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.
Product Reviews
I’ve finished another #Veganuary: what am I going to eat from now on?
I've just completed my second #Veganuary, and I'm posting a few thoughts about how it was, and what I'm going to do next. How was my VeganuaryI found it far easier this year compared to last year.
Product review: Fed up with wet dogs in your car and home? Try the Siccaro WetDog range of coats, gloves and mats
Water and dogs: a problem that needs to be sortedFebruary must be one of the coldest, wettest months of the year in the UK and Ireland, and when you live with dogs, this creates two big challenges.
TV3 Video
Activity monitors for pets on TV3’s Ireland AM | TV3
The "quantified self" is a phenomenon that is now extending to our pets: the "quantified animal".
Christmas presents for pets and pet lovers- some last minute ideas and tips
Christmas presents for pets and owners? Why not? This week Ireland AM featured a woman who spent €7000 on her new dog, between purchase price of pup and a range of pet accessories including a doggy ..
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.
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.
Is it really possible to teach cats to use the human toilet?
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the latest fad of teaching cats to use the human toilet. Here is the video of the Litter Qwitter training process:https://www. youtube.
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.
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.
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.
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.