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Pete’s Amazing Tails: A magnificent Boxer called Bruce | TV3
Bruce has an underactive thyroid so he has struggled to keep his weight down and his glossy coat in the past but he looks great these days. He loves people, balls and the beach.
Pete in the Media
Print Article
When options for cheap pet medication are available, should vets be obliged to tell pet owners about them? | The Telegraph
I've written another "Paws for Thought" blog across at the Telegraph - this time about the conflicting drives faced by vets: profit for their own pocket versus best value for pet owners.
Podcast
Is the Irish government promising to do enough for animal welfare? | East Coast Radio
It isn't fashionable to praise governments but I believe that when good things are done - or even when good things are promised - then credit should be given.
Podcast
The Ebola dog | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, the podcast starts with a discussion of the "Ebola dog", then answers a few queries, from "when is it right to have a pet.
Print Article
Paws for thought: an average vet carries out euthanasia a hundred times a year | The Telegraph
Euthanasia is a kindness for older pets, but it can be emotionally distressing for everyone. I've written another blog over at the Telegraph, based on the daily life of a vet in practice.
The unnecessary death of the Ebola dog | Vet Help Direct
A dog was euthanased unnecessarily - and an opportunity to help other dogs was missed - in Spain today. To find out more, read my latest article on Vet Help Direct by clicking here.
Print Article
Pet dentistry: are vets more interested in the health of their patients or the profit in their pockets? | Vet Help Direct
I've written another article on the subject of the type of daily challenge faced by vets when it comes to charging fees for looking after pets.
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Pete’s Amazing Tails: Murray and his amazing assistance dog Clive | TV3
I’m on the hunt for stories about pets that have made a big difference to their owners’ lives – it’s a mini-series within Ireland AM on TV3 – known as “Pete’s ..
Podcast
Itchy ears in dogs | East Coast Radio
Itchy ears are one of the most common reasons for dogs needing to visit the vet. This week's podcast talks about how to deal with this common problem.
Podcast
Pete the Vet’s podcast: How to make your pet a happy traveller | East Coast Radio
This week, Pete the Vet discusses ways to ensure that your pet is a happy traveller when being taken for trips in the car.
Print Article
Snippets from the life in practice of a companion animal vet | The Telegraph
I wrote a regular blog for the Daily Telegraph from 2008 to 2011, covering a range of animal related subjects.
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The tale of the rescue of Garth the abused English Bull Terrier | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, the story was told of Garth, an abused English Bull Terrier.
Print Article
Cat stress: why are 21st century cats feeling the pressure? | The Telegraph
Dr John Bradshaw, author of Cat Sense, was quoted in the newspapers yesterday on the subject of cats feeling highly stressed by modern life.
Podcast
Keeping poisonous spiders as pets in Ireland | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast discusses the discovery of poisonous spiders in a house in Ireland.
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“Dog attacks boy” – interview with boy bitten by Siberian Husky last week | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, I took part in an interview with Cameron Lynch, the 10 year old boy who was attacked by a SIberian Husky last week.
Podcast
Dog attacks on children and National Chipping Month in Ireland | East Coast Radio
Two subjects for discussion by Pete the Vet in the podcast today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month – highlighti ..
Podcast
How petsitting helps everyone | East Coast Radio
Pete the Vet spent his summer holiday looking after someone else’s pets and house in Greece – in this interview, he discusses the phenomenon of internet-enabled pet sitting in other countr ..
Podcast
Why do some vets enjoy working in the media? | East Coast Radio
What motivates vets to work in the media? Pete the Vet discusses the reasons why he enjoys spending time on the radio, tv, in print and on social media instead of staying in the consulting room and op ..