Spay Week Ireland on Ireland AM

It's Spay Week in Ireland, and on Ireland AM this week, I explained the benefits of having pets spayed and neutered. Click here to watch. Click here for full post

Wild animals in circuses: why are they not banned?

Most folk in the UK want the use of wild animals in circuses to be banned. Why won't the government do this? Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

China's "one dog" policy

Some cities in China have introduced a policy of "one dog per household". Could such a policy work in the UK and Ireland? Read my blog on this here. Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: are howling dogs distressed?

Pet Subjects column: howling dogs, Can two homes share a dog? Are balconies safe for cats? And Rabbit Awareness Week. Read more here. Click here for full post

A cockerel killer's on the loose

There was a murder-mystery saga in the UK recently, with the kidnappings and deaths of local roosters after their dawn crowing had upset a local resident. To find out more, read my blog on this here. . Click here for full post

Treating itchy dogs: radio discussion

Last week we discussed diagnosing the cause of itchy skin in dogs: this week the subject was how to treat dogs with allergic skin disease. Click on the play button below to listen.

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Ireland AM: a visit to boarding kennels

On Ireland AM today, I visited boarding kennels in Co Kildare to find out what goes on behind the scenes..... watch here Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: gerbils, dogs and cats

Pet Subjects column:can gerbils smother in deep bedding? An over-attached cat, chemo or radiation for a dog with cancer & a neutered greyhound that's mounted by other male dogs. Read it here: And here is the rest of it. Click here for full post

Radio discussion: Why do dogs itch?

Itchiness is a common problem in dogs during the summer months. What makes dogs itch? Listen to our discussion on East Coast FM to find out more. Just click on the play button below.

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Why do people hate the RSPCA?

The RSPCA works on behalf of animal welfare in the UK, yet the organisation seems to be losing popularity in some quarters. Read my blog on this here: Click here for full post

Pet Subjects column: a rabbit with wonky ears

My Pet Subjects column from the Daily Telegraph today: a rabbit with a floppy ear, vets' obligation to animal welfare, tapeworms from Europe & lungworm in cats. Read more by clicking here. Click here for full post

The latest stray dog statistics in Ireland

On East Coast FM today, we discussed the latest statistics from dog pounds in Ireland. Click on the play button below to listen.

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Be Kinder to Rabbits - on Ireland AM

This week on Ireland AM, I brought a pet rabbit, Mr Rabby, along with me. We discussed general rabbit care, stressing the need to keep rabbits in pairs or small groups, and the benefits of letting rabbits out and about in the garden so that they can enjoy life. Watch the video by clicking here. Click here for full post

Worms and ticks in dogs and more: viewers' pet questions on Ireland AM

More viewers' questions about their pets on Ireland AM's web-only video. Click here to watch. The queries were:
1. How can I tell if my dog has worms?
2. How can I prevent my dog from getting ticks? And can my dog get ticks in my back garden?
3. We have adopted a stray cat. Do we need to do anything before introducing him to my other two cats?
4. My dog licks his feet all the time. Why?
5. My dog has been coughing for a few days. What should I do? Click here for full post