Case Study
Ruby brings live mice into the house
If anyone is unlucky enough to get a mouse or rat infestation in their home, one of the obvious suggestions to control the pests is to "get a cat".
Podcast
Microchips have been compulsory for a year now, in Ireland and the UK | East Coast Radio
In this podcast, recorded at the start of April 2017, the issue of compulsory microchips is discussed.
Podcast
Pete discusses his new book, Pet Subjects, on East Coast FM | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, Pete introduces his new book Pet Subjects, and outlines some of the interesting and strange cases whose stories have been included.
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Two animal welfare issues: the greyhound industry and pedigree dogs. | East Coast Radio
In this podcast, Pete discusses the recent RTE Prime Time segment which investigates the greyhound industry in Ireland. He goes on to talk about the poor health in some pedigree dogs.
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Easter: chocolate, lilies & hot cross buns can poison pets. Pete the Vet Podcast on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph
Avoid poisoning your pets accidentally over Easter Over the Easter weekend, there are several hidden toxic hazards for pets in many homes, and it’s far better to avoid them rather than waiting u ..
Case Study
Bailey chews the daily postal delivery to shreds
Bailey is a lively, bouncy animal, and even though Jim takes him for three good walks every day, he's always bursting with energy.
A new triathlon season: first dip in the sea and a new Garmin 735XT watch
The triathlon season has startedAs a sure sign that triathlon training is getting serious, I joined my coach and two fellow triathletes for our first open water sea swim of the year this morning.
Podcast
Podcast: Pete’s new book “Pet Subjects” on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show plus the usual queries from listeners | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to the podcast, click at the link at the foot of this pageMy new book: "Pet Subjects"This week, we started by discussing my new book, which is now available in book shops around the country.
Case Study
Tess the Border Collie became lame in her back leg
Ilona was impressed by a demonstration of working sheepdogs on a farm in County Kerry while on holiday. She wanted an energetic, active dog, and a working collie seemed to be the answer.
Burns Pet Nutrition hiring dogs for office jobs
Dogs fulfilling simple administration roles in pet food offices Burns Pet Nutrition, a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for the health and wellbeing of pets, has taken a re ..
A new dog disease in Ireland: the first case of Alabama Rot has been diagnosed in Dublin
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 ..
Podcast
Who is responsible for animal welfare issues in Ireland? And where is Ireland’s most pet friendly town? Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
As usual, to listen to the podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page.
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Pete the Vet on Ireland AM – Irish Native Dog Breeds | TV3
Pete the vet on Ireland am this weekThe focus of this week's chat was to discuss Irish Native Breeds of dog: you can watch the video by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.
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Choosing the best puppy first puppy for children: Pete the Vet writes in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph
I've written a ten point plan to choosing a first puppy for a family: this is a topic that I am often asked about.
Case Study
Kirby squealed in pain when passing urine
Kirby's problem started two months ago. He's normally an active, playful guinea pig; when he became dull and quiet, Jay knew that there must be something wrong.
Podcast
Podcast: worms, worms, worms, then listeners’ queries with Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
Nobody likes the thought that their pet may be carrying worms Worm control is simple and very important, not just for animal health, but also for human health.
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Limping ducks, cats’ drinking habits and resource-guarding dogs: my weekly Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph
After a bit of a gap, my weekly Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph is once more going up online every week. Click on the link at the foot of this page to read last week's copy.
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Ten must-know facts about dog worms | The Telegraph
Finzi, my own dog (pictured above when she was ill) was nearly killed by dog worms.