The owl that was booted off the pitch

Did you hear about the owl mascot that died after being kicked off the pitch in Colombia? Read more here. Click here for full post

Should pets be prescribed by doctors?

It's well known that pets can be good for you, but if you want to know some more facts about the subject, read my blog on this here. And here is the rest of it. Click here for full post

The mystery about a cat's purr

I love the sound of a cat's purr. We discussed the subject on East Coast FM this week. Listen by clicking on the play button below.

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Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

My Pet Subjects column from the Telegraph: are tennis balls bad for dogs, how to stop big birds bullying small birds when feeding them, what to do if your dog has a vaccine reaction, and how to stop birds killing wildlife. Read it by clicking here. Click here for full post

Would you eat meat or drink milk from cloned animals?

The UK government has announced that it will allow the sale of milk and meat from the offspring of cloned animals. Read my take on this by clicking here. Click here for full post

Looking after your pet after your death

Have you thought about what would happen to your pet if you died? It's increasingly common for people to plan for this eventuality, by making provision for their pets in their wills. We discussed this on Ireland AM this week: watch by clicking here. Click here for full post

Does a cat's purr have holistic powers of healing?

Isn't a cat's purr a wonderful sound. But can it heal damaged and diseased tissue? Click here to read my blog on this. Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: is it OK to carry a rat in your pocket?

In this week's Telegraph column, I deal with rats being carried around in public, preparing dogs for the arrival of a new baby, the question of whether cats have a collective unconsciousness, and choosing a breed of dog for a family living on a remote farm. Click here to read it. Click here for full post

A new cat for the British Prime Minister

Rats have been spotted at No. 10 Downing St, and a cat has been recruited to deal with them. Click here to read my blog on Larry the cat. Click here for full post

Animal issues in the Irish general election

Ireland goes to the polls next week - on Friday February 25th. This week on East Coast FM, we discussed some of the issues affecting animals that the new government will have to tackle. Click on the play button below to listen.

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A vegan for a month.... on the radio

I've become a vegan for a month, to see what it's like. To listen to a discussion on this, click on the play button below.

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Horse deaths: simple cause or complex conspiracy?

Did you hear about the horses dropping dead in a parade ring before a race in England last week? Click here to read my blog on this. And here is the rest of it. Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: do dogs really need to be taken for walks?

My latest Pet Subjects column for the Daily Telegraph is available online. Click here to read it. This week's queries include a rabbit being fed rabbit flavoured treats, a dog that eats raw olives, an owner worried that a dog might bring home infectious diseases that might affect her cat and someone trying to convince themselves that they don't need to take their dog for a walk. Click here for full post

Farmers should adapt to flocks of starlings rather than shooting them

Murmurations of starlings are spectacular, but they can be a nuisance to farmers. However shooting the birds is not the answer to the problem. Read my blog on this by clicking here. Click here for full post

Can 'high animal welfare' meat be trusted?

A free-range duck farm in Norfolk was filmed secretly, with workers seen swinging ducks around by their necks. Click here to read my blog on this. Click here for full post

Dog with fractured skull on Ireland AM

On Ireland AM today, I brought in Tiny who's recovering from a skull fracture. Also lots of viewer Q&A. Watch by clicking here: Click here for full post

Video questions and answers on TV3

Here are some "web only" Q&A from TV3. Questions include: A dog that keeps getting hotspots, when can you take a pup from its mother, house training a 15 mth old Bichon Frise, a 13 year old Collie with arthritis and a dog that chases cars. Click here to watch the video. Click here for full post

A dog who's afraid of the dark? A hamster swap? Pet Subjects from the Daily Telegraph

Can dogs be afraid of the dark? Is my hamster really my hamster or is he a new one? A cat who guards his owner, and a CKCS who's fussy about his food. Find out more by clicking here to read my weekly Daily Telegraph Pet Subjects column. Click here for full post

For the month of February, I'm a vegan carnivore

I've gone vegan, for a month, to see what it's like. Read my blog on this here, and if you like, follow my progress on Facebook. Click here for full post

Stem Cell therapy for pets: a video

On Ireland AM this week, I discussed Stem Cell therapy for pets. It isn't available in Europe yet, but what is the story, anyway. Click here to watch the video. Click here for full post