Lulu has a favourite game: she loves chasing her tennis ball in the back garden. There’s nothing complicated about it: Ashling throws the ball, Lulu chases it, brings it back, and Ashling throws it again.
I live in Ireland, and one remarkable difference between this country and the UK is the different attitude to badger culling.
In this week's podcast, a few listeners' queries are answered, including more on heat stroke in dogs, and a discussion on the early socialisation of puppies. To listen, click on the play button.
I've written an article about the recent foray of Grazia magazine into dodgy advice on earning cash via breeding animals as a casual home business.
For many animal lovers, one of the less pleasant aspects of cats is their taste for hunting small prey. Not so much cuddly pets ; more like bloodthirsty cats.
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
Holiday pet care is an important issue. I know some people who refuse to go away because they worry so much about what they'll do with their pets.
This is another triathlon race report - nothing to do with animals, but just a reminder that each of us has another side to life other than our main profession.
Pet insurance used to be a "no-brainer" for owners who wanted to be able to afford veterinary fees.
Scruff was originally found wandering the streets when he was eight months old. He was in poor condition, half-starved and covered in fleas.
"Bring your dog to work" day has become a popular date on the calendar.
Dog attacks on children are rare, but they are shocking when they happen.
One weekend, Polly and Susie were watching television together in the living room.
In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs swimming and then a listener texted in with a query about her pet. To listen click on the play button.
The topic of legislation on muzzling dogs of "restricted breeds" was mentioned in an article in the Irish Times on Monday.
The issue of non-stun slaughter for religious reasons is under discussion again. To read my article on this challenging subject, click here.
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the perennial of pets overheating in summer.
The second National Animal Welfare Conference, organised by Minister Simon Coveney, was held on Friday 12th June at Farmleigh.
