Puppy Express by David Rosenflet: On the road with 25 dogs
As an alternative to a standard pet product review, I've decided to publish a book review from time to time.
Case Study
Kayhla, a female poodle puppy who had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each of her eyes.
When Katie-Jane brought Kayhla in to me for her vaccinations, the puppy had reddish-brown stains in the corner of each eye.
Podcast
Is it OK to take a dog along to a human sponsored walk event? | East Coast Radio
>On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses taking dogs along on sponsored walks that are planned as human events.
Should consumers be informed via meat labels whether or not animals are stunned before slaughter?
I have just written a new article over at Vet Help Direct about no-stun slaughter. I have been writing for many years about the issue of no-stun, or "ritual" slaughter.
Case Study
Robbie the robin has become very tame.
Claire sees some wild mammals, including rabbits, foxes badgers and even occasional deer where she lives.
Pet Product Review: Finzi’s favourite toy – the Chuckit ball launcher
Finzi loves chasing a ball, and the best way to do this is to use the sling-like launcher marketed as the Chuckit.
Case Study
Starsky (a Dutch Dwarf rabbit) and Scout ( a Golden Labrador) who are good friends.
Scout was seven years old when the cheeky rabbit arrived into his home.
Podcast
Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
Case Study
Neo and Charlie, two year old Chinchillas who developed sore eyes.
Neo was Zoe’s first chinchilla – she bought him on his own. Neo settled in well to his new home, but he started to make strange calling noises – the type of sound that you might hear in the jungle.
Pet product review: “Woof-Box” – special pet treats delivered to your door every month
As a part of my role as a vet in the media, I am lucky enough to be the recipient of occasional samples of various pet-related goodies from time to time.
Case Study
Jessie, a five month old Springer Spaniel who had a severe reaction after being stung by a bee.
Jessie is a typical puppy – full of energy and curiosity. She is at the stage of life where she is learning all the time, and recently, she had a lesson that she won’t forget for a long time.
Podcast
Ireland’s shameful stray dog kill rate | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the latest stray dog statistics: far too many dogs are produced in Ireland and the result is that ten healthy dogs are killed every day in dog pounds acros ..
Podcast
Chocolate poisoning in dogs & why shared custody of pets can make sense | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses chocolate poisoning in pets, and why shared custody of pets can make sense when human relationships don't work out.
Case Study
Lily, Jessica and Sahara – their owner was wondering about getting her rabbits vaccinated.
Rabbits have featured in Lucy’s life for as long as she can remember.
Ireland AM Vet Spot coming up on TV3 at 10:20am: the unacceptably high numbers of healthy dogs being killed in Ireland’s dog pounds
This week, at 10. 20am, we will be discussing a subject that I have felt passionate about for decades: the high level of killing of healthy dogs in Ireland's dog pounds.
Video
Easter miscellany: Chocolate poisoning, keeping rabbits & Bollywood dancing | TV3
This week on Ireland AM , we discussed two topical Easter subjects: chocolate and pet rabbits.
Case Study
Holly, a young rabbit, had a swelling beneath her chin
Holly had a growing swelling under her chin and was also pulling her hair out and storing it in her sleeping area. What was wrong?
Pet product review: the Doggy Bag – a towelling bag that helps wet dogs dry quickly
Finzi has turned out to be a water loving dog. Wherever she is exercised, she seeks out water. If we're on the beach, she dashes down to the surf, wading around in foot-deep water.