Case Study
Nine year old Beau had a heart murmur
When the vet noticed a slight heart murmer at a routine vet visit it wasn't too concerning. But when Beau later became ill it became relevant.
Video
Video: diagnosis and treatment of skin disease in dogs
In this video, hosted by Ana Isabel and her dog Teddy on Youtube, Pete discusses the reasons why dogs can become itchy, outlining the process that vets use to make a diagnosis, and then to provide eff ..
Podcast
Podcast: the impact of the Ukraine crisis on animals
In this podcast, Pete discusses the ways that the crisis in Ukraine is having adverse effects on animals. To listen, click on the play button below.
New @BritishVets guide to help young people who want to become vets
Yes, that's me in the photo, at the age of eighteen, about to start vet college.
Case Study
Pippa the terrier has always had itchy ears
Sally adopted Pippa from Sharpeshill Animal Sanctuary in County Wicklow.
Podcast
Podcast: the ban on breeding Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Norway | East Coast Radio
I have written about this topic in today's Irish Examiner, and to hear me discuss the topic in more detail, listen to my weekly East Coast FM podcast by clicking on the play button below.
YouTube
“A Vet’s Calling”: interview with Pete the Vet and Ana Isabel
Ana Isabel, and her dog Teddy, create a regular Youtube podcast looking at different aspects of life with animals. She interviewed me for 40 mins. https://www.
Podcast
Podcast: asthma in dogs and cats | East Coast Radio
My weekly podcast from East Coast FM this week featured the common problems of asthma and chronic bronchitis in cats and dogs.
Podcast
Podcast: the surge in surrendered dogs in Ireland – from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
The Dogs Trust charity has reported a 73% increase in post-Christmas surrender requests for unwanted dogs, with eight requests per day to surrender dogs throughout the month of January 2022.
Podcast
Podcast: Hamsters introducing COVID into Hong Kong? | East Coast Radio
In news from Hong Kong, hamsters were blamed for the introduction of COVID from overseas. This podcast goes on to discuss the background to how COVID can affect - or not affect - different types of animals.
Getting Back Into Triathlons After a 2-Year Covid Break
Triathlons used to be a big part of my life, and with the arrival of COVID two years ago, there was a huge change. Races stopped completely in 2020, and I was only able to enter one race in 2021.
Podcast
Podcast: objects causing digestive obstructions in dogs | East Coast Radio
Listen here to my short podcast from East Coast FM to learn about the common issue of foreign bodies causing gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs.
Podcast
Podcast: Report from the Pet Innovation Summit in Boston, USA | East Coast Radio
Listen to this 15 minute podcast to find out what Pete discovered during his visit to the Pet Innovation Summit in Boston which took place last week. This was first broadcast on East Coast FM radio.
Podcast
Podcast: Here’s why NOT to give puppies at Christmas time | Pat Kenny Show
Listen to my podcast from the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk, explaining why it's such a bad idea to give puppies as Christmas presents.
Video
Video interview with Pete on Claire Byrne Live Show on the topic of suicide in the veterinary profession
Many people have an idealised view of working with animals, and the job of being a vet.
Podcast
Podcast from Pete the Vet: is your pet overweight or obese? | Spirit Radio
Pet obesity is an increasingly common problem, shortening the life of many dogs and cats, and adversely impacting on their quality of life.
Podcast
Podcast from Pete the Vet: Why it’s a mistake to get a puppy as a Christmas present | Spirit Radio
In this podcast, Pete explains the reasons why it's such a bad idea to give puppies as Christmas presents.
Pete Wedderburn wins UK national award for media vets
Pete was delighted to win an online competition to the “Top Dog Media Vet”, organised by ethical puppy sourcing website, Tailwise.com. His win was reported this week in Irish regional news ..