This week's podcast is all about spaying and neutering dogs and cats: to listen, press the play button at the foot of this page.
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 main topic this week is flea and tick control: with the recent warm weather, this is more important than ever for pets. Listen to the podcast here or click on the play button at the foot of this page.
To listen to this week's podcast, click at the foot of this page.
Cats are predators, so naturally they have an inbuilt element of aggression.
This week's podcast discusses the reasons why chocolate should not be given to dogs- even as tiny pieces for treats. To listen, follow the link below.
Does your pet have skin or coat problems? If so, a visit to your vet is the best answer, to make an accurate diagnosis of the problem.
The Irish government is talking about banning the sale of dogs online.
This week's podcast discusses the tricky topic of "in-breeding" i. e. breeding of dogs to closer rather than further-away relatives.
On St Patrick's Day weekend, snakes come to mind. St Patrick may have ensured that Ireland is snake-free, but snakes are back.
Photo above: veterinarian, Dr Aundrea Hara, poses with her dog, Piper (U. S.
If your cat is behaving badly, it might be worth looking in the mirror.
With Crufts coming up next week, the issue of pedigree dogs is hitting the headlines again.
Listen to this week's podcast below: all about handling challenging animals. Humans have to work with pets, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep them under control.
The age of the internet has brought some new ways to have your pet cared for in your absence: listen to this podcast at the foot of this page to find out more.
Do you need to get a coat for your dog in winter? And if so, what type of coat is best? Listen to the podcast below to find out more.
Orthodontics is the science of correcting dental malocclusions i. e. abnormal alignment of the teeth.
