Works of art featuring cats – a novel fundraiser for International Cat Care
An exhibition is currently on display in Somerset featuring a range of artworks centred on cats, aiming to raise funds for the important work of International Cat Care.
Case Study
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.
Podcast
Animal hoarders: weekly podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This week's topic is the complex subject of "animal hoarders". To listen to the podcast click on the link at the foot of this page. Everyone knows an example of this type of individual.
Case Study
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.
Case Study
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.
Print 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.
Podcast
The legal status of cats in Ireland: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Cats have a different status to dogs in Irish society and under Irish law. To find out more, listen to this podcast. Cats in IrelandPet cats are well protected in Irish law.
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Blog Awards Ireland 2018 – a three minute video of the event
I am still stunned by the fact that this blog swept the boards at the recent Blog Awards Ireland – winning top prize in Science & Education, top prize in Lifestyle, and then finally, the ove ..
Case Study
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.
Podcast
Traditional collars, head collars and body harnesses: do you connect your dog leash to? Podcast with Pat Kenny | Pat Kenny Show
In this week's show on Newstalk, we discussed the various types of collars and harnesses that can be used when walking with a dog on a leash.
It’s November: the Christmas book season is officially open
My local Dubray Bookshop was busy this afternoon, designing their Christmas book shop window.
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Dog collars, head collars, or body harnesses. Choose the best way to work with your pet | The Telegraph
When I see a dog straining against their collar, wheezing as they pull their owner behind them, I often feel like stopping them to let them know about some modern alternatives to help to teach dogs to ..
The “Pete The Vet” blog has won the Blog of the Year at the 2018 Blog Awards Ireland #bloggies18
This blog has been a labour of love since I started writing it over a decade ago.
Case Study
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.
Podcast
The Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation conference – happening this weekend in Slane. Pete the Vet Podcast on Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
This Saturday 27th October, I will be speaking at the 2018 Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation conference which is taking place in Slane, Co Meath.
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How to help pets during fireworks season – podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Learn how to help pets during fireworks season from this week's podcast. At this time of year, many dogs (and cats) get upset because they are afraid of the sights, sounds and smells of fireworks displays.
Case Study
Lucy the 14 year old Westie became suddenly very ill
Lucy has had several major surgeries in her life so when she faced another at 14 years old, there were risks and a hard decision to make.
Life in a dog-friendly office: my visit to the headquarters of @PurinaUK
#SP I've often talked about the many advantages of creating a dog-friendly work place.