My life as a “practitioner in residence” at vet college by Pete the Vet
You're never too old to go back to college, and a few years ago, that's exactly what I did - to do a combination of learning and teaching as a practitioner in residence.
Case Study
Buster, a twelve year old Dachshund who stopped eating for an unknown reason.
When Carlus and his fiancée went on holidays, they left Buster with a friend. This usually works well although Buster is prone to pining.
Podcast
Mange and dry skin in dogs. | East Coast Radio
In this week's Podcast, we discussed mange and dry skin in dogs. We spoke about the importance of a good diet. What a dog eats has an impact on the condition of the dog's skin.
Fireworks frighten rabbits: tips for looking after your small hutch animals, especially rabbits
Fireworks frighten rabbits.
Video
Cats plotting to kill, crows mobbing bird-killing humans | Pat Kenny Show
This week on the Pat Kenny Show we discussed issues that arose in three topical news stories: cats as predators, smart crows and Guinness going vegan.
Case Study
Amy is a cross bred Collie who had a recurring sore on her elbow
It’s now nearly two years since Amy first injured her left foreleg. She was on a walk rummaging around the bushes when she emerged with a nasty cut at the front of the elbow.
Video
Functional Halloween clothing for pets | TV3
People dress their pets up at Halloween: this can be fun, but is it right? On Ireland AM this week, we looked at some of the more functional ways to dress pets up, and we looked at ways that Halloween ..
The 2015 Pet Report: UK pet ownership shows that pets are more appreciated than ever before
The 2015 Pet Report was launched in London today. This new study has highlighted the importance of the bond between children and their pets.
Podcast
Dogs indoors or outdoors? | Pat Kenny Show
Indoors or outdoors: where should dogs live? Is it OK to expect a dog to sleep outdoors in a kennel? The answer to this question depends on many factors, and it isn’t possible to give an absolut ..
Case Study
Bongy, a 5 month old rabbit who broke his back leg.
When Cameron bought a couple of young rabbits for his children, he expected them to be accident-free pets. Rabbits normally live sheltered, safe lives compared to other pets like dogs and cats.
Podcast
Keeping Pets Happy at Halloween & Microchipping. | East Coast Radio
In this week's podcast, we discussed providing a cosy, quiet den for pets at Halloween. We also spoke about the importance of microchipping your pets at this time of year and fitbits for dogs.
Video
As the clocks go back this weekend, Pete asks: how much sleep should your dog get?
How much sleep should your dog get? My friends over at HouseMyDog recently visited my clinic to ask me a simple question: how much sleep should your dog get? Now this isn’t a question that has b ..
Wikivet: everything you need to know to be a vet (but you can only read some of it…) | Wikivet
In the past, knowledge was the key to power. Those who "knew" were able to command superiority over those who did not know.
Guest post: How to Choose the Right Pet for Your Family
(Although Pete writes nearly all his own blog entries, from time to time he receives requests from other authors to publish guest posts.
Podcast
Treating arthritis in dogs and cats | Pat Kenny Show
Arthritis is a common problem for older pets and the cause needs to be considered when choosing treatment. Treatment often needs to address the cause as well as treating the symptoms.
Print Article
The benefits of dog ownership. How does your dog improve your life? | The Telegraph
What are the benefits of dog ownership? So many of us own dogs, but how do they make us feel? What sort of daily impact do they have on our lives? Dog charity “Dogs For Good” (formerly kno ..
Case Study
Fritz, a 9 month old Goldendoodle who loves chewing household objects.
Fritz has been an enthusiastic chewer since he arrived in the Emily’s household as a puppy. Whenever there was anything within reach that he could pick up in his mouth, he chewed it.
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Pete the Vet does roller hockey with the TV3 regulars | TV3
Ireland AM sometimes take Pete away from the studio setting for “adventures” The Ireland AM team sometimes ask Pete to leave the pets and studio behind, heading out into the community to d ..