Death of a pet can be as intense as loss of a person
Grief following the death of a pet can be as deep and as distressing as that for a person according to a study at Maynooth University.
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Sharon Shannon and her musical dog!
A lovely short video with animal lover Sharon Shannon and the two dogs and six cats she shares her home with.
Think your dog is cute?
And don't we all! Why not take a picture and enter the competition to find Ireland's Cutest Dog.
Annual Christchurch canine blessing
Wednesday December 10th
The annual blessing of dogs takes place on December 10th 2025 in Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin. Why not take your pooch along?
Wandering cats and dirty doggy ears: Pete the Vet answers your pet questions
In this week's column in the Irish Examiner, Pete answers reader questions including what to do about dirty dog ears.
My Examiner column June 19th 2023: Our new understanding of animal consciousness
This week's column discusses the "five freedoms" that all animals must be allowed to enjoy
My Examiner column June 12th 2023: I let my dog off the lead in a park near our house — is this okay?
In this week's column Pete answers readers' questions
My Examiner column June 5th 2023: What to do if your dog gets heatstroke
This week's column discusses how to look after your dog in the heat
My Examiner column May 22nd 2023: The three main urinary problems that can cause issues for cats and dogs
This week's column discusses urinary problems that can cause issues for our pets
My Examiner column May 15th 2023: What can be done to make pet-keeping more sustainable?
This week's column discusses ways to keep your pet as sustainable as possible
My Examiner column May 8th 2023: What vets can do to make their businesses more eco-friendly
This week's column discusses ways that our vet clinics can reduce waste and be more sustainable
My Examiner column May 1st 2023: Do I need a passport to bring my dog to France?
In this week's column, Pete answers readers' pet questions
My Examiner column April 24th 2023: How to keep your pets safe in Irish gardens
This week's column discusses how to keep your pets safe in your garden
My Examiner column April 17th 2023: My little dog Kiko was very sick – she’s 13 years old but I want her to live to 23
In this week's column, Pete discusses the saga of his dog Kiko and her recent illness
My Examiner column April 10th 2023: Why is my dog eating the skirting boards? – and other pet peeves
Pet Peeves: Why is my dog eating the skirting boards?
My Examiner column April 3rd 2023: Dogs and the Irish State are undergoing the biggest review in a lifetime
This week's column takes a look at the changes in legislation around the keeping and breeding of dogs
My Examiner column March 27th 2023: Policies on animal welfare in Ireland affect us all
This week's column discusses how policies on animal welfare affects us
My Examiner column March 20th 2023: Why is my dog behaving badly and how do I fix it?
This week's column discusses different ways to help if your dog has behavioural issues