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Finding Balance: The Polarizing Debate on Cats and Wildlife | East Coast Radio

Cats and wildlife can co-exist in a reasonable way. , but the debate surrounding the impact of domestic cats on Irish wildlife is notoriously polarized.

Animal Behaviour / Cats / East Coast Radio / Wildlife July 9, 2026
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35 Years of vetting in Bray: Evolution of Emergency Vet Care and Some Quirky Pet Secrets | East Coast Radio

How do out-of-hours vet appointments work? Pete the Vet traces the history of emergency vet care, explains how to access 24/7 clinics, and answers quirky listener questions about dog and cat behavior.

East Coast Radio / Pets & Other Animals July 1, 2026
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Summer Pet Safety: How to Keep Your Pet Safe in Hot Weather (including podcast) | East Coast Radio

Learn about summer pet safety. Discover the hidden dangers of hot weather exercise, how to spot heatstroke in dogs, and affordable veterinary care tips from Pete the Vet.

Seasonal Advice / East Coast Radio June 24, 2026
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The Reality of Pet Pregnancies: What You Need to Know | East Coast Radio

Learn how to safely manage pet pregnancies with expert veterinary advice on nutrition, labor signs, newborn care, and essential early socialization tips.

Seasonal Advice / East Coast Radio / Spaying & Neutering June 23, 2026
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The “Smell the Races” (and feel the River) Start to my 19th Triathlon Season

I’ve been doing  triathlons since 2007. I started at the age 44, and now, at 63, I’m still battling away at the endeavour.

Triathlons May 13, 2026
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Chocolate toxicity in dogs and lily poisoning in cats – a year-round threat | East Coast Radio

While Easter may seem like a long time ago now, the dangers that certain seasonal foods and plants pose to our pets remain in our homes every day.

Poisoning / East Coast Radio May 7, 2026
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Pete the Vet answers pet questions on Spirit Radio | Spirit Radio

In my latest weekly vet slot on Spirit Radio, I joined Kieran Carrig in the studio to tackle a fresh batch of listener pet questions.

Pet Health / Spirit Radio April 24, 2026
A white fluffy puppy and a blue-eyed tabby kitten sitting together on a soft blanket, representing the diverse vaccination needs of different household pets.
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Does Your Pet Need Annual Boosters? A Vet’s Guide to Personalized Vaccinations | The Telegraph

Vaccinations are as important as ever, and there is a great deal of misunderstanding on this topic amongst pet owners. I used to write a weekly vet column for the Telegraph newspaper in the UK.

Pet Health / The Telegraph April 14, 2026
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The Science of Slumber: Decoding Your Pet’s Sleep Habits | East Coast Radio

It may seem like our cats and dogs do little else but snooze, but there is quite a lot going on behind those twitching whiskers and paddling paws.

Animal Behaviour / East Coast Radio / Pet Health March 26, 2026
veterinary care has higher levels of standards now

The evolution of the veterinary profession in the UK – and Ireland

I've been writing about the changing veterinary profession for a long time: here is an article I wrote nine years ago for the Telegraph which predicted many of the changes we are now seeing.

Pets & Other Animals / Veterinary Practice March 25, 2026
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How to Choose the Best Holiday Care for Your Pets: A Stress-Free Guide | East Coast Radio

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are dreaming of our next getaway. However, for pet owners, the excitement of travel often comes with a side of "traveller's guilt.

East Coast Radio / Animal Welfare March 24, 2026
Brachycephalic dogs suffer because of the breeding that has created their physical shape
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Breeding for Health, Not Just Looks: A Vet’s Perspective | East Coast Radio

Breeding for good health should be the focus for dog breeders producing puppies for sale. Yet dogs with innate poor health continue to be popular.

Animal Welfare / Dogs / East Coast Radio March 17, 2026
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How to avoid garden hazards for pets: 10 min podcast | Spirit Radio

Gardens are meant to be places for playing and relaxing. Make sure that your garden is safe for your pets. This short podcast (link at the foot of this page) highlights the main hazards for dogs and cats.

Pet Health / Spirit Radio March 9, 2026
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Pet tech: how technology can help pet health. 10 min podcast. | East Coast Radio

Technology is helping us monitor pet health, spotting illnesses before they are serious. Listen to podcast below or read on to find out how.

Pet Health / East Coast Radio February 16, 2026
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Your Dog’s Body Language & Taking Great Selfies: 10 minute podcast | East Coast Radio

Understanding your dog's body language when taking a selfie results in great photos - you want a happy relaxed dog, not a worried or stressed one.

Animal Behaviour / East Coast Radio February 14, 2026
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10 min podcast: helping pets cope with stormy weather | East Coast Radio

Keeping Your animal family Calm: Helping Pets Through Stormy WeatherWith the wind rattling the windows and the rain coming down in sheets, it’s not just us humans who feel a bit on edge.

Animal Behaviour / Animal Welfare / East Coast Radio February 3, 2026
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10 min podcast: cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops and other bits & pieces | East Coast Radio

In this week's podcast, we discuss cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops, rescuing dogs across Ireland, and finally, a listener's query about her two dogs having arguments.

Pet Health / East Coast Radio January 26, 2026
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10 min podcast: update on the swan sanctuary in my local town, Bray, Co Wicklow | East Coast Radio

local volunteers care about the beautiful white birds in our harbour If you’ve spent a morning walking the Bray Promenade, you’ve likely seen them—the drift of white feathers bobbing near the ha ..

Animal Welfare / East Coast Radio / Wildlife January 19, 2026
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