On Ireland AM today, we discussed cat scratching – why do cats do it, and what types of cat scratching posts are available for them to use in the home? To watch the video, click here....

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. February 1st, 2012 | Comments Off

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.

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 28th, 2012 | Comments Off

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.

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 26th, 2012 | Comments Off

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...

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 26th, 2012 | Comments Off

This week on Ireland AM, we visited John in Raheny with his Guide Dog Vico – to watch the video, click here.

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 18th, 2012 | Comments Off

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...

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 17th, 2012 | Comments Off

To listen to the second part of the interview, click on the play button below:

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 17th, 2012 | Comments Off

To read my Pet Subjects column from last week (7th January), please click here.

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 13th, 2012 | Comments Off

Listen to this week’s radio interview with East Coast FM’s Declan Meehan by clicking on the play button below.

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 13th, 2012 | Comments Off

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...

I'm a vet in "companion animal" practice, working only with pets. I love my job, and I enjoy writing about it - in newspapers, on my blog, wherever. I have a weekly column in the UK's Daily Telegraph, as well regular features in several Irish newspapers. I live in Ireland with my wife and two young daughters, as well as a menagerie of animals and birds. Visit my blog to find out more. January 12th, 2012 | Comments Off