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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
This week, Pete the Vet discusses ways to ensure that your pet is a happy traveller when being taken for trips in the car.
I wrote a regular blog for the Daily Telegraph from 2008 to 2011, covering a range of animal related subjects.
On Ireland AM this morning, the story was told of Garth, an abused English Bull Terrier.
Dr John Bradshaw, author of Cat Sense, was quoted in the newspapers yesterday on the subject of cats feeling highly stressed by modern life.
This week's podcast discusses the discovery of poisonous spiders in a house in Ireland.
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.
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
I've written an article about a subject that pains both owners and vets: the high cost of treating pets at vets.
For a bit of fun today, Pete joined the TV3 tech guy, Colin Baker, in a demonstration with a bunch of professional UFC fighters, learning about mixed martial arts fighting.
