Harvest mites are tiny animals living in dense vegetation, that eat plants and even tinier insects. However their bright orange larvae feed on mammals, frequently causing skin irritation. On warm days in late summer until the first frosts of winter, they climb up long grass and bushes waiting for something warm-blooded to pass! When they […]
Well, the Irish summer is well and truly upon us. Yes, as I write this, I’m looking out at grey skies with not a bit of sun to be seen. At least it’s meant to get a bit warmer later this week… On a serious note, despite the poor weather so far this year, we […]
As Brexit seemingly interminably continues, the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have issued new guidelines for pet travel between the UK and Ireland. At present, it is adequate to have an EU Pet Passport but that will change in the event of a No-Deal Brexit, as the UK leaves the EU […]
‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.’ It is a brilliant saying, capturing the crucial essence of the commitment that has to be made before taking on a dog (or cat, or rabbit). The slogan is 40 years old, but unfortunately the message still doesn’t get through to everybody. The charity behind the […]
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