Here’s my weekly Pet Subjects column from the Daily Telegraph. Also – the Cinnamon Trust, and Cleo the cat pictured above is looking for a home. Click here to read more.
Daily Telegraph Pet Subjects: bad travellers, warring cats, lonely budgies & poisonous ivy.
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TV3 vet: viewer’s questions & answers from Kakarikis to itchy feet to odd lumps
Every week, Ireland AM viewers send in their pet queries, and I answered them on video after the live show.
Watch this week’s questions by clicking here.
1. My pet canary’s feathers are falling out – any advice?
2. My adult dog has been fully housetrained but recently he has been going inside. Why would he be doing this?
3. My budgie is still very nervous after four months of trying to tame him. When I approach the cage, he goes mad. What’s wrong?
4. My 10 month old Staffie licks one of his paws till it gets sore and raw. How do I stop him? I’ve put socks on him at night but he’s still doing it.
5. I got a Kakariki for Christmas. What fresh fruit can I give him as well as his food from the pet shop?
6. Our dog has a lump on her side. Should we take her to the vet? What will it cost to remove?
TV3 vet spot: Keeping pet birds
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed keeping pet birds – and I brought my own two budgies, Cosmit and Sheila, into the studio with me. Watch the video here.
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Vico the Labradoodle Guide Dog – on TV3′s Ireland AM with Pete the Vet
This week on Ireland AM, we visited John in Raheny with his Guide Dog Vico – to watch the video, click here.
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Radio vet: discussion on pet care on Sile Seoige Show on Newstalk Part Two
To listen to the second part of the interview, click on the play button below:
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Radio vet: discussion on pet care on Sile Seoige Show on Newstalk – Part One
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhan was standing in for Sile Seoige when I went into the studios last week to discuss various aspects of pet care – from the new movement regulations for pets travelling between European countries, to the importance of having owner details properly registered on microchip databases, to general questions from listeners. Listen to part one here:
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Vet on the radio: travelling with pets, why dogs wag their tails, and more.
Listen to this week’s radio interview with East Coast FM’s Declan Meehan by clicking on the play button below.
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Daily Telegraph Pet Subjects: “addiction” to Pedigree Dentastix, hens with white eggs, an aggressive cat and pet obesity (again)
To read my Pet Subjects column from last week (7th January), please click here.
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TV3′s Ireland AM vet spot: smart phone apps for pet lovers
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed some of the apps that are now available on smart phones for pet lovers. If you’ve got more than a couple of pets (as I do), these can be invaluable to help you get your pet’s life organised.
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Pet questions & answers on video: missing cats, puppy nutrition, microchip registration, dogs afraid of dark and noisy budgies
Watch the web-only video with answers to questions from viewers:
1) My cat went missing a week ago – she was five years old and much loved. Why would she go away?
2) My pup is 3 months old and never seems to be full. He’s very lean but we’re feeding him what’s recommended for his weight. Are we feeding him enough?
3) We got our dog microchipped but I can’t remember if we gave our details – how can we check?
4) My dog is afraid of the dark and will not stay outside on his own. What can I do?
5) We have a budgie who will not stop cawing. He doesn’t seem to be in distress. What could it be?
To watch the answers to these, click here.
