Pete’s Blog

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.

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 ..

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.

Human health matters too: I’m fundraising for Leprosy sufferers in India

My primary interest is animal health and welfare, but sometimes I also write about other issues that are important to me. Leprosy is one example.

Weekly podcast: Christmas treats for dogs – from Pawsecco and Bottom-sniffer craft beer to genuinely useful dog toys | East Coast Radio

Considering Christmas presents for your pets? What sort of indulgences are appropriate and which are just a bit of fun? To find out more, listen to this podcast by clicking on the play button below.

Dealing with unexpected deaths at the vet clinic: Pete the Vet on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show | Pat Kenny Show, The Telegraph

To listen to this week’s podcast, click on the link at the foot of this page Unexpected deaths of pets while at the vet clinic Sometimes, due to the randomness of health and disease, or rarely, ..

Why do vets charge so much? Pete Wedderburn in the Daily Telegraph online | The Telegraph

Why are vets’ fees so high, and how can pet owners deal with this challenge? Last week, the Telegraph published an article about members of the public threatening vets and veterinary staff over ..

Final triathlon race report for 2017: Moby Dick Sprint Triathlon in Youghal on Saturday 30th September 2017

Background to the raceThe triathlon season runs from April to September in Ireland, so this sprint triathlon in Youghal on 30th September was the last race of the year.

Pete the Vet’s race report Pulse Port Sprint Triathlon 2017

Pulse Port Triathlon has become one of my regular racesI’ve been doing triathlons for a decade, which means that I’m at the stage where I’ve done some of the regular races several times.

Race report from Pete the Vet: Ironman 70.3 Dublin 2017

Here's another race report: I've just completed #IronmanDublin 70. 3 and I'm sharing my story in the hope that it might encourage others to have a go next year.

Race report by Pete the Vet – Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon 12th August 2017

I did a sprint triathlon last week, and I’m doing a half-Iron distance next week: so this week, I did the bridging distance, competing in the National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships near M ..

Race report from Pete the Vet: Loughrea Sprint Triathlon on 6th August 2017

My first race of the seasonBetter late than never: the Loughrea Sprint Triathlon was my first triathlon of the season. The race took place on a classic west of Ireland summer day.

Pete the Vet’s triathlon season 2017: can a slow start still turn out to be a vintage year?

As well as being a vet and an animal advocate, I'm a triathlete, so if you don't like that topic, don't read on.

The triathlon open water season has just begunThe triathlon season is now underway and Pete often mentions triathlon goings-on as part of his Pat Kenny vet spot.

Guest post: 2016 Titan Experience Pulse Triathlon race report by Chris McGuigan

AS THE NEW TRIATHLON SEASON KICKS OFF, HERE'S A GUEST POST FROM THE END OF THE 2016 SEASON THAT SOMEHOW ESCAPED BEING PUBLISHED.

Ten ways the veterinary profession is changing: Pete the Vet in the Daily Telegraph | The Telegraph

Like evolution, change in the professions happens slowly but surely. I qualified as a vet back in 1985  - thirty two years ago - and since then, the way that people work as vets has changed immensely.