Dog owners and livestock farmers aren’t always the best of friends at this time of year: newly pregnant cattle and sheep are especially vulnerable to being chased by out-of-control dogs, resulti ..
The dedication of some individuals to animals in trouble is remarkable, and the story of Bonnie (pictured above with volunteer Mel) is one that's worth telling.
I've written an article about the dangers of walking a dog beside the road in the half-darkness that's so common in autumn and winter in Ireland and the UK.
On East Coast FM this week, Declan Meehan asks me about the seizure of a batch of puppies in Dublin this week: on the way to the UK market.
I went in to “review the newspapers” on Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff”s lunchtime show, but we ended up covering all sorts of stuff, from the new Animal Health & Welfare Bill t ..
Do you think you know about rabies?Rabies is prevalent in many parts of Asia, America and Africa, while many European countries have rabies in their wild animal populations (usually foxes).
I called in to the Newstalk studios this week for Shenanigans with Sile - to listen to our chat, you can click on two links: the first half is hereand the second half is here.
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week. .
I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.
Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? ..
Spot (on the left in the photo), my own dog, is fifteen next month, and his problems are typical of many dogs of his age.
Many people see their pets as part of the family, and it can seem just natural to allow them to sleep in the same beds as the humans.
I've just written a blog over at Vet Help Direct about the way that the veterinary profession is regulated. To read it, click here.
I've written an article about Ben Fogle's recent description of the life and death of his much-loved dog, Inca. You can read the article over at Vet Health Direct by clicking here.
For many people, the period before going away on holiday can be very stressful, but for pets, the holiday itself can be a time of stress.
I'm just back from two weeks of annual holidays - from clinical work, from writing, from television and from data connection.
I enjoy writing blogs on animal stories that hit the headlines: as a vet, I'm able to give a view that's informed by the training and experience of my profession.
To animal lovers like myself, it goes without saying that cruelty to animals should be taken seriously and dealt with severely at all times.
