Podcast: Parvovirus is still a threat to unvaccinated dogs | East Coast Radio
After a new outbreak of Parvovirus in the Dublin area, dog owners have been warned to keep their pets up to date with their vaccinations to ensure that they stay safe.
After a new outbreak of Parvovirus in the Dublin area, dog owners have been warned to keep their pets up to date with their vaccinations to ensure that they stay safe.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESSuzie and her partner have three dogs , and up until now, the animals have been the centre of their home life.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESHardy was a well-known dog in Ireland twelve years ago, when he was rescued by Ash Animal Sanctuary in Co Wicklow.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAs Susie has grown older, she now spends most of her time sleeping, and so she has stopped wearing down her own nails.
If a dog bites a person, the dog's owner is usually legally liable for damages, and sometimes they may be covered for this by insurance (either pet insurance or home insurance).
This week, a piece in the paper noted that insurance claims for dog bites were on the rise in Ireland.
I was interviewed by Spirit radio recently, and you can listen to the podcast here. We discussed the reason why dogs are not allowed on Blue Flag beaches.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAs a one year old male dog, Patch is beginning to be strongly influenced by his hormones.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESDaisy has always been a happy, healthy dog, but since she was a young adult, she has had episodes of strange breathing.
The saga of a national wildlife hospital for Ireland continues, and your help is still needed to attain this goal on a permanent basis.
This week, Pete discusses the common summer problem of heatstroke in pets: how can it be prevented, and what to do if your pet is affected. Click on the link below to listen.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESJade is a typical three year old Doberman: full of energy and continually active. She enjoys exercise and she loves her food, tucking into her breakfast and dinner hungrily.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAlfa is a rescue dog: Julie took her in from the Wicklow SPCA a few months ago.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESAt ten years of age, Ted is beginning to show some signs of ageing. His muzzle has greyed, and he doesn’t have quite as much energy has he used to have.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESLily and her sisters Poppy and Zinia found their three pets as young adult rabbits at the DSPCA animal shelter, just over a year ago.
This week, I was delighted to be interviewed by Andrea Hayes on East Coast Fm. I have worked with Andrea previously in a television series called Animal A&E.
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESRenata has owned Ted since he was a pup: she bought him from a breeder in Warsaw, in Poland, where she was living until recently.
A new report highlights that pugs are 54 times more likely to suffer from breathing issues compared to other types of dog. The report authors say that Pugs can "no longer be considered typical dogs".