Lucky, a 7 year old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who developed a sore neck that would not respond to simple treatment
Almost exactly one year ago, just before Christmas, Lucky first showed signs of having a sore neck. The Martins had noticed that he was suddenly walking stiffly, as if he had a sore shoulder.
Has there been a recent upsurge in animal cruelty in Ireland? | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the apparent rise in cases of cruelty to animals that have been reported in the media in recent weeks.
Snowy, a white cat who was drenched in oil by some trouble making youths.
Snowy, like most Irish cats, is allowed to come and go from his own home as he pleases.
Lemar, a 2 year old cross-bred terrier who is terrified by other dogs
In the same way as many human psychological problems can be traced to childhood experiences, behavioural problems in dogs can often be linked with incidents that happen early in life to puppies.
Good news about tail docking & a new anti-dog poo hotline | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I was able to announce good news: the Minister of Agriculture, Simon Coveney, has announced that he will NOT allow lay people to dock puppies' tails.
Kitty, a six week old stray kitten who was rescued by Ciara after being badly injured when thrown from a moving car
Ciara often drives along the road between Knockananna and Tinahealy in County Wicklow. It is a typical Irish country road, with small hills and bends to negotiate.
Alfie changed from an active dog to a lazy slowcoach
Two year old Alfie had been a slim, trim, active little dog who loved going for walks. Now he was lazy and getting fat.
Lily, a four year old cat who came home from a short walk with a deep laceration on her back
Lily is a home loving cat, but she does enjoy spending time in the back garden and surrounding area. She doesn’t venture far, and if Lydia ever goes out to call her, she soon comes scampering back inside.
Tilly the puppy had a swollen belly
This little puppy was generally healthy but had a large pot belly. It looked dramatic but the solution turned out to be very simple.
Why is pet insurance so expensive, and how can you get the best deal? | East Coast Radio
This week, on East Coast FM, Pete Wedderburn talked with a listener about the increasing cost of pet insurance.
Ireland is living in the past: we are about to make it legal for members of public to dock puppies’ tails. | Vet Help Direct
The puppy pictured above was brought to me for treatment after a botched home-done tail docking job.
Meet the sniffer dogs that protect Ireland’s borders | TV3
Sniffer dogs are important to the Customs officials at Ireland's ports and airports. Pete travelled to Rosslare to learn more about them.
Sophie, a nine year old cat who suffered a broken pelvis after being hit by a car
Sophie is a home-loving cat, and when there was no sign of her for three days, her family knew that there was something very wrong. They searched everywhere for her, and had almost given up hope.
Vets on social media – what should their role be?
I recently carried out an internet interview – a North American blogger, Margot Ahlquist, who runs the Paws to Talk website, called me on Skype, and asked me some interesting questions about my ..
Saul, a male Golden Labrador whose fur is continually falling out
One of the most common questions that I am asked repeatedly is very simple: “How can I stop my dog from moulting so much?” Saul is a typical example of the type of animal whose hair loss causes ..
Tomorrow’s Finzi’s big day: she’s going to the vet to be spayed
Finzi is now around just over a year old, and it's time to get her spayed. Like many people, we had planned to do it earlier, but she came into season, so we had to wait until that had fully settled.
Brush my dog’s teeth? Are you crazy? She’s cute but she’s not human! | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the fact that this November is Pedigree Pet Dental Care Month.