Sissi was shot by someone with a high powered rifle
Like most cats, Sissi is a creature of habit: she comes and goes at around the same time each day. Last week, Mark let her outside after her supper: she always goes out for an evening wander.
Pet Health
Ghillie aged 5 and Mzungu aged 7 months
The crisis started one evening, shortly after Mary had fed her two dogs.
Cinnamon’s tail started to drag behind him
Even though he’s just a young adult, Cinnamon has become a creature of habit, coming and going at regular times of the day, sitting in particular places, and eating his food on schedule.
Buster and Echo are both five year old dogs
David was surprised when three weeks ago, his two dogs started to itch. Their coats have always been in optimal condition, and they've never suffered from any skin issues.
Podcast
Cherishing pets at Christmas: a practical approach. Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Many people now choose to give Christmas presents for their pets and to pamper them over the holiday period: here are some practical thoughts on this topic from Pete the Vet ..
Niva, a five year old Greysther from Norway
Suzanne grew up in the Bavarian Alps, doing cross country skiing, as well as racing on snow with a sledge or on skis being pulled by dogs.
Podcast
Old dogs being discarded to make space for Christmas pups? The perils of pets as presents. Podcast by Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Pets as presents - here's why not. Listen to the podcast by clicking on the play button below. There are three clear reasons: Animals are sentient creatures and should never be given as gifts.
Jessie and Ponyo are two Collie puppies
Chris and his family had been looking for a couple of rescued dogs for a while but they hadn't found what they were looking for.
Perry is an adult Peregrine Falcon
Maurice is fascinated by birds of prey. He admires their strength, skill and flying ability, and he has an aviary at home where he keeps a tame male falcon that he uses for his hobby of falconry.
Max has a heart murmur
Eight year old Max has always been a fit and healthy dog, but every year, Emma brings him along to see me for his yearly health check.
Ella the Whippet ate raisins
Last Sunday, one year old Ella was mooching around the house as she often does, when she found something interesting. Somebody had left some boxes and bags of groceries within her reach, on the floor.
Charlie the Black Labrador is a blood donor
Dogs and cats, like humans, sometimes suffer from crises that require the life-saving therapy of being given a blood transfusion.
Article
Feeding raw food to pets: the pros and cons. Blog post at Vet Help Direct | Vet Help Direct
Wild cats eat raw meat. So do free living dogs.
Yuki the 1 year old Boxer developed a swelling
Two months ago, Yuki had a severe bout of gastroenteritis, needing to be put on a drip and hospitalised overnight, but she recovered well.
Charlie is a two year old Greyhound cross
In 2014, Mark moved from an apartment to a house with a garden, and he decided that he was ready to get a dog.
Lucy the 14 year old West Highland Terrier
Lucy has already been through two major life-and-death situations in her old age: she survived mammary cancer after major surgery in 2011, and just six months ago, she needed another big operation to ..
TV3 Video
Parties for pets? A fun idea or a bit of silliness? Pete the Vet on Ireland AM | TV3
There's a new craze for having parties for pets, with the launching of some unusual products that fit the theme. This week on Ireland AM, we looked at some of these new ideas.
Zara the eleven year old Golden Retriever
There's something about Golden Retriever puppies that's particularly appealing. At the back of her mind, Gill always had a hope that one day, Zara would give birth to a litter of magnificent puppies.