Some pet owners have lost their trust in vaccinations, and as a consequence, they are refusing to have their pets vaccinated according to their vets' recommendations.
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After a brief mention of "bee rescue", this week's talk focusses on the truth about animal cruelty legislation and enforcement in Ireland. We also talk about microchips and floating farms in the Netherlands.
Pedigree cats need to be bred with care, choosing only healthy individuals without extreme conformation (such as flat faces or odd-shaped ears), and health testing should be done to prevent inherited diseases.
A couple of weeks ago, a swan in a local harbour was attacked by a dog and badly injured late one evening, close to midnight.
Bonnie, a Bichon Frise belonging to a listener of East Coast FM, suffers from itchy skin: this podcast discusses food allergy, and in particular the possible benefits of a raw meat diet for dogs tha ..
In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle.
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This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population control.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession.
This week, there were some alpacas in the radio studio when Pete arrived, so it was difficult not to discuss them for a few minutes.
In this week's podcast. , we discuss the recent trend for calling pets by human names. To listen, click on the play button below.
Emotional support animals have been in the news recently, after owners of a hamster and a peacock were refused permission to bring their pets onto aeroplanes.
Diabetes mellitus is a common problem in dogs and cats: to find out more about it, listen to this podcast by clicking on the play button below ..
Many people have chosen to be vegan for the month for January, taking part in Veganuary.
Considering Christmas presents for your pets? What sort of indulgences are appropriate and which are just a bit of fun? To find out more, listen to this podcast by clicking on the play button below.
From reflective collars to illuminated leads: there are different ways of making pets more visible in the winter months.
Fireworks come out every year at different times - from Halloween to Guy Fawkes to New Year. Many animals are terrified of these noisy, bright creations.
