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.
Pete in the Media
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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.
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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 ..
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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 ..
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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 ..
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.
Video
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 ..