Pet Product Review: Burns pet food
In the wake of the Channel 5 Documentary last week titled "The Truth about Dog Food", I've spent a fair bit of time writing and talking about my own beliefs about pet food.
Case Study
Fred, a seven year old West Highland White Terrier suffers from a serious allergic skin disease common in this breed of dog
In April, every year, Fred’s owner notices him beginning to lick his feet more than usual. He then starts to scratch his body, especially under his neck and around his ears.
Vet Help Direct Blog: the truth about your dog’s food? Or sensationalist entertainment dressed up as “the truth”? | Vet Help Direct
There are many different types of pet food available, from a variety of sources, and it can be confusing for pet owners.
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Dry or moist food, home cooked, raw meat and bones? How to feed your pet properly | TV3
This week on Ireland AM, we discussed the best way to feed pets. Feeding your pet properly is one of the most important aspects of good pet care, and it's one of the most contentious.
Podcast
“Non-text book cases”, DJD (arthritis) & vomiting blood | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses complex veterinary cases that don't fit the text book pattern, arthritis (or degenerative joint disease) and what to do if your dog vomits up blood.
Pet Product Review: the Dicky Bag – the civilised way to carry dog poop
This week's product review is one of those practical ideas that you wish you'd thought of yourself: the Dicky Bag.
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Animal A&E on TV3 episode 3: Pete the Vet investigates and treats a dog with sore ears | Animal A & E
In episode 3 of Animal A&E, Pete treats a Wire Haired German Pointer called Diesel who had a sore ear.
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On Animal A&E on TV3 episode 2: Pete the Vet treats a rat with sores on his face | Animal A & E
Animal A&E continues to highlight animal issues across Ireland.
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Dogs who hate the postman and other questions | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we ran a "clinic", where we answered pet problems sent in by viewers. There are always far more queries than we can fit in: today we were just able to answer three detailed questions:1.
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Pete The Vet On Spirit Radio: why he became a vet, & Irish people’s attitude to animals | Spirit Radio
To listen to Pete's first radio interview on Spirit Radio, click on the play button below.
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Pet product review – a toy that can save a dog’s life: Safestix
One of the unfortunate aspects of being a vet in pet practice is the witnessing of many traumatic incidents.
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Should the law be changed in Ireland on muzzling of “restricted breeds”? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed the call to have Ireland's Dog Control laws changed so that so-called restricted breeds do not have to be muzzled.
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Piddling pups & over-masculine urine-marking dogs | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the on-call duties of vets over Christmas and New Year, and then answers some listeners’ queries, including house training a Husky puppy, and an adult ..
Case Study
Charlie, a 2 year old male Bichon Frise who had begun to hold his head to one side, and scratch his left ear.
The Bichon Frise is a breed that is becoming increasingly popular. In many ways, they are an ideal breed for a modern Irish household. They are small dogs, with a cheerful, good-natured disposition.
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The difficult goodbye: Deciding when it’s time to have a pet euthanased | TV3
The single most challenging part of being a vet that is euthanasia, or to use the commonly used phrase, “putting down animals”.
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Ness developed Lyme Disease after being bitten by a tick and Puddie her cat kept her company while she recovered
Ness was bitten by a tick and she will never forget the consequences. Ness became seriously ill with Lyme Disease.
Pet product review: the Kong Wobbler
Many people don't realise how much animals enjoy toys. Pets are surprisingly similar to young children in their attitude to play. Dogs and cats often have favourite toys that they enjoy going back to repeatedly.