Another delay in reforming dangerous dog legislation in the UK

The saga of Dangerous Dogs legislation in the UK continues. Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: can you teach pets to groom themselves?

This week's Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph responds to the usual range of questions: can pets be taught to groom themselves, stopping cats from weeing in the wrong places, and whether dogs are aware of the passage of time. Read it by clicking here. Click here for full post

Stem cell therapy from the USA for pets: radio discussion

Stem cell therapy is the latest exciting advance in the treatment of arthritis and other diseases in pets. Click on the play button below to listen to our discussion of the subject on East Coast FM this week.

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Keeping pets safe in cars: on Ireland AM

When dogs are allowed to travel unrestrained in cars, then can be a dangerous liability. On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the various ways of keeping animals properly under control when on the road. Watch the video by clicking here. Click here for full post

Video questions and answers on TV3

This week on TV3, I stayed on in the studio afterwards to answer some extra questions from viewers. Watch the video here. Read on to see the questions.
1. We have a passport for your pet and we're going to Spain. Is there anything else that we should do to prepare for the trip?
2. Can anything be done about a very vicious cat that seeks out and attacks other cats?
3. My two year old dog has developed a bald patch. What should I do?
4. Does having a dog neutered calm it down, or is this a myth?
5. I'm thinking of adopting a pet. Any suggestions about where we should look? Click here for full post

USA vs UK - favourite dog breeds

The Kennel Clubs in the UK and USA recently published lists of the top ten dog breeds in each country. I've written a blog on these: read it here. Click here for full post

My latest "Pet Subjects" column in the Telegraph

Here's my weekly Pet subjects column from the Daily Telegraph: The danger of keeping a bird's cage in the kitchen, moving home with a feral cat, a cat that enjoys chewing things (including her owner's hand) and a Collie who enjoys bursting balloons. Click here to read it.
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Hydrotherapy for overweight dogs on TV3

On TV3 this week, we visited a hydrotherapy centre for dogs in County Kildare. Click here to watch the video. Click here for full post

International veterinary bloggers meet up

I've been away for the past week, at the North American Veterinary Conference in Florida. It's the biggest vet conference in the world, and I've been learning heaps. It's also a good chance to meet up with old friends and make some new ones. I met up with Gina Spadafori, who writes the excellent Pet Connection blog. And here is the rest of it. Click here for full post

The right and wrong way to help animals in need

I've written a blog about different groups of people working in their own ways in efforts to improve the lot of animals. Read my blog here. Click here for full post

Playing safely with sticks and your dog

I've written a blog about the dangers of playing with sticks and dogs. Read it here. Click here for full post

Here's my weekly Pet Subjects column from the Daily Telegraph. Parrots, dogs getting cold, cats drinking warm water and "can dogs be poisoned by acorns?" Click here to read it.
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Guard dogs - the law in Ireland

An Irishman in Malaysia was tragically killed by two guard dogs. Could a similar incident happen in Ireland? On this week's audio segment, we discuss the rules governing guard dogs in Ireland. Click on the play button below to listen.

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Dangerous dogs in Ireland on TV3

This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the laws controlling so-called "dangerous dogs" in Ireland. Click here to watch. . Click here for full post

Video questions and answers on TV3

This week's questions and answers on TV3 can be seen by clicking here. Questions included the following: 1. My dog has lost his voice. Should I be worried?
2) My dog's ear flap is swollen. Do I need to go to the vet to get it drained?
3) My Shih Tzu just picks at her food. Should I be worried?
4) How much food should my three year old Boxer be getting?
5) Why does my adult Golden Retriever eat other dogs' poo?
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Are vets to blame for the illnesses of pedigree dogs?

The ill health of pedigree dogs has become a newsworthy subject in recent years. Is the veterinary profession partly to blame for this serious problem? Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

Should you buy pet drugs online?

Internet pet pharmacies for cheaper animal medicines are increasingly popular. Read my blog on them here. Click here for full post

What does my cat do when I'm at work? My weekly Telegraph column....

My weekly Telegraph column started with an interesting question: what do cats do when their owners aren't around? Read the column here. Click here for full post

Horse drawn carriages: should they be banned?

Horse drawn carriages may be an age-old tradition, but some folk think they should be banned. Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

Mass death of birds - what's going on?

Birds are dropping out of the sky - first in the USA, and then in Sweden. What's happening? Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

New Years Resolutions for pets

This week on Ireland AM we discussed New Year Resolutions for owners to benefit their pets. Click here to watch. Click here for full post

Helping your pet lose weight in the New Year

In this week's audio section, East Coast FM's Declan Meehan asked me about tips to help pets lose weight. Click on the play button below to listen.

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Q&A on TV3

The usual mixed collection of pet queries after the live spot on TV3:
1) Why doesn't my puppy bark
2) Is it OK to walk small dogs (eg Yorkies)on icy surfaces or could they get frostbite?
3) My Old English Sheepdog seems a bit down since she was spayed last week. What should I do?
4) Would my five year old female Springer Spaniel accept a new dog in the house?
5) What kind of food should you feed rabbits?
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