Pete the Vet's Podcast

Back to school and college: how does it affect dogs?

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year when children go back to school, and daily activities change from summer holiday mode to term time routines. This can affect ...

How to stop a dog jumping up on surfaces and other behaviour tips

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In his weekly podcast, Pete discusses various behavioural issues of pet dogs from stealing food off tables, to sniffing people in an antisocial way, a...

From the mundane to the appalling: itchy dogs followed by dog-eating in China

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast from East Coast FM, we discuss itchiness, a common summer ailment in pet dogs. From this daily issue for pet owners, we then mo...

Six facts about cats from Pete the Vet

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cats are much misunderstood and this podcast aims to pass on six important facts about cats that everyone should know.

The genius of goldfish and why they always seem to die - Pete the Vet podcast

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Goldfish can make great pets, and Pete the Vet has a few tips on how to make them live for longer, as healthy happy creatures.

Puppy farming in Ireland: what's happening now

06 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Puppy farming is still a big issue in Ireland, with pups regularly being intercepted on the way to being sold in the UK.

Vet on the radio: Ironman Dublin then all about dogs, ice cream and worms

30 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On East Coast FM this week, we covered a range of subjects, from Pete's entry in Dublin Ironman 70.3 to #IceCreamGate to worms in dogs

Pete the Vet and Dublin Ironman 70.3 on 14th August 2016

30 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

@im703dublin Pete the Vet did his weekly vet spot on East Coast FM in triathlon gear this week. To find out why, listen to this short clip

Animal experiments: are they ever justifiable? Pete the Vet on East Coast FM

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Pete the Vet discussed the recently released figures on animal experimentation in Ireland. and he discusses the ethics of vivisection: is i...

Playing ball games with pets

25 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pets love playing ball games - whether dogs chasing a ball in the park, or a cat following a ball rolling down the stairs. Listen to Pete the Vet talk...

Wildlife care: What to do if you find an injured or abandoned bird

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you find an injured or abandoned bird, what should you do to help? Pete the Vet explains the different scenarios that can occur, and the action you...

Brachycephalic dogs: what is the problem with them?

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brachycephalic dogs (like Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs) often suffer because they cannot breathe properly. Pete the Vet explains the background ...

Check for hidden wildlife before tidying up or clearing your garden.

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I talked about the importance of checking for hidden wildlife before we tidy up our gardens or cut our long grass. #animals like hedgehogs can be badl...

Abandoned kittens found in a box and sleeping animals

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, we began by discussing the story of the abandoned kittens being found in a cardboard box in Donegal. We went on to discuss the...

Going on holidays and minding pets

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pete talks about minding pets on his holidays and giving your dog a hug.

Massage therapy for dogs and microchipping your dogs.

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Pete discussed the advantages of massage therapy for dogs and then he talked about people having to microchip their dogs now b...

The danger of chocolate for dogs and Lilies for cats: Pete the Vet Podcast

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Pete discusses the dangers of dogs stealing and eating chocolate and the dangers of cats getting the pollen from lilies on the...

Pete the Vet Podcast: Valentines Day with your dog!

13 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Pete answers a question about a mature housetrained dog who suddenly begins soiling in the house. Then they go on to talk about Valentines ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: the subject of eyes in relation to dogs

06 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pete the Vet Podcast: the subject of eyes in relation to dogs by Pete Wedderburn

Pete the Vegan Vet: Pete the Vet Podcast

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we began by discussing Pete becoming vegan for the month of January. This was followed by Pete answering listeners questions.

Pete the Vet Podcast: don't give pets as presents.

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discussed why Santa is reluctant to give pets as presents. Also, Pete told us about a Christmas crisis that he had to cope with the even...

Pete the Vet Podcast: pet food

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pete discussed pet food. Commercial pet food manufacturers are legally obliged to make sure that their pet food contains nutrients that pets need.

Mange and dry skin in dogs: Pete the Vet Podcast.

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we discussed mange and dry skin in dogs. What a dog eats has an impact on the dogs skin condition. If a dog has a good diet, t...

Pete the Vet Podcast: halloween, microchip & fitbit for dogs

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

keeping your pets safe at halloween, microchipping your pets and fitbit collars for pets.

Pete the Vet Podcast: hedgehogs in autumn - what to do if you find one

18 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's common to find hedgehogs out and about at this time of year. If you find one, should you rescue it, or leave it to its own devices. Listen to thi...

Pete the Vet Podcast: how to keep pets safe on darker evenings

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pete discusses how we can help keep our pets safer over the dark winter months. He recommends putting reflective collars on our cats and using a lead ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: rescue pets and dog pounds.

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we discussed the issue of rescue dogs and dog pounds and the value of pet adoption.

The dangers of throwing sticks for dogs to chase - Pete the Vet Podcast

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pete describes the dangers of what can happen to dogs when they chase sticks.

Pete the Vet Podcast: pets that are fussy eaters and then harvest mites

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we started by discussing pets that are fussy eaters, and we went on to discuss the seasonal problem of harvest mites

Pete the Vet Podcast: the new dog microchipping laws in Ireland

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the new dog microchipping legislation which has just come into force in Ireland.

Pete the Vet Podcast: the daily routine of feeding your pets

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Pete discusses the subject of feeding your pet - something that all pet owners do at least once daily

Pete the Vet reports on his Ironman 70.3 Dublin race

16 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

To make a difference from the usual, Pete the Vet reports on his Ironman 70.3 race which he did in Dublin in August 2015

Pete the Vet Podcast: all about cats

16 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discussed cats - a recent survey revealed that there are over 800000 cats living in Ireland.

Pete the Vet Podcast: the leniency of Irish courts towards animal welfare

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent court case where a man was just given community service for beating his dog to death. After this serious...

Pete the Vet Podcast: feeding raw vegetables to dog & other listeners' queries

27 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a listener texted in a query about feeding raw potato skins and pea pods to their dog. After answering this, we went on to discuss dog nutr...

Pete the Vet podcast: more on heat stroke, plus introducing a young puppy to the outside world?

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, a few listeners' queries are answered, including the tendency for large dark coloured dogs to overheat in hot weather, and a d...

Pete the Vet Podcast: safety when taking dogs swimming & listener's query

20 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we discuss the issue of safety when taking dogs for a swim.

Pete the Vet Podcast: #animalwelfareconference & dealing with a barking dog

14 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss the animal welfare conference taking place in Dublin on 12th June 2015, and Pete answers a listener's query about how to stop he...

Feral cats in Bray: why Trap/Neuter/Release is the best answer

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Trap Neuter Release (TNR) is the best way to control feral cat populations. When the management of a local apartment complex informed residents that ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: from dealing with rodent pests to spaying kittens & pets watching tv

06 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's broadcast on East Coast FM, we started with a listener who had a problem with unwanted rats in her garden, and we moved on to talk abou...

Pete the Vet Podcast:SpayAware - the importance of spaying and neutering pets

04 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets: in most cases, it's good for pets' health, and it is the best w...

SpayAware advert 2015 on Newstalk

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This is the SpayAware radio advert for our 2015 campaign, to be broadcast nationwide in Ireland on Newstalk during SpayAware Week - from 24th to 31st ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: Rabbit Awareness Week - how to improve the lives of pet rabbits

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Rabbits are misunderstood creatures and are often accidentally neglected as pets. In this week's podcast, four ways of improving rabbits' lives are di...

Pete the Vet Podcast: animal cruelty on a local farm, then a discussion on dog parks

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a case of sheep being massacred on a local farm was discussed, followed by the complex subject of dog parks

Pete the Vet Podcast: the increase in dog bites in Ireland

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dog bites have increased in Ireland by 20% on a per capita basis in Ireland in the past 15 years. Why is this, and what can be done to prevent dog bit...

Pete the Vet Podcast: first prosecution under new Irish Animal Cruelty laws

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A court in Donegal has just taken the first prosecution under the new Irish Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which came into law in March 2014. Th...

Pete the Vet Podcast: why do dogs eat soil and grass?

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on East Coast FM, Pete the Vet discusses why some dogs enjoy eating soil, and others enjoy chewing grass. Does it indicate a nutritional def...

Pete the Vet Podcast: puppy farming in Ireland - what's going on?

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Pete discusses puppy farming in Ireland, following up the RTE Consumer Show investigation that was shown last week (you can wa...

Pete the Vet: Crufts controversies and why cats scratch furniture

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Crufts, the world's biggest dog show, ran into controversy this year, with rumours of poisoning and the "best in show dog" being lifted in a way that ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: how often should you shampoo your dog?

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many dog owners have a simple question: how often should they be washed? This podcast gives a useful overview of this subject.

Pete the Vet Podcast: how to stop cats being picked on by angry humans

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cats are far more likely to be harmed by humans compared to dogs. This podcast discusses the reasons for this and tries to suggest alternative, kind w...

Pete the Vet Podcast: a gerbil with a runny eye & dogs chasing sheep in the countryside

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On East Coast FM this week, I answered a listener's query about a gerbil with a runny eye & then we went on to discuss a local issue that's going on a...

Pete the Vet Podcast:

08 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pete the Vet Podcast: by Pete Wedderburn

Pete the Vet Podcast: dealing with overweight and obese pets

30 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we review the important issue of overweight and obese pets. Why does it happen and what can be done to help? This ties in with TV3's Projec...

Pete the Vet Podcast: housetraining dogs in winter & welfare issues around "foie gras"

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training". We go on to discuss the animal welfare issues...

Pete the Vet Podcast: do dogs feel guilty when they have misbehaved?

10 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Many owners swear that their dogs look guilty if they misbehave: now scientists have investigated this using some carefully controlled experiments. To...

Pete the Vet chats with Moncrieff on Newstalk: cold weather topics, including jerseys for hens

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Pete the Vet does the "news and natter" section with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk: from animal rights to cold weather topics (including hens wearing hom...

Pete the Vet Podcast: Christmas tips & random pet queries from listeners

20 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Pete the Vet (wearing an elf costume) discusses various Christmas related issues for pets, as well as answering listeners' general queries (such as a ...

Pete the Vet Podcast: ISPCA & DSPCA in the news - dog pounds & online animal sales

13 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the ISPCA's decision to stop running local authority dog pounds in some areas, and the DSPCA's news story abo...

Pete the Vet Podcast: how to avoid poisoning your pet with Christmas treats

06 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to spoil pets at Christmas time, but it's easy to create problems by giving the wrong foods or too much of the right foods. To find out more...

Pete the Vet Podcast: veterinary updates, from heart murmurs in cats to false pregnancies in dogs

05 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Pete reports on the London Vet Show, discussing some of the new information that he gleaned while attending.

Pete the Vet Podcast: can live transport of animals from Ireland can be done without cruelty?

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, courtesy of East Coast FM, we discuss the recent deaths of eleven greyhounds in transit to the European continent from Ireland...

Pete the Vet Podcast: all about black cats, Halloween & fireworks

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week Pete discusses black cats, Halloween and fireworks.

Pete the Vet Podcast: how pets' names are changing, and an update on new methods of flea control

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast started with a discussion on the latest trends in pet names: Oliver and Molly are in, Rover and Sheba are out. We then moved on to...