Case Study
Gizmo, a two month old puppy who was the perfect family pet
Lisa has always been a dog lover, but as her life's circumstances have changed, so has the type of dog that she's chosen.
Pete the Vet book review: Toby Jug – a tale of a cat’s adventures in the English countryside
"Toby Jug" is retired psychologist and teacher Denis O’Connor’s fourth book.
Case Study
Louis, a seven month old ferret who needed to be castrated because his behaviour was becoming over-masculine.
Lisa didn't originally plan to get a pet ferret. Her uncle keeps them and a litter of baby ferrets was produced accidentally.
Podcast
Pete the Vet’s podcast: How to make your pet a happy traveller | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete the Vet discusses ways to ensure that your pet is a happy traveller when being taken for trips in the car.
Case Study
Cora, a five year old cross-bred collie who became very ill after eating something “off” while on a walk.
Cora was found as a young adult stray dog, abandoned beside the road with four newly born puppies beside her. Her rescuer took her to ASH animal sanctuary, where she was allowed to raise her pups in comfort.
Print Article
Snippets from the life in practice of a companion animal vet | The Telegraph
I wrote a regular blog for the Daily Telegraph from 2008 to 2011, covering a range of animal related subjects.
Video
The tale of the rescue of Garth the abused English Bull Terrier | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, the story was told of Garth, an abused English Bull Terrier.
Case Study
Taz, a ten year old male neutered cat who developed a limp.
Taz is an independent creature, choosing to live in his own cat house outside Hilary’s back door. It’s a cosy place, lined with newspaper, blankets and a comfortable cushion.
Print Article
Cat stress: why are 21st century cats feeling the pressure? | The Telegraph
Dr John Bradshaw, author of Cat Sense, was quoted in the newspapers yesterday on the subject of cats feeling highly stressed by modern life.
Podcast
Keeping poisonous spiders as pets in Ireland | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast discusses the discovery of poisonous spiders in a house in Ireland.
Case Study
Renji, a four year old Boxer who came out in a rash all over his body.
One day during the Summer, Renji was having a normal day, sniffing around the garden, lounging around the home, and generally taking things easy.
Video
“Dog attacks boy” – interview with boy bitten by Siberian Husky last week | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I took part in an interview with Cameron Lynch, the 10 year old boy who was attacked by a SIberian Husky last week.
It’s now twenty years since Echo Island started – thank you @MollThePoll for bringing back the good memories
Two Kids and a Kitten Club. . .
Win a prize with a “selfie” of your dog – and have a bit of fun at the same time
The idea of "dog selfies" sounds a bit strange, but it's great fun: dogs can be as good as humans at making funny faces.
Podcast
Dog attacks on children and National Chipping Month in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Two subjects for discussion by Pete the Vet in the podcast today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month – highlighti ..
Cats are coming up in the world – they now feature on a new stamp collection in Ireland
Cats have always been "second best" to dogs in Ireland - often seen as creatures to be kept outdoors, keeping the level of rodents down and minding their own business.
Podcast
How petsitting helps everyone | East Coast Radio
Pete the Vet spent his summer holiday looking after someone else’s pets and house in Greece – in this interview, he discusses the phenomenon of internet-enabled pet sitting in other countr ..
Podcast
Why do some vets enjoy working in the media? | East Coast Radio
What motivates vets to work in the media? Pete the Vet discusses the reasons why he enjoys spending time on the radio, tv, in print and on social media instead of staying in the consulting room and op ..