Pet Product Review: Are you fed up with dog fur all over your home? Meet the Furminator
"How can I stop my dog moulting so much" is one of the most common questions that I am asked.
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Puppy Express by David Rosenflet: On the road with 25 dogs
As an alternative to a standard pet product review, I've decided to publish a book review from time to time.
Pet Product Review: Finzi’s favourite toy – the Chuckit ball launcher
Finzi loves chasing a ball, and the best way to do this is to use the sling-like launcher marketed as the Chuckit.
Pet product review: “Woof-Box” – special pet treats delivered to your door every month
As a part of my role as a vet in the media, I am lucky enough to be the recipient of occasional samples of various pet-related goodies from time to time.
Pet product review: the Doggy Bag – a towelling bag that helps wet dogs dry quickly
Finzi has turned out to be a water loving dog. Wherever she is exercised, she seeks out water. If we're on the beach, she dashes down to the surf, wading around in foot-deep water.
“Pet product review” with a difference: the world’s biggest pet-only veterinary conference
This week, I've written a "product review" with a difference - about an event, not a physical item. The event is a conference for pet vets, designed to keep vets and nurses up to date.
Pet product review: Hotties – a microwaveable heat pad for outdoor pets (also as a treat for indoor pets)
My pet rabbit, Gloria, is a rare creature: she's a myxomatosis survivor. She lives in our garden, hopping around with the company of ducks, hens, and a recently arrived young female rabbit.
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Pet product review: useful technology for pet owners, from monitoring cameras to iPad & phone protectors to battery boosters
Technology is an unavoidable part of our lives, and pet lovers are no different to anyone else. The latest electronic gizmos can make our lives more enjoyable and more efficient.
Pete the Vet Goes to Bollywood: it’s all over now
The Strictly St Patricks dance competition took place last night, and it was a wonderful success.
Is Paul O’Grady mad to be spending so much money on his terminally ill dog? | Vet Help Direct
When I interviewed Paul O'Grady last October, it was obvious to me that he's a man with a genuine love of animals.
Answering pet questions in Cork & Strictly Dancing in Bray: Pete the Vet’s busiest ever Saturday is coming up
I'm looking forward to this coming Saturday, but it's going to be a busy one.
Pet product review: is Vetbed the ideal pet bedding?
All animal carers have the same daily dilemma: what sort of bedding should I use for my pet? I've tried many types of bedding over the years, and it's not easy to find one that ticks all the boxes.
Pet product review: Stagbars and Bullbars – long lasting chew toys for dogs
Dogs enjoy chewing: it's one of their real pleasures in life. Why do they do it? Sometimes it's play behaviour - the equivalent of human toddlers playing with toys.
Strictly Madness: Pete the Vet is helping raise money for a local school by dancing
I love dancing, but I'm more of an informal freestyle bopper than an organised set-piece strutter.
Ask a vet live Q&A on social media: Pete the Vet on Pedigree Ireland Facebook Pate tonight at 7pm
In recent years, I've enjoyed discussing animal issues with a wide audience of people via social media, mostly via my own Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Pet Product Review – the Flexi Vario Leash: if you dog that’s well controlled on the leash, this could work for you
I have to admit that up until now, I haven't been a fan of the Flexi-lead concept.
Pete the Vet in Delhi day 6: the pictures tell the story
Not much reading here - just look at the photos and read the captions.
Pet Product Review: Frozen food-stuffed rubber dog toys – Classic Kongs and Squirrel Dudes
The Kong Classic must be my favourite-ever dog toy: it's made from a tough red natural rubber compound - perfect for dogs that like to chew - and the odd shape creates a satisfyingly unpredictable bounce.