Do animal lovers need to be vegan? | The Telegraph
I'm an omnivorous (yes, that means meat-eating) animal welfarist, not a vegan animal rightist. But should I be reconsidering my views? Read my blog on this by clicking here.
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Triathlon Race Report – Ironman 70.3 Dublin
This is one of my intermittent triathlon race report blogs. .
Dogs of Law: How current legislation in the UK affects dogs and people
As a vet student, the study of animal law was one of my least favourite subjects. I wanted to know about animal diseases, and how they could be cured.
Hell of the West Triathlon race report
This is another triathlon race report - nothing to do with animals, but just a reminder that each of us has another side to life other than our main profession.
Is pet insurance broken? Does it need to be reinvented in some way?
Pet insurance used to be a "no-brainer" for owners who wanted to be able to afford veterinary fees.
Today is “Bring your dog to work” day. It isn’t too late: take your pet to work this afternoon!
"Bring your dog to work" day has become a popular date on the calendar.
Pete’s letter to the Irish Times on muzzling dogs in public places
The topic of legislation on muzzling dogs of "restricted breeds" was mentioned in an article in the Irish Times on Monday.
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Why do vets charge so much to spay a bitch & can they charge less? | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article on the tricky issue of the fees that vets charge to spay a bitch.
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon – a race report
UPDATE: TO BOOK FOR THE 2016 LOUGH CUTRA CASTLE TRIATHLON, CLICK HERE.
Do vets need to learn better “business sense” from the world of commerce | The Telegraph
The vets of today have evolved from a time when they worked as individual "professional people". Now many vets are employees in a corporate culture.
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What’s the difference between “up selling” and “recommending the best for the animal” | The Telegraph
Like many vets, I dislike dealing with money. Give me a sick pet to diagnose and treat, and I will enjoy the task. Ask me to talk to owners about money, or to chase up unpaid bills? No thanks.
A guest blog on Pete the Vet’s blog by Lisa Luckenbach of WiggleLess back braces
A guest blog by Lisa Luckenbach of WiggleLess back bracesHello everyone. I am so happy for the opportunity to serve as a guest blogger on Dr Pete’s blog. I love sites like petethevet.
Planning your summer holidays? Have your pets minded for free or get free accommodation for minding pets
To listen to my latest interview on Today FM, click here. It's about Trusted House Sitters, a new animal-related website.
Product Review: the Doggy Dooley dog waste disposal system
One of the unfortunate aspects of owning a pet is that you need to deal with the issue of biological waste: in other words, poop and piddle.
A New York veterinary clinic interviews Pete the Vet for their website
Pete did an unusual interview recently - for the website of a New York based veterinary clinic.
Product Review: easy-to-pick-up food bowls for dogs and cats
Food bowls for dogs don't sound very exciting but here's a useful Christmas present for elderly people, or for anyone who has difficulty bending down to pick up their pets' food and water bowls.
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Veterinary after hours care for pets isn’t what it used to be: it’s much better now | The Telegraph
The photo above is a gorgeous Lurcher pup who I met this week: he's healthy and well, but coincidentally he does resemble the unfortunate Lurcher that I mention in the article.
It’s A Dog’s Life For The Other Half by Steve Ankers
Ever wondered what it’s like being related to a vet? Ever wondered if they have amusing stories to share? Steve Ankers has this relationship covered in many ways in the form of his wife, big brother ..