Paddy and Poppy the Golden Retrievers
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESWhen both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn’t see any on either dog.
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Pepsi the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier
THIS STORY IS FROM OUR ARCHIVESPepsi started to itch last week. He was using his hind leg to scratch the back of his neck, and he nibbled at his lower back with his teeth.
Fionn is a three year old Golden Retriever
Fionn is only three years old, but he has had more than his fair share of health issues as a young dog.
Paddy and Poppy the Golden Retrievers
When both Paddy and Poppy started to itch, the first thing Nicola thought of was “fleas”, even though she couldn't see any on either dog.
Fleas: why suffer them if you can prevent them?
SP Fleas are common, especially in the summer months. Read this case study from my blog to learn about a real life case study where fleas were a hidden issue.
Pepsi the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier
Pepsi started to itch last week. He was using his hind leg to scratch the back of his neck, and he nibbled at his lower back with his teeth.
Chip developed a strange rash on her face
Aoife has never known life without Chip. Six years before she was born, her parents adopted the young adult cat from the DSPCA.
Podcast
All about fleas: it’s peak flea season and many people don’t know how to get rid of them | Pat Kenny Show
I've been seen a glut of fleas in my practice over the past week: this is no surprise.
Podcast
Dogs indoors or outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Indoors or outdoors: where should dogs live? Is it OK to expect a dog to sleep outdoors in a kennel? The answer to this question depends on many factors, and it isn’t possible to give an absolut ..
Scruff, a four year old Yorkshire Terrier who had dandruff
Scruff was originally found wandering the streets when he was eight months old. He was in poor condition, half-starved and covered in fleas.
Dogs with itchy ears, treatments for fleas in cats – from toxic reactions to safe & effective spot ons | The Telegraph
In this week's Pet Subjects column, the main subjects under discussion are ear infections and treatments for fleas. To read the column, click here.
Pets’ names & new methods of flea control | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast started with a discussion on the latest trends in pets' names: Oliver and Molly are in, Rover and Sheba are out.
Inky, a seven year old female cat who had developed scabs around her head
Like many cats, Inky is fastidious about her appearance, spending a lot of time grooming herself, and in particular, cleaning her head with her front paws.
Cheeky, a five-year-old female cat who had itchy skin
When Cheeky was brought in to see me, the main thing that her owners had noticed was a skin rash along her back and on her underside.
A Westie with itchy ears & why you should buy flea control from your local vet | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we started off with a listener’s query about an itchy Westie, & we moved on to discuss the complexities of flea control: should you buy “flea drops” f ..