Pete the Vet at the Second National Animal Welfare Conference
Today is the second National Animal Welfare Conference, taking place in Farmleigh, Phoenix Park.
Podcast
Trap-neuter-return to control feral cat colonies | Pat Kenny Show
Recently a small drama in my home town, Bray, made the news.
Print Article
What’s the best way to deal with feral cat colonies? | The Telegraph
Following the local saga about feral cat colonies in my home town today, I've written an account of the goings-on for the Daily Telegraph.
Case Study
Inqui, a five-year-old rabbit who had a jaw abscess
Rabbits are increasingly popular pets in Ireland. People nowadays are under pressure for time, money and space.
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Why Trap/ Neuter/ Return is the answer for feral cat populations | East Coast Radio
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)is the best way to control feral cat populations.
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Rodent pests, spaying kittens & pets watching tv
In this week’s broadcast on East Coast FM, we started with a listener who had a problem with rodent pests (unwanted rats) in her garden, and we moved on to talk about the timing of spaying kitte ..
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Why do vets charge so much to spay a bitch & can they charge less? | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article on the tricky issue of the fees that vets charge to spay a bitch.
Finzi’s cut pad: one of the most common dog walking injuries
I was out walking my dog Finzi this morning, and it was the usual mad chase through fields and ditches. She loves jumping into pools of water, and that's probably where something went wrong.
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What does a dog’s wagging tail really mean?
A wagging tail: what does it mean? I've filmed another short pet information video with the folk from Housemydog. com. The main message is that a wagging tail doesn't always mean that a dog is happy.
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SpayAware – the importance of spaying and neutering pets | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets: in most cases, it's good for pets' health, and it is the best way to deal with Ireland's big problem with pet overpopulation.
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Compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Ireland is about to happen | Pat Kenny Show
Microchipping is about to be made compulsory in Ireland - from autumn 2015 for puppies, then from spring 2016 for all adult dogs.
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SpayAware Week: The importance of having pets spayed and neutered | Pat Kenny Show
SpayAware is an initiative that I have been helping since it was established in 2002 in response to the massive number of unwanted dogs being euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds.
Case Study
Loulou, an eight year old female Shih Tzu who had eye surgery
The Shih Tzu is one of the most ancient breeds in the world, with DNA analysis confirming that the breed’s genetic lineage goes back for thousands of years.
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon – a race report
UPDATE: TO BOOK FOR THE 2016 LOUGH CUTRA CASTLE TRIATHLON, CLICK HERE.
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House My Dog video: Pete explains itchy feet in dogs
Itchy feet - or "pododermatitis" - is common in dogs. To find out more, watch the video.
Do vets need to learn better “business sense” from the world of commerce | The Telegraph
The vets of today have evolved from a time when they worked as individual "professional people". Now many vets are employees in a corporate culture.
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.
Case Study
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.