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Pet insurance: Why owners must pay a price for peace of mind
With only a handful of providers, there is a small market for pet insurance in Ireland but the standard of pet healthcare is rising
‘Animals are so straightforward. They will love unconditionally. We almost don’t deserve them’
I moved into charity work, first at Barretstown and then with the DSPCA, after the crash pushed me out of architecture
Christmas gifts that can’t be wrapped: From unique flight experiences to spa days and hotel stays
Distillery tours, zip-wire thrills, and pet pampering: Give the gift of an experience this festive season
Paul Howard: I said I’d never love another dog as much as I loved Humphrey. I was wrong
‘These two puppies walk around the house, shoulder to shoulder, like cops on the beat. Feeding time is chaos. But we don’t care. We remember the silence’
Neakasa M1 review: This does the dirty work when it comes to your cat’s litter tray
Robotic litter box works a treat if you use the right litter but it is bulky and far from cheap
Are we pampering our pets too much?
Long cuddles, spa ‘treats’ and lavish pet-sthetics – pet privileging might seem like a nice idea for humankind’s best friends, but are we just breeding unhappy dogs?
World’s Ugliest Dog contest: Eight-year-old Pekinese Wild Thang claims title
The annual contest, held in California, featured eight dogs vying for the top prize
Should XL bullies and other dangerous dogs be banned?
As fatal dog attack on Nicole Morey in Limerick sees call for ban, experts are urging a focus on training, policing and enforcement
Should your dog go vegan? It’s one of the ways to reduce your pet’s carbon footprint
Pets consume a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and an area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year
Use of electric collars on cats and dogs to be banned under new regulations
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue says move follows months of ‘significant consultation’
Mabel: the small, weird, taciturn cat friend who lives in my house
Everyone said we were mad to save her life and then to bring her to Australia, and so we were
Weenect Tracker XS: GPS collar will keep tabs on your tabby (up to a point)
Tech review: Weenect Tracker XS
‘What am I going to do about me and the mouse?’
There was no way I was going to set a trap – humane or barbaric
Kennels at full capacity after dog abandonment spiked in 2023, says ISPCA
Dogs Trust records 37% rise in rescue requests and is ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘unwanted dog crisis’
A new drug for extending the lifespan of dogs by one year is closer to reality. What if it works?
Ageing may be an inevitability, but not an unyielding one, as scientists chase drugs for canine longevity
How easy is it to bring a dog on holiday? We took Luna on the ferry to France to find out
If the weather wasn’t helping us make the most of a dog-friendly holiday, locals were far more accommodating
Orla Tinsley: During my third week of isolation in hospital I got the call -‘How could an indoor cat be missing?’
Orla Tinsley: I was a penniless student, but there was one kitten, King George, who melted my heart
I’m begging you, if someone loses a pet, do not ask: ‘Will you get another one?’
Roxie, our tiny Bichon Frisé, died recently and despite losing pets before, this death feels entirely different
Dementia Diary: ‘Have you got your mum a toy cat yet?’ I was once appalled by this question
Being Mum: Twelve months later, I realise Mum seems to feel more comfortable in the company of animals
Kerry start-up aims for slice of lucrative pet supplements market
Founder says company’s upfront commitment to sustainability has put it on the radar of big brand retailers conscious of their carbon footprint
Facebook battles to rebuild relationship with key advertisers
Social media company uses a mixture of perks and pressure to keep brands close
Could another tech bubble be about to burst?
We are in the late stages of a credit cycle, with too much money chasing too little value
Steep discounts on purchases a boon for online customers but a big gamble for start-ups
Introductory discounts that don’t lead to repeat business are not adding up in the longterm for start-ups
‘The Digital Economy’ author Don Tapscott looks back two decades to look forward
Landmark author argues that digital disruption undermines the traditional approach to social supports
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