Dog bites and insurance claims: compo culture or justified? Podcast from Newstalk | Pat Kenny Show
This week, a piece in the paper noted that insurance claims for dog bites were on the rise in Ireland.
This week, a piece in the paper noted that insurance claims for dog bites were on the rise in Ireland.
This week, Pete discusses the common summer problem of heatstroke in pets: how can it be prevented, and what to do if your pet is affected. Click on the link below to listen.
This week, I was delighted to be interviewed by Andrea Hayes on East Coast Fm. I have worked with Andrea previously in a television series called Animal A&E.
A new report highlights that pugs are 54 times more likely to suffer from breathing issues compared to other types of dog. The report authors say that Pugs can "no longer be considered typical dogs".
This week's vet spot on the Pat Kenny Show discussed the latest Irish Dog Control Statistics from 2019.
You can read below, or just listen to this week's podcast from Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show.
Harvest Mites (as pictured above, under the microscope) are tiny spider-like creatures that only emerge in August and September every year. They are never seen at other times of the year.
This week - 12th to 19th August – is National Chipping Week in Ireland. Listen to the podcast below to find out more, or read on.
Dogs lose heat by panting, so when the environmental temperature is high, dogs overheat far more quickly, and they easily become dehydrated.
In last week's podcast, we discussed the recently announced review of legislation around the control of dogs in Ireland. To listen, click on the play button below.
Scraps from the table, dry pellets, or even a juicy steak? The food we give our pets varies from household to household.
This week's podcast discusses the reasons why dogs may be aggressive, and the steps that people can take to ensure that they - and their families- are safe around dogs.
Current European and national Irish animal welfare legislation has been carefully designed to protect animal welfare. However enforcement of this legislation is inconsistent.
The Irish government is talking about banning the sale of dogs online.
This Saturday 27th October, I will be speaking at the 2018 Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation conference which is taking place in Slane, Co Meath.
This week's podcast started by discussing pet rats. To listen, click on the play button at the foot of this page. Credit for above photo is due to Jared Belsen, and you can see more of his work here.
I've often been interviewed as a guest on the radio, but last week I had to sit on the other side of the desk: I was asked to present a radio show.
What happens when people can't afford to pay for their sick pets? Listen to this week's podcast to hear about the various options. Veterinary care can be expensive, just like human medical care.