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Nutritional supplements: does your pet really need something extra?
Nutritional supplements are given to around 20% of pets every day. But are they really necessary? Listen to this ten minute podcast to find out more.
4 years ago
Podcast: helping dogs cope in the heat (plus how small dogs make men more appealing)
This week's podcast starts with a light piece about some recent research which shows that a man is more appealing to women if he is accompanied by a …
4 years ago
Parvovirus - an ongoing threat to unvaccinated dogs
After a new outbreak of Parvovirus in the Dublin area, dog owners have been warned to keep their pets up to date with their vaccinations to ensure th…
4 years ago
Surge in dog bite compensation claims in Ireland
If a dog bites a person, the dog's owner is usually legally liable for damages, and sometimes they may be covered for this by insurance (either pet i…
4 years, 1 month ago
Helping pets cope with the summer heat
This week, Pete discusses the common summer problem of heatstroke in pets: how can it be prevented, and what to do if your pet is affected?
4 years, 2 months ago
Podcast: animal welfare in Ireland
This week, I was delighted to be interviewed by Andrea Hayes, who I have worked with previously in a television series called Animal A&E. Andrea is p…
4 years, 2 months ago
Pugs and health: podcast following new UK report
A new report highlights that pugs are 54 times more likely to suffer from breathing issues compared to other types of dog. The report authors say tha…
4 years, 3 months ago
Podcast: The planned swan-trapping bridge in Bray
In my home town of Bray, Co Wicklow, a new bridge over a local river has been proposed. The design includes a screen of vertical cables that will cre…
4 years, 3 months ago
Podcast: 600 pets from Ukraine arriving in Ireland
Over 600 pets have been imported into Ireland in recent weeks as companions for refugees from Ukraine. To hear more about the details of how this is …
4 years, 4 months ago
Podcast: the essentials of chocolate poisoning in dogs
In this 5 minute podcast, Pete outlines the essentials behind the serious issue of chocolate poisoning in dogs. This is especially important at Easte…
4 years, 4 months ago