Read my latest online piece in the Telegraph or watch the video below from TV3's Ireland AM vet spot to learn about the two big problems for pets around Halloween.
Is your dog a nervous nellie when there are high winds or fireworks outside? Listen to the podcast below for tips on how to help.
For my weekly online Telegraph piece, I've written some key points about helping pets during stormy weather. You can read it here. One of my own dogs, Kiko, is particularly sensitive to foul weather.
There's an autumnal tinge in the air, with acorns and conkers scattered in fields, parks and gardens. They may be pretty, but are they safe?Read my latest online post in the Telegraph to find out more.
Studies have shown that if owners treat their pets for heat stroke before reaching the vet, the risk of death can be almost halved.
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.
Pet parasites: what are the facts?#SP.
This week's podcast focussed on holiday pet care: to listen, click on the podcast link below.
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.
In this week's podcast, we discuss Bring Your Dog To Work Day, mentioning the health and social benefits from dogs.
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.
Heat stroke is a common problem seen by pet owners and vets every summer. Prevention is the key: once a dog has overheated and is suffering from hyperthermia, it can be too late.
To listen to the podcast, see the link at the foot of this pageIs it a tick or is it a wart?It’s common for owners to be confused between ticks and warts: they can look very similar.
Five summer tips for having fun with your pets this summerWatch the video to see Pete talk about summer activities with your pets.
Listen to the podcast at the foot of this pageThis week has been classic pre-exam weather, with plenty of sunshine and clear skies.
Holiday care for petsPet care is an important part of holiday planning for people who have animals in their life. There are three main options, each with pros and cons.
A Confirmed case of Alabama Rot has been identified in Dublin A case of Alabama Rot ( Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy or CRGV) has recently been diagnosed in Dublin: this is the second con ..
On the Pat Kenny Show today, we discussed why it's such a bad idea to give puppies as Christmas presents.
