Podcast
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.
Podcast
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.
Article
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.
Article
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 ..
The “Pete The Vet” blog has won the Blog of the Year at the 2018 Blog Awards Ireland #bloggies18
This blog has been a labour of love since I started writing it over a decade ago.
Pete the Vet’s Blog is shortlisted for best “education and science blog”
I love using this website to pass on useful nuggets of information about animals, so it's a bonus when my blog gets official recognition.
Race report from Pete the Vet: TriCarlow795 Sprint Triathlon
Why are triathlons mentioned in a blog about animals?Most of my blog posts are based on my work as a veterinarian, but from time to time, I like to write about another of my life's passions: triathlons.
TV3 Video
Fear-free vet clinics: video from Pete the Vet on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
Click on the link at the foot of this page to watch the video Fear free vet clinics The concept of the “fear free” vet clinic is the latest idea to be imported to Ireland from the USA Like ..
Podcast
Vets keeping up to date: podcast from Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show
To listen to this week's podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page. The job of a vet involves a lifetime of learning.
Adventure race report: Gael Force Dublin from the perspective of a triathlete
IntroductionI am an experienced triathlete, with ten years of regular racing squeezed into my lycra triathlon suit. I still love triathlons, but the race format has lost some of its zing.