The summertime is the best time to take on a new puppy. To find out the reason for this, and to check on what's involved in bringing a new animal into your life, listen below.
Lungworm is an increasingly common parasite in dogs, and it can have a lethal impact. Dogs pick this up easily, by swallowing slugs, snails or frogs.
In this podcast, we discuss the fact that we are heading into peak flea and tick season.
After my visit to the BSAVA vet congress, I heard about a proposed medication to make pets live longer. To hear my take on this, listen to the podcast below.
As summer approaches, many people plan to take their pets with them on trips to the UK and Europe. This short podcast explains what you need to do to prepare for this.
In this week's podcast, I discuss the use of alternative or complementary treatments for animals.
In this short podcast, we discuss the current thinking on pets experiencing emotions. Happiness, sadness, grief, pain, fear, yes, they have these feelings, just like we do.
Pets need dental care, just like humans, but this is often misunderstood. This short podcast explains why it's so important, and what should be done at home to ensure that pets have optimal dental health.
Today is 1st February 2025, the day when the ban on XL Bullies comes into force in Ireland.
A new global veterinary initiative aims to focus more on understanding animal behaviour as a way of learning more about their needs.
My uncle, John Wedderburn, recently passed away. He was a passionate animal rights advocate, and he was an inspiration to me.
With the election in Ireland coming up later this week, this is a good time to discuss animal welfare.
It's common for pets to carry too much weight without their owners realising. This podcast explains how to identify this, and how to stop the weight gain before obesity develops.
Local anaesthetics are widely used in veterinary surgery to allow painful procedures to happen while an animal is conscious.
This week's short podcast discusses life in a busy vet clinic. The ups and downs can be far more intense and demanding than most people realise.
This time of year is difficult for many pets, especially dogs, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises.
Grass seeds are small sharp objects that can be hazardous to pets. Listen below to find out more, or read my latest Independent regional newspaper article here.
Cats are very different from dogs, from their tongues to their claws to their behaviours. This short podcast discusses some of those differences: listen below.
