Introducing the Petfix Club brand of pet food
I know how important pet food is: the right choice can make the difference between great health and a mediocre existence for your pet.
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Christmas gifts for pets at Petfix Club
This year, pets have been more helpful than ever to us humans: they have given us emotional support, a sense of normality and something fun in life at a time when the world has gone mad.
Pete’s poultry: a picture story
Hens in my garden: a daily highlight of my life I’m lucky enough to have a back garden with enough space for a fenced in area which we use to keep poultry: a couple of Indian Runner ducks, a few ..
Pete the Vet’s new website: Petfix Club
After over two years of working behind the scenes on this exciting new project, I'm delighted to announce the official launch of my latest project designed to help pet care and animal welfare: Petfix Club.
Running through the night on the Art O’Neill Challenge
What do bored triathletes do in the middle of the winter? What about a crazy, all-night ramble through Dublin city, continuing across the pathless wilderness of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains in the ..
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Christmas Gift Guide for Pets on Ireland AM with Pete the Vet, Kiko and Peig | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we had a special pet gift guide episode, with a range of fun and functional items. To watch the video, click on the link at the foot of this page.
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Podcast debate between vets at London Vet Show: Ebony (2009 graduate) vs Pete (1985 graduate)
Clashing of generations? Listen to Ebony (2009 graduate) talk to Pete (1985 graduate) trying to find common ground in this podcast.
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Pete the Vet’s race report from World Triathlon Grand Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland
My past year of training had been leading up to this past weekend: the honour of representing Ireland in the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland.
I’m representing Ireland as part of the national team at the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Switzerland: here’s why
The photograph above was taken soon after I had taken up triathlons, a decade ago. I thought I was doing all right: I had bought the Lycra tri-suit (.
Online resources for helping those suffering from grief at losing a pet
Friday, 30th August is “Grief Awareness Day”.
Triathlon Race Report: Tri795 Carlow on 19th May 2019
As regular blog readers may know, as well as writing about animals, Iam an enthusiast about triathlons, and during the summer race season,I post race reports after competing.
Fleas: why suffer them if you can prevent them?
SP Fleas are common, especially in the summer months. Read this case study from my blog to learn about a real life case study where fleas were a hidden issue.
Update from Pete plus global ranking of my blog
I was delighted to find this blog listed in the top fifteen global world blogs this week.
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Podcast: the changing gender balance of the veterinary world | East Coast Radio
Photo above: veterinarian, Dr Aundrea Hara, poses with her dog, Piper (U. S.
A new joint-friendly dog harness from Julius-K9
#SP Julius Sebo, the Hungarian founder of Julius K9 dog harnesses, loves to solve puzzles.
What’s new in pet retail? Update from the PATS trade show
My interest in pet products goes back as long as I can remember: I wanted to run a pet shop when I was just four years old.
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Dealing with after-hours emergencies in pets: podcast from Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show with Pete the Vet | Pat Kenny Show
This week's podcast is all about what to do if your pet has a crisis outside office hours: to listen, follow the link at the foot of the page.
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Blog Awards Ireland 2018 – a three minute video of the event
I am still stunned by the fact that this blog swept the boards at the recent Blog Awards Ireland – winning top prize in Science & Education, top prize in Lifestyle, and then finally, the ove ..