Case Study
Kaypo the 8 year old cross-bred Labrador
Kaypo has an unusually complicated family history for a cross bred dog.
Pet Health
Print 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.
Print 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.
Case Study
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Case Study
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.
Podcast
How to keep your pet cool in hot weather: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Read on for tips on keeping pet dogs cool in hot weather, or listen to the podcast by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Mandy the Maltese Terrier was attacked by another dog
Orla and her family have four dogs, a collection of cats and some horses. The animals generally get on well together, but last week, there was a major crisis.
Podcast
Lungworm: is your dog at risk and how can you protect them? | East Coast Radio
Lungworm is an emerging parasite, with prevention of this disease now being an important part of pet care. To find out more about it, listen to this podcast by clicking on the link below.
Case Study
Rosie and Socks are Jack Russell Terrier puppies
Background: The two pups are amongst the first terrier pups in Ireland whose tails have been saved by a new Irish law When Seb decided to buy two Miniature Jack Russell pups earlier this month, he wan ..
Podcast
The pros and cons of spay and neuter: Pete the Vet talks SpayAware on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Listen to the podcast by following the link at the foot of this page.