Book review: Poison Sky – a thriller with a veterinary edge
I don't often write book reviews in this blog. I love reading and I love sharing details of books that I've enjoyed. But the truth is that I don't read as many books as I used to.
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Zola is a 2 year old Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies have become popular dogs in Ireland in recent years: there’s something about their wolf-like appearance that appeals to people.
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Podcast from Spirit Radio with Pete the Vet: helping dogs in the post-COVID era | Spirit Radio
This short podcast discusses the issues that have arisen at this time when COVID lockdowns are over and people are returning to work, leaving their pets at home. To listen, click on the play button be ..
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Podcast: What to do when your cute pup has become a problematic adolescent? | Spirit Radio
This week, on Spirit Radio, I discuss what to do when you are faced with a bouncy, uncontrolled, hard-to-handle young adult dog. This is a common issue today, with thousands of COVID pups have matured.
Do you have negative thoughts about your past and the future? Here’s some free help.
I listen to a podcast most mornings, and this morning's one has inspired me to share with others, as I found it so helpful.
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Dog attacks – why do they happen and what should be done about them? Podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk
Following the tragedy of the dog attack on the baby in her crib in Co Waterford this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the terrible grief that the family involved must be feeling, and my hear ..
NAVC virtual veterinary congress happening right now
The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) is one of the largest veterinary conferences in the world, and it's taking place - virtually- this weekend.
Donkeys being killed for their skins in Kenya: this must stop
You mightn't think of donkey skin being a medical product, and indeed, there is no proven medically effective ingredient.
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Solving the problem of dog fouling: podcast from Newstalk | Newstalk
Pete the Vet contributed to a discussion on Newstalk’s Hard Shouder about the undercover dog poo patrols that are being planned in Cork City as part of a new campaign to tackle dog fouling, wher ..
A happy animal story abut Gigi the kitten and Levi the puppy
As a vet in real life clinical practice, every day brings a new story about animals, and this is one that I felt deserved to be shared.
The unconditional love of pets in lockdown
One of the unexpected bonuses of the past year has been the increased connection between people and pets.
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Trixie the terrier started to collapse and have a fit
Orla was just six years old when Trixie arrived into the family household: she can barely remember life before Trixie.
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Riley the 18 month old Collie cross
Riley lives with three cats, and there’s continual low grade conflict. It’s nothing serious, and up until now, nobody has every been injured. It’s more that they tend to avoid each other, where possible.
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Pixie the thirteen year old male neutered Papillon dog
Like most dogs, Pixie has been fit and healthy for most of his life. It was only two years ago, when he was eleven years old, that things began to go wrong.
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Blue the one year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Blue lives the normal life of an active young adult dog. He spends most of his time around the home with Lukas, resting or wandering around the house.
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Twilight the 3 year old cat
In some parts of the world, such as North America, the risk of a pet being carried away by a raptor bird like an eagle, buzzard or hawk is taken seriously.
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Herbie the six year old ginger cat
Like most cats, Herbie is a creature of habit, and Sarah knows him well. He’s a typical Irish cat who is allowed to come and go as he pleases, through a cat flap.