Case Study
Freddie the Golden Retriever puppy had a problem
Maeve has owned Golden Retrievers before and she knew about the importance of choosing a high quality animal from a genuine breeder.
Pets & Other Animals
Case Study
Millie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy had worms
Emma bought Millie when she was just six weeks of age, and one of the first things she did was to bring her to see me.
Video
Wild animals are not entertainers: video with Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
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Case Study
Poppy the 2 year old Golden Retriever
When Rob noticed a tiny red lump on the inside of Poppy's foreleg, he didn't worry too much. Maybe she had bumped herself, or been bitten by an insect.
Case Study
Inky the 14 year old cat became hyperactive
The change to Inky happened gradually, over a few months. She had always been an easy going, placid animal who had got on well with other cats.
Podcast
“They are wild animals, not entertainers” The welfare consequences of wildlife-linked tourist attractions. Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast follow the link at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Angel the 7 year old Pomeranian was seriously injured
Danielle and her boyfriend, Brian, had just come back from work and at 6pm, Brian opened the back door to let Angel back into the house after going out to the garden.
Print Article
Podcast: looking after pets in cold, snowy weather. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
We all need to pay attention to the welfare of pets and other animals in this cold weather. Listen to the podcast below for more. Pets Short coated and small dogs can benefit from a warm coat in cold weather.
Podcast
Emotional support animals: what are they? Pete the Vet Podcast from East Coast FM | East Coast Radio
Emotional support animals have been in the news recently, after owners of a hamster and a peacock were refused permission to bring their pets onto aeroplanes.
Case Study
Johnny Hobo is an 11 year old Collie
Lorraine rescued Johnny Hobo as an adult dog when he was six years old: he was in the pound after being picked up by the dog warden as a stray.
Podcast
Exercising dogs: how much is too much? Pete the Vet Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast click on the link at the foot of this page. Exercise is critical to dogs' physical and mental healthExercise is one of dogs' essential daily needs for dogs.
Case Study
Cleo is a 3 year old cross-bred Whippet
Ann Marie adopted Cleo from the DSPCA as a young adult dog and she settled well into the family household: she's a gentle, good-natured animal, getting on well with everyone.
Case Study
Toby the 1 year old Cockapoo
When Ann decided to get her first family dog, she chose carefully. Her son, Jack, suffers from mild asthma, so she wanted a non-shed dog.
Video
Welcoming a new puppy into your home: Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
Click on the link at the foot of this page to watch Pete on Ireland AM discussing the arrival of a new pup into your home.
Case Study
Suki the Lurcher suffers with skin lacerations
Suki is an exceptionally thin skinned dog. This doesn't matter much in her usual day to day activities of lounging around the house and going for walks on the leash.
Case Study
Ailie is a 2 year old Ailesbury duck
Hannah and her husband Paddy are the proprietors of Roundwood House, a 270 year old Georgian mansion that they run as a guesthouse, with regular overnight visitors and wedding functions as part of the ..
Print Article
Are you a cat person? If so, sign the International Declaration. Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Cats featured today, with a discussion about International Cat Care's 60th Anniversary initiative, the International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats. Listen to the podcast below.
Case Study
Bonnie is a two year old Persian cat
One of the reasons that Bonnie is an indoor-only cat is that it's a safer place to be. The outdoor world can be dangerous.