This is an ideal time to carefully reflect on the role and responsibilities of the profession over the next ten years

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Ireland are being asked to leave their pets behind as the accommodation crisis sharpens this winter.

Dogs in costumes may provide superficial visual entertainment, but at what cost to the animal’s physical comfort and emotional state?

As with many challenges, the details of fireworks phobia are complex, and they are worth sharing

New research shows that pet owners often unconsciously pick dog breeds that match their own personality and traits that they value

High-vis collars and harnesses are handy as evenings get darker and dog jumpers aren't just cool-looking, they can have a real purpose — plus here's what to do if your pet is spooked by wind

If your pet has an accident, when do you need to drop everything, and get them to the vet at once?Sometimes, these decisions are simple. There are many examples when it is very obvious that an animal needs urgent veterinary attention.

When a dog growls at you, is it angry? When a squirrel flees up a tree at your approach, is it fearful? When an elephant stands for days on a spot where another has died, is it grieving?

The rescued animals include dogs, cats, birds rabbits and even a herd of pigs

Crate training, when done with sensitivity and awareness can be a really positive experience for dogs who enjoy some alone time

The pet supplement market is a booming industry with fish oils, probiotics, supplements and the like readily available but is it all just a marketing ploy?

Pete the Vet answers your questions

Many people get it wrong about dogs and some methods touted by so-called professionals can do more harm than good

Blindness can be disorienting but it doesn't need to be debilitating for animals who rely more heavily on other senses

And World Chocolate Day is on July 7 — celebrate with a cacao block from Nibbed

Paw licking can be a distraction that dogs do when they are bored or anxious

Pets on a plane, train and automobile. Oh My!

According to a new report, invasive species are one of the leading causes of global biodiversity loss, and the pet trade is responsible for about a third of all aquatic invasive species.

Peter Wedderburn shares ten tips to make pet keeping more eco-friendly

A shortage of kennel and cattery spaces nationwide is posing a challenge when it comes to accommodating pets which need to be quarantined upon arrival for a time

'No more of the familiar tap tap of small terrier paws around the house' — sixteen years on, our much-loved dog is gone

DSPCA is running free educational programmes for young children, the pet owners of tomorrow 

With the rise in dog ownership has come a rise in doggy noise. Could figuring out their growls and yelps make life more harmonious? And how do you stop them barking at delivery drivers?

'Benji was tragically knocked down and killed'

Pete the Vet says we all need and deserve healthy, pain-free backs, humans or animals alike.

Julian Grufferty, 7, and his mother Caroline had been blaming each other for forgetting to flush the loo until they walked in on the toilet-trained tabby as he was doing his business last month

Pete the Vet has the right advice to help you and your pets get in top form in 2022

If you have a pale coloured carpet, it's likely you'll struggle with spills and stains over the years. Here are four common stains and tried-and-tested ways to remove them

Pete the Vet has some great tips to avoid an unhappy pet this festive season 

Plus naughty dogs are causing havoc; and it's a busy time of year for sex toy retailer, Lovehoney

Pete the Vet reports from Boston on the latest innovations in the word of pets 

Pete Wedderburn has some tips for basic training your furry friends

Pete Wedderburn has some cold hard facts for minding your dogs, cats and even hamsters as the temperature dips

Pete the Vet gives us his tips on walking your pet this season, from high viz strips to non-slip footwear

"Pets often enjoy being groomed, especially if you focus on making it a pleasant experience, with kind words, a gentle touch, and a few treats thrown in."

Pete Wedderburn looks at the best ways to control your pets' activities

You are a terrible employee. But you’re a very, very good girl

Ireland is a gateway for the multi-million-euro black market of young dogs into Britain

Rosanna Davison will talk about her turbulent journey to motherhood; Peter Schmeichel on his career regrets and a new programme about Gaelgeóirí and their pets; 

Ruth O'Connor's guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Millions of people have found solace during the pandemic in cuddling a dog or cat. For a few, comfort comes from a horse or a pig, perhaps a possum-like sugar glider or even a tarantula.

Edmond O'Sullivan organised a National Stray Dog Forum in 2001, where all stakeholders involved with stray dogs were brought together to devise a plan to solve the problem

Even before considering measurements of how much water an animal is drinking, most owners have an innate sense that their pet may be too thirsty

There's even a dog-friendly welcome pack at 360 Quay Stay,  a new accommodation that has recently opened its doors in Dungarvan