This week, we discuss tips for looking after pets on Christmas time.

This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the plight of animal rescue groups with presenter Declan Meehan.

On East Coast FM this week, Declan Meehan asks me about the seizure of a batch of puppies in Dublin this week: on the way to the UK market. We also discussed the issue of tail docking and dew claw removal in Ireland.

I went in to "review the newspapers" on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff''s lunchtime show, but we ended up covering all sorts of stuff, from the new Animal Health & Welfare Bill to pet obesity to pet dentistry to the emotional trauma of euthanasing pets. To find out more, click on the play button.

On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week..... and a listener called in to ask why their dog insists on chasing shadows.... click on the play button below to listen

I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.

Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? Listen to this podcast to find out more.

A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, including possible health issues that may be involved.

On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the Spay Ireland initiative to raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats. To hear more, click on the play button below.

On East Coast FM this week, a listener called in with an unusual problem: a Muscovy duck had crash-landed onto their conservatory. After dealing with this tricky situation, we moved on to discuss the issue of urban foxes. Click on the play button to listen.