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When your DOG gets PUBLISHED in The Irish Independent

September 24, 2018 by lauren Leave a Comment
When your DOG gets PUBLISHED in The Irish Independent--and they get your name wrong. (#1st world problems)

    When your dog gets published in the most widely read Irish newspaper, you hope they at least get your name right. The Irish like to call me ‘Laura’, ‘Loraine’, or ‘Lorna’ as ‘Lauren’ just isn’t that widely used here…I guess I should just embrace it! On Sunday, September 16th, 2018, JUNO had this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Large animal, Pet adoption, Sheep, Sheep farming Tagged: dog behavior, Dogs and cats, James Herriot, Juno, Pet ownership, Published, Veterinary, writing

Gateway Pets-once you adopt you can’t stop

September 17, 2018 by lauren 2 Comments
Gateway pets--once you adopt you can't stop!

  “Don’t do it, Lauren–that’s gonna be your gateway cat; once you adopt you can’t stop!” These sage words were given to me by a colleague seven years ago when I took home a patient in need of a home. And here I am now with a total of 7! Now I know it’s possible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership

Why do kids love animals?

July 11, 2017 by lauren 1 Comment
Why do kids love animals? (Little A and her dog-uncle, Flynn)

Why do kids love animals, and vice versa?

Posted in: Birds, cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Veterinary Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Kids, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Veterinary

Does your cat need sunscreen? 7 surprising hot weather pet hazards

June 28, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
7 surprising hot weather pet hazards.

7 surprising hot weather pet hazards all owners should be aware of.

Posted in: Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Veterinary emergency, Wound care Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet hazards, Pet ownership, summer health hazards, Veterinary

5 ways to pamper yourself that includes your pet.

June 14, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
5 ways to show yourself love that includes your fur babies.

  Ever since this new little bundle (human baby #2) came along, I find myself struggling to fit in a shower each day, let alone time to pamper myself. But when I do get a golden half hour alone, I’m inevitably sharing it with my pets. Which gave me the idea for this post; 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Pampering, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Juno, Pampering, Pet ownership, relaxation and pets

Does that baby bird really need your help? Wildlife intervention basics.

May 31, 2017 by lauren 2 Comments
Wildlife intervention basics

  Summer is here and so is an abundance of wildlife and wild baby animals. We often get people bringing in wildlife to the vet clinic, but this is especially true during spring and warmer weather. While people have the best intentions, 90% of the time it would’ve been best to leave the creature where … [Read more…]

Posted in: Birds, Pet ownership, Wildlife, Wildlife rehabilitation Tagged: birds, cats, Dogs, Dogs and cats, Pet ownership, Wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation

Why it’s okay to call your pet your baby

May 16, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Why it's okay to call your pet your baby

    I’m in the third week of caring for my second human baby, and of course the bond is already very strong. Babies and children are completely innocent and dependent on us for survival. And we (parents) are hyper aware of this dependency and cater to it as best we can. Dogs, cats, and other … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, grieving, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, grieving, kids and pets, Pet ownership

Wound Healing Basics

May 2, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Wound healing basics in veterinary medicine

  As I slowly recover from my 2nd daughter’s birth, it brings to mind how all wounds require care and management, no matter what species. Whether it’s from a bite, cut, or surgery there are certain steps that need to be taken by you as an owner to ensure that your pet heals properly. Otherwise … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Pet ownership, Spay and neuter, Stitches, Veterinary, Wound care, Wound healing Tagged: Cat people, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Pet ownership, stitches, Veterinary, Wound care, wound healing

9 life-threatening signs your pet needs to see a vet ASAP

April 18, 2017 by lauren 3 Comments
9 common veterinary emergencies all owners should be aware of.

  Thankfully not all trips to the vet are an emergency, but sometimes they definitely are.  And the longer your pet is deprived of medical attention in these situations, the more difficult it may be for your vet to save their life. Here are 9 common emergent situations that warrant an immediate trip to your … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Spay and neuter, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet ownership, Poisons, Spay and neuter, Veterinary emergency

What your pregnant vet or vet nurse would like you to consider at your next vet visit.

March 21, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
What your pregnant vet or vet nurse would like you to consider at your next vet visit

  As I’m now approaching my 37th week of pregnancy and still working, I’m finding once simple daily work tasks to be daunting challenges. And while most owners are mindful of “the bump” in the exam room, I still find many people just aren’t aware of some of the physical hurdles associated with being a heavily … [Read more…]

Posted in: Birth, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Health hazards, Kids and pets, Pet ownership, Pregnancy and pets, Pregnant vets, Veterinary Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet ownership, pregnancy and pets, Pregnant vets
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