Pedigree cats need to be bred with care, choosing only healthy individuals without extreme conformation (such as flat faces or odd-shaped ears), and health testing should be done to prevent inherited diseases. To find out more, listen to this podcast.

A swan in a local harbour was attacked by a dog and badly injured. To find out what happened, listen to this podcast.

Every summer dogs die in cars, whether parked or being driven by the owner. So everyone, please be very very careful. Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Bonnie suffers from itchy skin: this podcast discusses food allergy, and in particular the possible benefits of a raw meat diet for dogs that are itching.

During this long hot summer, it's more important than ever to care for your pets carefully to make sure that they stay safe and comfortable.

In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle. At the Groove Festival in Bray last weekend, a dog had to be removed from the back of a van by the police after it was found to have been left there. Listen to this podcast to find out more about why dogs cannot be left alone in cars in the summer.

Heatstroke is a big risk to dogs and owners need to be aware of how to keep their pets cool. And Pugs, like all flat faced dogs are more prone to this. The new Disney movie Patrick features a Pug and many vets are worried that this may make the breed even more popular, with new owners not realising the possible health challenges in the breed.

This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population control. To find out more, listen to the podcast.

Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession. So how much of a role can vets play in dealing with this problem? Listen to this podcast to find out more.

At their annual conference this weekend, Irish pet vets urged members of the public to “think twice” before buying a flat faced dog like a pug, bulldog or French bulldog. This podcast discusses the issues in detail.