Why does the death of a pet hurt so much? Pete the Vet explores pet bereavement, the reality of disenfranchised grief, euthanasia, and meaningful healing rituals.
Thinking of getting a dog? Pete the Vet explains why summer is the best season for puppy training, the benefits of rescue adoption, and how to spot puppy farm red flags.
Veterinarian Pete Wedderburn shares the quiet, peaceful story of saying goodbye to his beloved 13-year-old rescue dog, Finzi, and choosing comfort over pain.
Cats and wildlife can co-exist in a reasonable way. , but the debate surrounding the impact of domestic cats on Irish wildlife is notoriously polarized.
How do out-of-hours vet appointments work? Pete the Vet traces the history of emergency vet care, explains how to access 24/7 clinics, and answers quirky listener questions about dog and cat behavior.
I've been writing about the changing veterinary profession for a long time: here is an article I wrote nine years ago for the Telegraph which predicted many of the changes we are now seeing.
Breeding for good health should be the focus for dog breeders producing puppies for sale. Yet dogs with innate poor health continue to be popular.
local volunteers care about the beautiful white birds in our harbour If you’ve spent a morning walking the Bray Promenade, you’ve likely seen them—the drift of white feathers bobbing near the ha ..
I took part in an interesting discussion on Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live yesterday: are pets to blame for the falling human birthrate in Ireland today? Are people choosing pets over children? Liste ..
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has submitted a project to the Wildlife Disease Association 2025 Wildlife Health Challenge Grant to fund a research project on wild live dolphins that strand i ..
It's common for dogs to be seen wandering the streets, with no owner in sight.
Cats are very different from dogs, from their tongues to their claws to their behaviours. This short podcast discusses some of those differences: listen below.
In the past week, penguins have been making international news.
Cats have a strong drive to hunt birds, but many owners would prefer that they don't do this. This short podcast discusses how hunting behaviour can be reduced.
This week. Professor Luke O'Neill was standing in as presenter on the Anton Savage Show on Newstalk when I called in to do the "Ask The Expert" slot.
News feeds have been full of shocking stories about horse and dog issues in recent weeks, culminating in the RTE Investigates programme on disgraceful welfare and legal issues affecting horses being s ..
Last week, I heard about Beate, a German psychologist and greyhound enthusiast who was visiting Ireland.
This week in my regional newspaper column I focussed on Guinea pigs – great little pets – read my piece here – sorry, it’s subscription only but free content is also available, ..
