Pete the Vet’s race report Pulse Port Sprint Triathlon 2017
Pulse Port Triathlon has become one of my regular racesI’ve been doing triathlons for a decade, which means that I’m at the stage where I’ve done some of the regular races several times.
Video
Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM – how to help dogs that are left alone at home | TV3
To watch this week's video, follow the link at the foot of this page.
Guest Post: Easy Steps to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead
This trick involves multiple steps, concentration and patience on the part of the dog.
Case Study
Tora is an 11 year old Shiba Inu
The signs of Tora's deafness developed suddenly. One day in June, she stopped responding when Suzanne went out into the back garden to bring her inside. Tora had always been a very responsive dog.
Case Study
Flash is a 5 year old Beagle
Beagles are a popular breed, but many people don't realise that as well as having charming personalities, they also tend to have some challenging behaviours.
Guest Post: 5 Great Tips For Gardening With Dogs
5 Great Tips for Gardening with DogsA house with a garden is lovely, and so is a house with dogs.
Case Study
Kiko is a 12 week old crossbred puppy
The summer is the perfect time to get a new pet: children are off school so they can spend time with the new arrival and the weather is good, so they can all spend more time outdoors, learning to be h ..
Race report from Pete the Vet: Ironman 70.3 Dublin 2017
Here's another race report: I've just completed #IronmanDublin 70. 3 and I'm sharing my story in the hope that it might encourage others to have a go next year.
Podcast
Coping with the grief after losing a pet: Pete the Vet podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
To listen to this week's podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page. Pets are often seen as part of the family, and when they die, the grief experienced can be immense.
Print Article
Helping pets owners cope with grief when a pet dies: from hugs to sympathy cards to emails | The Telegraph
My latest piece in the Telegraph discusses the topic of grief after the death of pets. Vets are commonly involved at the time of the death of a pet, and we are often faced with challenging emotional situations.
Case Study
Sweep is a 12 year old cross-bred dog
Florence originally took in Sweep from the DSPCA as a rescue puppy back in June 2002.
Race report by Pete the Vet – Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon 12th August 2017
I did a sprint triathlon last week, and I’m doing a half-Iron distance next week: so this week, I did the bridging distance, competing in the National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships near M ..
Podcast
Is it ethical to keep pets? Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To hear the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Is pet keeping a modern version of slavery? Pet keeping seems “normal” to our culture, but it’s a relatively recent ph ..
Guest Post: Key Signs to Watch Out for To Know If Your Dog Has Anxiety
Many pet’s experience anxiety just like humans do. Anxiety in dogs can lead to bad behaviour such as chewing, barking or acting out in other ways.
Video
Pete the Vet answers viewers’ questions about pets on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
This week, after an earlier discussion about caring for wildlife casualties, Pete took time to answer some questions from viewers about their pets.
Race report from Pete the Vet: Loughrea Sprint Triathlon on 6th August 2017
My first race of the seasonBetter late than never: the Loughrea Sprint Triathlon was my first triathlon of the season. The race took place on a classic west of Ireland summer day.
Case Study
Snoop went blind after developing diabetes
John thought that Snoop was a normal, healthy yorkshire terrier when he brought him to see me for his booster vaccination in April 2012, so he was shocked when I broke the news to him.