This week, Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show focussed on answering as many listeners' queries as possible. Neil from Drumcondra has two dogs - Newfoundlands crossed with German Shepherds.
Diabetes in pets is increasingly common, partly due to the link between obesity and the incidence of the condition.
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.
There is one particular aspect of animal slaughter in abattoirs that remains contentious: so-called "non-stun slaughter".
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 ..
Dog attacks on children are rare, but they are shocking when they happen.
The second National Animal Welfare Conference, organised by Minister Simon Coveney, was held on Friday 12th June at Farmleigh.
Recently a small drama in my home town, Bray, made the news.
Microchipping is about to be made compulsory in Ireland - from autumn 2015 for puppies, then from spring 2016 for all adult dogs.
SpayAware is an initiative that I have been helping since it was established in 2002 in response to the massive number of unwanted dogs being euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds.
You've probably heard the well-publicised saga of Johnny Depp's dogs getting into trouble after arriving into Australia without meeting the usual import stipulations.
A recent scientific paper, published last week, showed that the incidence of dog bites requiring hospitalisation in Ireland over. has increased from 4. 65 to 5.
What do you think about dog parks: are these a positive step forwards, or a negative step backwards? Dog parks: right or wrong? The traditional and sensible approach to dog control is to ban dogs from ..
Most people are aware of the risk of rabies when travelling in other countries with your pet, and the compulsory vaccination against rabies deals with this threat effectively.
ISPCA raided a puppy farm in Co Carlow last week. The conditions were described as "absolutely horrendous", with ISPCA Inspectors seizing 52 dogs of mixed breed and type.
Pet theft is increasingly common. This week on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, Pete discussed the issue of lost, stolen and wandering pets.
What do you do with your pets when you go away on holiday? This is one of the complications of pet ownership, and it's best to think about it well in advance.
