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Dangerous dogs? Can “restricted dog breeds” make good pets? | Pat Kenny Show, TV3
The Irish breed-specific legislation is now internationally recognised as being outdated, unfair, unnecessary and ineffective.
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Print Article
Why do we think it’s normal for Pugs & Bulldogs to snuffle & choke? | The Telegraph
Following up on this week’s theme of discussions about brachycephalic dogs, I’ve written a piece at the Daily Telegraph about how it has almost become “normal” for short-nosed ..
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It’s time to stop Pugs and Bulldogs from choking | Vet Help Direct
Pugs and other short-nosed dogs often struggle to breathe, especially in warm weather.
Podcast
Hugging Dogs & Listeners’ Questions | Pat Kenny Show
Hugging dogs is not always enjoyable for the animals: to find out why, listen to the podcast. Questions from listeners We have 2 five month old kittens and 2 Labs (4yrs and 1 yr old).
Podcast
Going on holidays and minding pets | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete talks about going on holidays and minding pets. He also discussed the issue of hugging dogs.
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Guide Dogs: How can you help? | TV3
Getting a guide dog can transform the life of a blind or visually impaired person, and the same is true for an autistic child who gets an assistance dog.
Podcast
Dogs and new babies: preventing problems | Pat Kenny Show
In the wake of a baby in California being killed by a family dog, Pete has been discussing the issue of the safety of dogs around young children.
Podcast
Bringing a pet into Ireland? This is what you need to know | Pat Kenny Show
The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled so that infectious diseases such as rabies are not carried in by animals. In the past, a six month quarantine was compulsory for every pet.
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Therapy dogs for Alzheimer’s patients | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we visited a day care centre run by The Alzheimer Society to film the first-ever visit by Irish Therapy Dogs.
Podcast
Getting a new dog: talking money and good health | Pat Kenny Show
Many people love the idea of getting a dog, but they often don't think about it beforehand.
Print Article
Euthanasia of pets: a week early is better than a day late | The Telegraph
I was at an excellent veterinary congress at the weekend and one of the lectures that caught my eye was a thought-provoking and insightful talk by Shailen Jasani, a vet who specialises in emergency an ..
Podcast
Wild animals in circuses must be banned in Ireland | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show, we discussed the reasons why Ireland needs to introduce a complete ban on the use of wild animals in circuses.
Print Article
A balanced risk-benefit discussion on microchipping of dogs | The Telegraph
Microchip identification is now compulsory for all dogs over the age of 12 weeks in Ireland. From April 6th 2016, it will be compulsory for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks in the UK.
Podcast
Massage therapy for dogs and microchipping your dogs | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, Pete discussed the advantages of massage therapy for dogs. He then went on to talk about people now having to have their dogs microchipped by law.
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All you need to know about microchipping including live microchipping of a small dog | TV3
This week, on 31st March 2016, microchipping became compulsory in Ireland (and coincidentally, also in England, Scotland and Wales). On Ireland AM this week, I discussed what this means to pet owners.
Print Article
Giving medication to pets: how is it for you? | Vet Help Direct
Giving medication to pets is not always easy: compliance with your vet's instructions can be challenging.
Podcast
The dangers of lilies to cats | Pat Kenny Show
Kidney failure is common in cats, and one of the lesser well known causes is Lily poisoning.
Podcast
The danger of chocolate for dogs and lilies for cats | East Coast Radio
On this week's podcast, Pete discussed the dangers of chocolate for dogs and lilies for cats.