Pete the Vet in Delhi day two: educating young people about animal welfare
Within a few hours of landing in Delhi, I found myself at the centre of a crowd of children in a slum. What was going on? Read my article here to find out.
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Pete’s trip to India ….. street dogs, rabies and dog bites | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discussed his upcoming trip to India to look at the local issues about animals and rabies.
Rabies in India – Pete the Vet’s project starts on Friday – find out more here
I am travelling out to India on Friday to work in a slum on the western fringes of New Delhi, looking at what can be done to help with the rabies problem.
Pet Product review: looking after your pet’s remains after their death in a novel way – “cremation jewellery”
We all dread that day when we finally need to say goodbye to our pets.
Pet Product Review: Burns pet food
In the wake of the Channel 5 Documentary last week titled "The Truth about Dog Food", I've spent a fair bit of time writing and talking about my own beliefs about pet food.
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“Non-text book cases”, DJD (arthritis) & vomiting blood | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses complex veterinary cases that don't fit the text book pattern, arthritis (or degenerative joint disease) and what to do if your dog vomits up blood.
Pet Product Review: the Dicky Bag – the civilised way to carry dog poop
This week's product review is one of those practical ideas that you wish you'd thought of yourself: the Dicky Bag.
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Pete The Vet On Spirit Radio: why he became a vet, & Irish people’s attitude to animals | Spirit Radio
To listen to Pete's first radio interview on Spirit Radio, click on the play button below.
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Pet product review – a toy that can save a dog’s life: Safestix
One of the unfortunate aspects of being a vet in pet practice is the witnessing of many traumatic incidents.
Pet product review: the Kong Wobbler
Many people don't realise how much animals enjoy toys. Pets are surprisingly similar to young children in their attitude to play. Dogs and cats often have favourite toys that they enjoy going back to repeatedly.
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New series of Ireland’s Animal A&E on TV3 | Animal A & E, TV3
The latest series of TV3's Animal A&E is being broadcast every week on Tuesdays at 7. 30pm.
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TV3’s Ireland AM Camera Club featuring Finzi & Kiko | TV3
Finzi on her first professional modelling assignment. Ireland AM runs a monthly camera club with Jenny McCarthy and this week, the subject is "Pets".
The New Year brings new plans: Tuesday is time for product reviews on “Pete the Vet”
In the past year, I have introduced a type of scheduling to my Pete the Vet blog.
Looking for Christmas gifts for pet lovers in 2013? | The Telegraph
Every year, part of my job as the Daily Telegraph pet columnist involves putting together a list of new and interesting Christmas gifts with a pet theme.
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What to do if you need a vet in an after-hours emergency over Xmas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses the after-hours service provided by vets, and one listener wants to know how to stop a dog being a fussy eater, while another has the reverse p ..
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Why is pet insurance so expensive, and how can you get the best deal? | East Coast Radio
This week, on East Coast FM, Pete Wedderburn talked with a listener about the increasing cost of pet insurance.
Vets on social media – what should their role be?
I recently carried out an internet interview – a North American blogger, Margot Ahlquist, who runs the Paws to Talk website, called me on Skype, and asked me some interesting questions about my ..