, and who had a tale to tell about a hamster that she found in the wild.
Case Study
Figo, a four year old Bichon Frise who is a telly addict
Figo is an unusual little dog: he enjoys watching television. Every evening, he settles down on his favourite cushion with Maria and her husband, gazing at the television, just like his owners.
Video
Safety of pets around barbecues | TV3
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
Black pets are just as adorable as brown, white, and ginger ones | The Telegraph
Did you know that all-black pets are more difficult to rehome than other colours? I've written an article on that subject this morning, over at the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking here.
Podcast
Barking dogs & Swampy the Turtle | Pat Kenny Show
Barking dogs can be a serious problem - for owners, and also for their neighbours. The challenge of dealing with the problem of barking dogs is that there is no answer that works in every situation.
Podcast
Non-stun slaughter in Ireland: Should it be banned? | Pat Kenny Show
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".