Case Study
Ralph, a three year old Persian cat who has long fur that becomes matted if not regularly clipped off
Ralph is a cream-coloured Persian cat, with orange-yellow eyes and the flattened nose that is typical of his breed.
Pets & Other Animals
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Ginger, a three-month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy who had a very painful mouth
Ginger had been a completely normal puppy, playing enthusiastically, and eating hungrily. Over a twelve-hour period, everything changed.
Video
Assistance Dogs for children with autism | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we covered the subject of Assistance Dogs for children with autism. Pete was joined by Uzza, a much loved working Assistance Dog.
Case Study
Anka, a five year old tabby cat who likes to travel on trains
Whenever I travel abroad, my eye is drawn to any animals that I encounter.
Case Study
Sooty, a female Cairn Terrier who is almost 16 years old and was just “not thriving”.
Sooty is a typical example of a “family pet”. Rosie is twenty two years old now, which means that she was a six year old girl when Sooty arrived in the household as a puppy.
Video
Advice on travelling with your pet from Ireland to the UK | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the issue of transporting pets to the UK.
Case Study
TJ, a one year old male cat who had a red raw area on the back of his neck that he kept scratching
Itchy skin is a common problem in pets. There are many causes, ranging from allergies to fleas, with dozens of other possible reasons.
Case Study
Ali, a ten year old Boxer, was lame
Dogs can't tell you where it hurts so locating the problem can be a challenge. And once you've done that choices about treatment must be made.
Case Study
Ed, a seven year old male cat with ataxia
Cats are nimble and gymnastic creatures, jumping onto walls which look much too high to climb, and leaping across gaps which seem impossibly wide. They have an innate ability to judge distances and heights.
Case Study
Titan, a six year old male Rottweiler who was shaking his head and pawing at his ears
As a Rottweiler, Titan is a giant dog, weighing over 60kg (around 10 stone). He is a good-natured animal, which is just as well.
Video
Pete highlights the importance of microchipping your pet | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, Pete discusses the importance of microchipping your pet.
Podcast
Do dogs like robots as much as they like humans? Oh, and triathlons again | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses recent research which suggests that dogs engage as much with robots that feed them as with humans.
Case Study
Cheeky, a five-year-old female cat who had itchy skin
When Cheeky was brought in to see me, the main thing that her owners had noticed was a skin rash along her back and on her underside.
Case Study
Whoopie, a five year old female Golden Labrador who had a sore mouth
Whoopie just loves going for walks, and she has always adored chasing sticks. She has her own routine – she finds a stick herself, brings it to Mandy’s feet, and then barks until Mandy throws it.
Podcast
From shedding pets to the world triathlon championships | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses moulting/shedding: is there any way to stop pets from losing hair around the house? Then triathlons? Well, they *are* Pete’s main leisure activity and ..
Case Study
Mugley: an exceptionally big cat
Mugley weighed about twice as much as an average cat. But was he obese - an increasing issue for pets - or just a very big boy?
Podcast
The late summer hazard of wasps, plus how to deal with aggressive rabbits | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss wasp stings (a common problem in the late summer) and the issue of rabbit aggression.
Case Study
Teva, an 11 year old female corgi who had permanent loss of use of her hind legs
As a vet, it can be difficult to leave your job behind you, even when you go on holidays overseas.