Case Study
Mia the 3 year old French Bulldog is stressed
Suzie and her partner have three dogs , and up until now, the animals have been the centre of their home life.
Case Study
Hardy the 12 year old collie had ‘warts’ removed
Hardy was a well-known dog in Ireland twelve years ago, when he was rescued by Ash Animal Sanctuary in Co Wicklow.
Podcast
Muzzles in dogs: what type is best, and how to use them properly. Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast about dog muzzles, click on the the play button at the foot of this page.
Case Study
Susie is a 20 year old cat who has diabetes
As Susie has grown older, she now spends most of her time sleeping, and so she has stopped wearing down her own nails.
Podcast
Spaying & neutering: why is it so important for pets? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population control.
Podcast
Barbecue hazards for pets: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Click on the link at the foot of this page to hear the podcast.
Case Study
Patch the Jack Russell Terrier needed to be castrated
As a one year old male dog, Patch is beginning to be strongly influenced by his hormones.
Video
Ferrets as pets: Pete the Vet video from Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this week's video, about ferrets, follow the link at the foot of this page.
Podcast
The latest stray dog statistics for Ireland: good but could be better. Pete the Vet Podcast from Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk | Pat Kenny Show
Every year, the Irish dog pound system compiles statistics about stray dogs, and the figures for 2017 have just been published. To hear the podcast, see foot of page.
How can vets help to deal with the issue of antibiotic resistance? Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession.
Podcast
From alpacas to transporting dogs safely: podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
This week, there were some alpacas in the radio studio when Pete arrived, so it was difficult not to discuss them for a few minutes.
Race report from Pete the Vet: TriCarlow795 Sprint Triathlon
Why are triathlons mentioned in a blog about animals?Most of my blog posts are based on my work as a veterinarian, but from time to time, I like to write about another of my life's passions: triathlons.
Case Study
Daisy a 7 year old Bichon Frise reverse sneezes
Daisy has always been a happy, healthy dog, but since she was a young adult, she has had episodes of strange breathing.
Podcast
Irish vets speak out about flat faced dogs: why do they have health problems & what should be done about them? Podcast from Pete the Vet
At their annual conference this weekend, Irish pet vets urged members of the public to “think twice” before buying a flat faced dog like a pug, bulldog or French bulldog.
Podcast
David, Alistair and Susan: Calling pets by human names. Podcast from Pete the Vet | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast. , we discuss the recent trend for calling pets by human names. To listen, click on the play button below.
Podcast
The danger of throwing sticks for dogs: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Want to know more about the dangers of throwing sticks for dogs? Listen to the podcast below.
Podcast
How can you tell if your pet has toothache? Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast discussing toothache in pets, click on the play button at the foot of this pageToothache in petsToothache is far more rare in animals than in humans.
Video
Keeping pets cool in the summer: Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
To watch this week's video, click on the link at the foot of this page. keeping pets cool in summerWith the recent warm sunny weather, the risk of overheating in pets is a serious issue.