I've written an article about the dangers of walking a dog beside the road in the half-darkness that's so common in autumn and winter in Ireland and the UK.
On East Coast FM this week, Declan Meehan asks me about the seizure of a batch of puppies in Dublin this week: on the way to the UK market.
I went in to “review the newspapers” on Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff”s lunchtime show, but we ended up covering all sorts of stuff, from the new Animal Health & Welfare Bill t ..
Do you think you know about rabies?Rabies is prevalent in many parts of Asia, America and Africa, while many European countries have rabies in their wild animal populations (usually foxes).
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week. .
I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.
Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? ..
I've written an article about Ben Fogle's recent description of the life and death of his much-loved dog, Inca. You can read the article over at Vet Health Direct by clicking here.
I enjoy writing blogs on animal stories that hit the headlines: as a vet, I'm able to give a view that's informed by the training and experience of my profession.
To animal lovers like myself, it goes without saying that cruelty to animals should be taken seriously and dealt with severely at all times.
A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, including possible health issues that may be involved.
On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the Spay Ireland initiative to raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats.
On East Coast FM this week, a listener called in with an unusual problem: a Muscovy duck had crash-landed onto their conservatory.
On East Coast FM this week, a reader texted in with a query about a cat that had started piddling in the house. This is a common problem, often linked to social stress.
Following on from the TV discussion earlier this week about what to do if your own dog is barking too much, East Coast FM’s Declan Meehan asked me what to do if your neighbour’s dog is the ..
This week on the vet spot, we discussed a complex subject: medical experiments on animals.
This week, presenter Declan Meehan had two vets to talk to: myself, and Orla Doherty from the Animal Behaviour Clinic. We discussed how to modify animal behaviour, with a particular emphasis on horse behaviour.
What should be done to stop dogs from attacking people and other animals?Germaine Greer put her views forward, among them:"Most dog owners don’t deserve to have them.
