My latest piece in the Telegraph discusses the topic of grief after the death of pets. Vets are commonly involved at the time of the death of a pet, and we are often faced with challenging emotional situations.
To hear the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Is pet keeping a modern version of slavery? Pet keeping seems “normal” to our culture, but it’s a relatively recent ph ..
This week, after an earlier discussion about caring for wildlife casualties, Pete took time to answer some questions from viewers about their pets.
How many people don't know what to do when they find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal? While your local vet may the obvious place to bring such creatures, not all vets are willing or able to help.
“Even the farmers in the UK are worried” New trade deals with the USA and South America risk a two-tier food supply in the UK: cheap imported meat and milk from outside Europe, then expens ..
The Irish stray dog statistics have just been published: on East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed these, explaining how the system for stray dogs works, and talking about the reasons for recent impr ..
Studies have shown that if owners treat their pets for heat stroke before reaching the vet, the risk of death can be almost halved.
The issue of mega farms has come up at a topical time, when the UK House of Lords is also discussing the impact of Brexit on animal welfare in the UK.
On the Pat Kenny Show this week, we first discussed the risk to pets from poisonous plants in people's back gardens, and second, we dealt with the usual collection of listeners' queries.
To listen to this week's podcast click on the link at the foot of this page.
I am an occasional sufferer from hay fever: sometimes I'm overcome with runny eyes and sneezes, then half an hour later, it's all gone.
It's "mouth to snout", not "mouth to mouth". CPR is highly unlikely to save the life of a pet, but it's easy to learn how to do it.
The theme for this week's vet spot on Ireland AM was snakes, following the story where a corn snake was found in a field in Co Meath.
I've written a step by step guide to carrying out CPR on animals. There are key facts you must know. It's mouth-to-snout, not mouth-to-mouth.
This week's podcast focussed on holiday pet care: to listen, click on the podcast link below.
My latest piece in the Telegraph describes my summary of seven simple but essential steps to ensuring that your dog is a healthy and happy animal.
Parvovirus was a major issue twenty years ago, but pet owners are less worried about it these days because it's not seen so often.
What is sulky racing?A sulky is a lightweight, single-seater, two-wheeled cart used in harness racing. On a road or a track, horses compete as trotters or pacers, depending on the animal’s type of gait.
