10 min podcast and article: Helping pets cope with fear of fireworks | East Coast Radio
This time of year is difficult for many pets, especially dogs, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises.
This time of year is difficult for many pets, especially dogs, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises.
This week, the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk picked up on my recent article in the regional Independent newspapers, and we discussed this in detail.
The human-animal bond is the cornerstone of my work as a vet, and as a vet in the media. I was delighted to see this being the focus of a UK-based awareness day recently.
After the shocking death of a young woman in Limerick last week, and another incident involving a dog attack in Cork, there has been much discussion about what should be done to reduce the risk of peo ..
It's a continual challenge to understand what animals are telling us by observing their behaviour.
The attack on a young boy in Wexford this week is clearly a tragedy, and a dreadful incident.
If a dog bites a person, the dog's owner is usually legally liable for damages, and sometimes they may be covered for this by insurance (either pet insurance or home insurance).
This week, a piece in the paper noted that insurance claims for dog bites were on the rise in Ireland.
This short podcast discusses the issues that have arisen at this time when COVID lockdowns are over and people are returning to work, leaving their pets at home. To listen, click on the play button be ..
This week, on Spirit Radio, I discuss what to do when you are faced with a bouncy, uncontrolled, hard-to-handle young adult dog. This is a common issue today, with thousands of COVID pups have matured.
Following the tragedy of the dog attack on the baby in her crib in Co Waterford this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the terrible grief that the family involved must be feeling, and my hear ..
In this vet spot, we discuss some of the most common behavioural problems seen in pets. Watch the video to learn more, or read on below.
Watch the video above for a half hour chat about dogs and new babies between Pete and Lottie, with her gorgeous little dog Boo taking part too.
Thanks to Petfix, I've started a new series of Vet Spots on RTE's Today Show.
Watch this video from Ireland AM.
I was a guest on Today FM's Dermot and Dave Show this week - talking about the impact of social isolation on pets, and on wild animals too.
Many seniors look forward to owning a dog in the golden years of their life. A dog not only gives them company but also makes them feel loved, happy, and responsible.
BackgroundTragically, an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by two dogs at his home in Tallaght in Dublin.