Debunking myths about “rip-off veterinary fees” | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article about a subject that pains both owners and vets: the high cost of treating pets at vets.
Pete in the Media
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Pete in a new role: as a wannabe UFC Mixed Martial Arts fighter | TV3
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.
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Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers | Newstalk
On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff, from Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers t ..
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Pets without fur – can they love you back? | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses that less common category of pets - reptiles and insects.
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Dogs in hot cars – people don’t mean to let their pets die | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the common, appalling issue of dogs dying when left in hot cars.
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Keeping pets cool in hot summer weather | TV3
On Ireland AM this morning, we discussed keeping pets cool in hot weather.
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What to do if you find an injured young bird | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed what to do if you find a young bird that seems to need help. Listen by clicking on the play button below.
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SpayAware, rescue dogs as pets, keeping hot dogs cool & what you need to know about fleas | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the usual range of subjects, including SpayAware, rescue dogs as pets, keeping hot dogs cool & all about fleas – do you really need to use once mont ..
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Pete with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk – SpayAware, Housemydog & the Samsung Smartcam | Newstalk
Pete talked with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk today, covering subjects including SpayAware, alternatives to boarding your dog this summer when on holiday, and the Samsung “smart cam” to watc ..
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This is SpayAware Week – save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses SpayAware, stressing the importance of having pets spayed – for two reasons: first, for the good of the health of the animal, and second, to reduce the ..
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From sheep shearing to animal hoarding | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, we initially discussed sheep shearing, then we went on to talk about the recently recognised phenomenon of animal hoarding.
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Keeping pet birds, from budgies & canaries to parrots & cockatoos | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed keeping pet birds.
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Is it OK to take a dog along to a human sponsored walk event? | East Coast Radio
>On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses taking dogs along on sponsored walks that are planned as human events.
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Getting ready for summer with your pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems.
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Ireland’s shameful stray dog kill rate | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the latest stray dog statistics: far too many dogs are produced in Ireland and the result is that ten healthy dogs are killed every day in dog pounds acros ..
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Chocolate poisoning in dogs & why shared custody of pets can make sense | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses chocolate poisoning in pets, and why shared custody of pets can make sense when human relationships don't work out.
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Easter miscellany: Chocolate poisoning, keeping rabbits & Bollywood dancing | TV3
This week on Ireland AM , we discussed two topical Easter subjects: chocolate and pet rabbits.
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Greyhounds in Ireland, and why they make such good pets | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, Pete discusses the background to greyhound racing in Ireland, and the reason why people should consider taking on a greyhound as a pet.