Case Study
Molly an eight year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Kerri was just three years old when Molly arrived in her life as a puppy.
Pets & Other Animals
Guest post: 20 Things to Know Before Giving Catnip to Your Cats
Catnip is often used as a training aid, to encourage lethargic pets to become more active, or to help calm down a cat during a journey.
Case Study
Five dogs and four cats in Greece
Holidays can be an expensive luxury: as well as the cost of air flights to reach your destination, you need to pay for accommodation and often a rental car to get around.
Podcast
Ireland’s first cat cafe: Pete the Vet’s 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.
Case Study
Maya a six year old cross bred Collie
Maya rushes everywhere, as if she is eager to experience as much of life as possible.
Print Article
Are conkers and acorns poisonous to dogs? | The Telegraph
There's an autumnal tinge in the air, with acorns and conkers scattered in fields, parks and gardens. They may be pretty, but are they safe?Read my latest online post in the Telegraph to find out more.
Case Study
Peanut the pug needed a tracheostomy
The Pug is a popular breed in Ireland: their small, big-eyed, snub-nosed, round-faced appearance ranks them high in the cuteness stakes.
Video
Tackling the issue of poor health in pedigree or “designer” dogs: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
To watch the video discussing how to tackle poor quality pedigree and "designer" pups, see the link at the foot of this page.
Podcast
Podcast: the benefits – and challenges – of having pets in the workplace | East Coast Radio
Pets should be part of our community: they bring benefits to humans, as well as having better lives themselves when they are included.
Case Study
Troubles a 4 year old guinea pig
Paddy was given an instant "family" of pets by a classmate at school who was returning to Canada and could not take his animals with him.
Case Study
Bluebell is a ten year old cat
As an older cat, Bluebell lives a calm, quiet life. She spends her day snoozing in the sunshine or strolling around the garden, never venturing far from the house.
Print Article
What to ask when buying a puppy (quick hint: get a rescue dog instead) | The Telegraph
My latest piece in the Telegraph discusses the questions most people ask when buying a new puppy - and goes on to suggest the questions that they really ought to be asking.
Video
Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM – how to help dogs that are left alone at home | TV3
To watch this week's video, follow the link at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Tora is an 11 year old Shiba Inu
The signs of Tora's deafness developed suddenly. One day in June, she stopped responding when Suzanne went out into the back garden to bring her inside. Tora had always been a very responsive dog.
Case Study
Flash is a 5 year old Beagle
Beagles are a popular breed, but many people don't realise that as well as having charming personalities, they also tend to have some challenging behaviours.
Case Study
Kiko is a 12 week old crossbred puppy
The summer is the perfect time to get a new pet: children are off school so they can spend time with the new arrival and the weather is good, so they can all spend more time outdoors, learning to be h ..
Case Study
Sweep is a 12 year old cross-bred dog
Florence originally took in Sweep from the DSPCA as a rescue puppy back in June 2002.