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.
Pet Health
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.
Mac and Tosh two West Highland White Terriers
Mac and Tosh (Mac 'n' Tosh) have been a double act since the day they arrived as puppies back in 2006. They have done everything together, with each adopting their individual style.
TV3 Video
Treating heat stroke in dogs: video from Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Studies have shown that if owners treat their pets for heat stroke before reaching the vet, the risk of death can be almost halved.
Podcast
Watch Out for These 199 Poisonous Plants: Pete the Vet on the Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
On the Pat Kenny Show this week, we first discussed the risk to pets from poisonous plants in people's back gardens, and second, we dealt with the usual collection of listeners' queries.
Kaypo the 8 year old cross-bred Labrador
Kaypo has an unusually complicated family history for a cross bred dog.
Article
The importance of a home dental care routine for pets: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast click on the link at the foot of this page.
Article
Can dogs get hay fever? Or why else might a dog have streaming eyes? | The Telegraph
I am an occasional sufferer from hay fever: sometimes I'm overcome with runny eyes and sneezes, then half an hour later, it's all gone.
Buzz the lurcher developed a sore eye
Buzz has an active lifestyle, particularly enjoying running.
All-round parasite protection for pets and family: what do owners need to know?
Pet parasites: what are the facts?#SP.
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.
Podcast
Holiday care for pets: Pete the Vet podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast focussed on holiday pet care: to listen, click on the podcast link below.
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.
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.
Podcast
Parvovirus hasn’t gone away: is your dog protected? Pete the Vet podcast | East Coast Radio
Parvovirus was a major issue twenty years ago, but pet owners are less worried about it these days because it's not seen so often.
TV3 Video
Video Clip: Pete the Vet answers viewers’ pet queries on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
This week on TV3's Ireland AM, there was a shout-out for questions about pets to viewers, then Mark Cagney put the questions to Pete, live on air.
Button had stopped eating and was rubbing at his mouth
Tom and his girlfriend originally had just one rabbit, Bugsy.
Podcast
Bring Your Dog To Work Day podcast on East Coast FM including advice on heat stroke in dogs | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discuss Bring Your Dog To Work Day, mentioning the health and social benefits from dogs.