Podcast
Mice and hamsters in the wild | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we spoke to Angela, who found her own way of dealing with wild mice that were in her home, and who had a tale to tell about a hamster that she found in the wild.
Pete in the Media
Video
Safety of pets around barbecues | TV3
Having pets around barbecues can involve some unexpected hazards. Summer is here and outdoor parties or BBQs are often part of the social calendar when the sun is shining.
Black pets are just as adorable as brown, white, and ginger ones | The Telegraph
Did you know that all-black pets are more difficult to rehome than other colours? I've written an article on that subject this morning, over at the Daily Telegraph. You can read it by clicking here.
Podcast
Barking dogs & Swampy the Turtle | Pat Kenny Show
Barking dogs can be a serious problem - for owners, and also for their neighbours. The challenge of dealing with the problem of barking dogs is that there is no answer that works in every situation.
Podcast
Non-stun slaughter in Ireland: Should it be banned? | Pat Kenny Show
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".
Print Article
Killing badgers: a necessary evil or the unwarranted killing of a scapegoat? | Vet Help Direct
I live in Ireland, and one remarkable difference between this country and the UK is the different attitude to badger culling.
Podcast
Heat stroke in dogs, plus introducing puppies to the outside world? | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, a few listeners' queries are answered, including more on heat stroke in dogs, and a discussion on the early socialisation of puppies. To listen, click on the play button.
Print Article
Grazia magazine: good for fashion news and beauty tips, bad for advice on breeding animals | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article about the recent foray of Grazia magazine into dodgy advice on earning cash via breeding animals as a casual home business.
Print Article
Can anything be done to stop bloodthirsty cats from hunting? | The Telegraph
For many animal lovers, one of the less pleasant aspects of cats is their taste for hunting small prey. Not so much cuddly pets ; more like bloodthirsty cats.
The truth about Kennel Cough | Pat Kenny Show
As we head towards the peak of the holiday season, there’s a surge in the number of dogs that are brought to see me for a procedure that sounds simple, but can be incredibly complicated: Kennel Coug ..
Podcast
Dog attacks baby in the UK – should dogs be muzzled? | Pat Kenny Show
Dog attacks on children are rare, but they are shocking when they happen.
Podcast
Water safety for swimming dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs swimming and then a listener texted in with a query about her pet. To listen click on the play button.
Video
Keeping pets cool in hot weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the perennial of pets overheating in summer.
Podcast
The national animal welfare conference | Pat Kenny Show
The second National Animal Welfare Conference, organised by Minister Simon Coveney, was held on Friday 12th June at Farmleigh.
Podcast
Animal Welfare Conference & Barking Dogs | East Coast Radio
This week, the podcast discusses an Animal Welfare Conference taking place in Dublin on 12th June 2015, and Pete answers a listener’s query about how to stop her dog barking incessantly in the ..
Podcast
Trap-neuter-return to control feral cat colonies | Pat Kenny Show
Recently a small drama in my home town, Bray, made the news.
Print Article
What’s the best way to deal with feral cat colonies? | The Telegraph
Following the local saga about feral cat colonies in my home town today, I've written an account of the goings-on for the Daily Telegraph.
Podcast
Why Trap/ Neuter/ Return is the answer for feral cat populations | East Coast Radio
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)is the best way to control feral cat populations.