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.
Pets & Other Animals
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.
Podcast
Is it ethical to keep pets? Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To hear the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Is pet keeping a modern version of slavery? Pet keeping seems “normal” to our culture, but it’s a relatively recent ph ..
Case Study
Snoop went blind after developing diabetes
John thought that Snoop was a normal, healthy yorkshire terrier when he brought him to see me for his booster vaccination in April 2012, so he was shocked when I broke the news to him.
Podcast
What to do if you find injured wildlife: podcast with Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
How many people don't know what to do when they find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal? While your local vet may the obvious place to bring such creatures, not all vets are willing or able to help.
Podcast
Pete the Vet weekly podcast: How will Brexit trade deals affect food standards in the UK and Ireland? | East Coast Radio
“Even the farmers in the UK are worried” New trade deals with the USA and South America risk a two-tier food supply in the UK: cheap imported meat and milk from outside Europe, then expens ..
Print Article
Why does meat need to be so cheap? Pete Wedderburn on mega farms in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph
The issue of mega farms has come up at a topical time, when the UK House of Lords is also discussing the impact of Brexit on animal welfare in the UK.
Case Study
Kaypo the 8 year old cross-bred Labrador
Kaypo has an unusually complicated family history for a cross bred dog.
Print Article
Latest dog control statistics show huge reduction in euthanasia rate of Irish stray dogs
The Dog Control Statistics for 2016 have just been released, showing that the number of dogs euthanased at Irish dog pounds continues to decline and now stands at 1,522. Back in the 1990s.
Case Study
Buzz the lurcher developed a sore eye
Buzz has an active lifestyle, particularly enjoying running.
Guest Post: The Do’s and Don’ts of Potty Training a Puppy
This blog was written by Alexandra Seagal, Editor of Animalso. com. One of the most challenging and frustrating parts of raising a puppy is potty training.
Video
Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM discusses keeping exotic pets: watch the video here | TV3
The theme for this week's vet spot on Ireland AM was snakes, following the story where a corn snake was found in a field in Co Meath.
Case Study
Bailey got lost after escaping from the garden
Bailey lives in a busy household: Jonathan manages the YWCA centre in Greystones, so there are always young people coming and going from his home.
Print Article
How to keep a healthy dog and a happy pet: Pete Wedderburn writes in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph
My latest piece in the Telegraph describes my summary of seven simple but essential steps to ensuring that your dog is a healthy and happy animal.
Case Study
Persia is a 14 year old with a new lease for life
As she grew older, like many cats, Persia stopped being so thorough about grooming herself. She no longer spent as much time licking and nibbling her coat: she preferred just to sleep.