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Ear infections are common in Spaniels

Dogs with itchy ears, treatments for fleas in cats – from toxic reactions to safe & effective spot ons | The Telegraph

In this week's Pet Subjects column, the main subjects under discussion are ear infections and treatments for fleas. To read the column, click here.

Parasites / Cats / Dogs / Eye & Ear / The Telegraph May 25, 2015
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Sierra, a male Scarlet Macaw aged 14 years who nearly choked to death on a peanut

Sierra is a magnificent Scarlet Macaw parrot. He’s a popular and striking bird, with bright colours and long tail feathers. He’s the resident bird at a hotel complex where I was staying in Florida.

Case Studies / Birds

Bullied hens, cats moving home and Alabama Rot in dogs | The Telegraph

Hens and cats this week: makes a change from dogs. To read this week's Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph, click here.

Pet Health / Birds / Cats / The Telegraph May 23, 2015
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Never mind Johnny Depp’s dogs – what about importing dogs into Ireland? | Pat Kenny Show

You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.

Animal Welfare / Animal Behaviour / Dogs / Infections / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show May 20, 2015
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The saga of Johnny Depp’s dogs, illegally imported into Australia. Who was right? | The Telegraph

I've enjoyed reading accounts of Johnny Depp's dogs' visit to Australia.

Animal Welfare / Dogs / The Telegraph May 19, 2015
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Junior, a twelve year old Japanese Spitz dog who stopped putting weight on his left hind leg.

Junior’s an older dog now, at twelve years of age, but he’s still a quick-moving, nimble creature, trotting around the place rather than walking. His recent problem started in the winter months.

Case Studies / Dogs
Podcast

Rabbit Awareness Week – how to improve the lives of pet rabbits | East Coast Radio

This is Rabbit Awareness Week. Rabbits are misunderstood creatures and are often accidentally neglected as pets. In this week's podcast, four ways of improving rabbits' lives are discussed.

Animal Welfare / East Coast Radio / Rabbits May 18, 2015
Gorgeous pups like Honey are much desired, which is what drives the demand for puppy farmers
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Puppy farms in Ireland | TV3

The ISPCA rescued 340 dogs from a puppy farm last month. On Ireland AM, we discussed the issue of puppy farms in Ireland.

Animal Welfare / Dogs / TV3 May 15, 2015
Collies are the most common breed to bite humans in Ireland
Podcast

Dog bites in Ireland, breed-specific dog control legislation and more | Pat Kenny Show

A recent scientific paper, published last week, showed that the incidence of dog bites requiring hospitalisation in Ireland over. has increased from 4. 65 to 5.

Animal Welfare / Animal Behaviour / Dogs / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show May 14, 2015
Podcast

Animal cruelty on a farm & dog parks | East Coast Radio

n this week's radio broadcast with East Coast Fm, we first discussed animal cruelty on a local farm which was highlighted by the local Gardai, and we then discussed the concept of dog parks.

Animal Welfare / Dogs / East Coast Radio / Farm Animals May 13, 2015
Rabbit Awareness Week runs during this week

Pete the Vet in the Daily Telegraph – are rabbits for eating or cuddling? Rabbit Awareness Week is on now. | The Telegraph

Fifty years ago, rabbits were for eating, not for cuddling. Times have changed, and they are now amongst the most popular family pets.

Rabbits / The Telegraph May 12, 2015
Case Study

Tiny, a three year old miniature Yorkshire Terrier who fractured his skull in the garden

Some years ago, two puppies arrived in the Clancy household at one time; the family took on a Doberman called Torres, as well as young Tiny.

Case Studies / Dogs
Video

Why is chocolate so bad for dogs?

Do you want to know more about chocolate toxicity in dogs? Watch the Video. I filmed the video with the friendly HouseMyDog team.

Poisoning / Dogs May 8, 2015

Why dog parks are sometimes a bad idea | The Telegraph

Dog parks seem to be becoming more popular, and as a dog enthusiast, you might think I'd be all in favour of them.

Animal Behaviour / Dogs / The Telegraph May 7, 2015
Dog parks can be fun for dogs - but if not done well, they can be dangerous places
Podcast

The rights and wrongs of dog parks | Pat Kenny Show

What do you think about dog parks: are these a positive step forwards, or a negative step backwards? Dog parks: right or wrong? The traditional and sensible approach to dog control is to ban dogs from ..

Animal Behaviour / Cats / Dogs / Newstalk / Pat Kenny Show May 6, 2015
Case Study

Charlie, a four year old Cocker Spaniel who had a weight problem

Charlie has had a huge appetite since he was a puppy.

Case Studies / Dogs
Podcast

The increase in dog bites in Ireland | East Coast Radio

On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the recent report of an increase in the incidence of dog bites in Ireland.

Animal Welfare / Animal Behaviour / Dogs / East Coast Radio May 3, 2015

Rabies kills 5000 people every month – it’s time to vaccinate this scourge out of existence

Boys with dogs in Africa, waiting for rabies vaccinations (Photo: Kate Hampson). Every three months, Rabies kills more people than the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.

Dogs / Animal Welfare / Infections April 30, 2015
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