Case Study
Striker the cat was suffering from ear mites
Tanya had been looking for a cat for some time, and as soon as she saw Striker in the animal rescue centre, she knew that he was the one.
Cats
Case Study
Amelie, a 6 year old cat who was putting on weight without being fed anything extra.
When Marion brought Amelie to see me for her annual health check and vaccination recently, it was obvious that she’d turned into a bit of a “fat cat” : she was 25% heavier than her last check-up.
Pets in warm weather, hedgehogs as pets, rescue dogs and bi-polar cats
I love the positive sound of Spirit Radio, Ireland's Christian radio station - and I've started doing regular vet spots with them. To listen to this one, click on the play button.
Podcast
Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
Video
Is it really possible to teach cats to use the human toilet?
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the latest fad of teaching cats to use the human toilet. Here is the video of the Litter Qwitter training process:https://www. youtube.
Case Study
Ginger, a 3 year old neutered male cat who was being bullied by a local cat coming in through his cat flap.
When Maoiliosa decided to get a cat, she wanted one that had already passed the kitten stage.
Brenda Fricker helps the SpayAware Campaign to promote spaying & neutering of pets
Andrew Kelly, the Chief Executive of the ISPCA, joined us to talk about the SpayAware campaign, which is strongly supported by the ISPCA. You can watch the video of the segment by clicking here.
Podcast
This is SpayAware Week – save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses SpayAware, stressing the importance of having pets spayed – for two reasons: first, for the good of the health of the animal, and second, to reduce the ..
Podcast
Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
Video
Questions about cats, from attacking dogs to regular mad half hours of craziness | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we continued the feline theme by discussing queries about cats from viewers. For a cat only vet clinic in the Dublin area, click here. Questions included:1.
Video
Are Irish people at risk of picking up TB from their pet cats? | TV3
TB in cats has hit the headlines in the last week, because, for the first time, there has been a confirmed case in the UK where TB infection passed from a cat to two humans.
Podcast
It’s springtime, so it’s time to spay and neuter | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, after an initial chat about Bollywood dancing, we discussed the fact that Spring is here, and if pets have not been spayed or neutered, now is the time to do it.
VetHelpDirect blog: sensationalist reporting of TB in cats does not help anyone, least of all cats | Vet Help Direct
Vets have known for many years that cats can get TB, and there has always been a theoretical risk of this being transmitted to humans.
Looking after pets in hot & sunny weather
It's been a warm, sunny week - highly unusual for Ireland at this time of year. Pet owners should take special care of their animals in this type of weather.
Pet product review: is Vetbed the ideal pet bedding?
All animal carers have the same daily dilemma: what sort of bedding should I use for my pet? I've tried many types of bedding over the years, and it's not easy to find one that ticks all the boxes.
News flash: Pet food manufacturers want pets to eat less
I've just spent the day in London: I had been asked to be a member of a panel discussing obesity in pets, as part of a debate at the AGM of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association.
Case Study
Squeak a two year old female cat who went missing for over three weeks
Fiona and Adrian share their home with their three cats: Mark and Orla, who've been with them for over two years, and one-year-old Squeak, who’s seen as the young upstart by the older two animals.
Video
TV3’s Animal A&E: BrayVet’s Cats-Only vet diagnoses a cat with high blood pressure | Animal A & E
On Animal A&E this week, a lovely cat called Bella suffered an episode of collapse, and she was found to be suffering from high blood pressure.