Pete the Vet's Podcast
Episodes
Vet on the Radio: "non-text book cases", DJD and what to do if your dog vomits up blood
26 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses complex cases that don't fit the text book pattern, arthritis (or degenerative joint d...
Pete The Vet On Spirit Radio: why he became a vet, & Irish people's attitude to animals
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In his first interview on Spirit Radio, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the attitudes of Irish people to animals, & he explains why and when he de...
Vet on the radio: should the law be changed in Ireland on muzzling of "restricted breeds"?
20 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discussed Ireland's Dog Control laws which mean that certain breeds must always be muzzled in pu...
Vet on the radio: piddling pups & over-masculine urine-marking dogs - what to do
20 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn solves the pet problems of East Coast FM listeners in his weekly radio vet spot
Vet on the radio: Xmas presents for pets & how to keep invading cats out of your home
15 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discussed the problem with cats going into other people's houses. He goes on to discuss Christma...
Vet on the radio: what to do if you need a vet in an after-hours emergency
12 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the after-hours service provided by vets, and a listener wants to know how to stop a dog being a fussy ...
Vet on the radio: why is pet insurance so expensive, and how can you get the best deal?
14 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn talked with a listener about the increasing cost of pet insurance
Vet on the radio: are herbal sedatives safe for cats? And a bit more about dog clones
27 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the effect of herbal sedatives on cats, and then the controversial subject of dog clon...
Vet on the radio:Is your vet a "Dr" or a "Mr"? Plus other chat about the life of a veterinarian
28 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses the various post-nominal letters that vets use to show their qualifications. Plus the puzzle of ...
Vet on the radio: national chipping month in Ireland and the usual chat
21 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss National Chipping Month - this is the ideal time to get your pet microchipped if you live in Ireland.
Vet on the radio: do dogs like robots as much as they like humans? Oh, and triathlons again
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses recent research which suggests that dogs engage as much with robots that feed them as ...
Vet on the radio: from shedding pets to the world triathlon championships
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses moulting/shedding: is there any way to stop pets from losing hair around the house? Then triat...
Vet on the radio: the late summer hazard of wasps, plus how to deal with aggressive rabbits
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss wasp stings (a common problem in the late summer) and the issue of rabbit aggression.
Vet on the radio: a Westie with itchy ears & why buy flea control from your local vet?
29 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we started off with a listener's query about an itchy Westie, & we moved on to discuss the complexities of flea control: s...
Vet on the radio: stressed cats being terrorised by bully cats chasing them through the cat flap
24 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the common problem of cats raiding other cats' homes, causing problem stress-related behaviours (such as urinat...
Vet on the radio: from dogs with sore paws to "summer gastro-enteritis"
21 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the vet discusses the common summer problem of sore paws in dogs, including harvest mites. Could vegetation or harves...
Vet on the radio: the truth behind Elizabethan collars for pets
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM, I discussed Elizabethan Collars with Declan Meehan: has your pet ever had to wear one? Listen here to find out more about them.
Radio vet: How big a problem is dog-napping in Ireland?
05 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dog theft- also known as dog-napping - seems to be increasingly common. On East Coast FM this week, vet Pete Wedderburn discusses the subject with Dec...
Vet on the radio reflects on holiday trip: animals in New York
19 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss my recent trip to New York City, and some of my animal-related experiences there, including visiting the Animal...
Vet on the radio: helping pets in hot weather again, from dogs and cats to rabbits and even goldfish
17 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast from Pete the Vet covers the topical issue of looking after pets in hot weather.
Vet on the radio: how do you get started in dog agility & can a blind dog have his sight restored?
21 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a listener called in to ask how she can start teaching her pet dog how to do agility. Jumping over hurdles and running through tunnels is s...
Vet on the radio: our new vet hospital is nearly complete in Bray & how to tell if a dog is blind
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses his new veterinary hospital in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, which is nearing completion. He also ...
Vet on the radio: tips on preventing heat stroke in dogs during sunny weather
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the topical issue of dogs overheating in sunny weather. For some tips on how to prevent this, click on the pl...
Vet on the radio: stray horses, hot dogs & dogs being stolen from boarding kennels
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM, this week, we discussed various animal welfare issues, including overheating dogs in cars, unwanted horses, and the unusual recent c...
Vet on the radio: how many dog years in one human year?
30 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the comparison of human years to dog years: is there any truth to the "one year equals seven" concept?
Vet on the radio: mental health of vets, fleas and conferences
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss a range of topical issues, as well as taking a call from a listener with a dog that's moulting all over the pla...
Vet on the radio: Pete the Vet has a long chat with Declan Meehan
03 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, Pete Wedderburn had a longer-than-usual chat with Declan Meehan, talking about his life story, from wanting to be a vet as...
Radio vet spot: compulsory microchipping of dogs in Ireland. A good idea? How much should it cost?
28 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the announcement by the Minster of Agriculture that microchipping will be made compulsory for dogs in Ireland...
Radio vet spot: Behind the scenes at TV3's Animal A&E
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's radio vet spot, Pete is joined by Andrea Hayes, who co-presents TV3's Animal A&E which airs every Thursday at 7.30pm. Pete and Andrea d...
Radio vet spot: the story of Finzi & dealing with obesity in pets
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discuss the story of Finzi, an abandoned dog that I rescued recently, and then we go on to discuss the issue of obesity...
Vet on the radio: urine marking in multi-cat households - what to do about that smell?
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses the problem of urine marking in households with multiple cats living together.
Vet on the radio: can pet cats cause serious illness in humans?
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cats are often blamed for passing a disease to Toxoplasmosis to humans, but as this radio discussion explains, it's much more complicated than that. A...
Pete the Vet radio podcast: Urban foxes - the risk to pets
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the East Coast FM Vet Spot this week, we discussed urban foxes - is there a serious risk to children? And what about small pets, like cats?
Vet on the radio: compulsory microchipping of dogs in England - could Ireland be next?
08 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the news from the UK that it will become compulsory to have all dogs microchipped from April 2013. Why is thi...
East Coast FM 01 Feb 2013
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's East Coast FM Morning Show, we discussed two subjects: first, seabirds getting into trouble due to human pollution, and second, the rig...
Vet on the radio: one dog with Parvovirus and another with itchy skin
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, a listener phoned in to discuss her dog: he had just been diagnosed with Parvovirus by her vet. Another listener called in...
Radio vet: how do wild animals cope with bad weather in winter?
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, we discussed how animals cope with the cold, wet weather of winter. Also, how do you house train pups at a time of year wh...
Part 2 of radio vet spot: Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile on Newstalk
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on keeping cats successfully, chat about Dublin Zoo, toilet training puppies, eye problems in dogs, dogs attacking the mail, halitosis in dogs wi...
Radio vet spot: Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile on Newstalk
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Pete talking to Sile on a range of subjects, from "teacup pigs" as pets, resolutions for pet owners, how to stop terriers digging and eating...
East Coast FM Vet Spot: from penguins in Antartica to elephants in Africa
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's vet spot on East Coast FM, we started by talking about penguins in zoos, going on to discuss the latest David Attenborough television p...
New Year thoughts about pets - on the radio
07 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right pet in the first place is the most important step towards successful and happy pet ownership. Having said that, all pets can benefi...
East Coast Vet Spot: Christmas tips for pets
24 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss tips for looking after pets on Christmas time.
Vet on the radio: animal rescue groups under pressure at Christmas
14 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the plight of animal rescue groups with presenter Declan Meehan.
Vet on the radio: rescue of puppy-farm dogs in Dublin & tail docking in Ireland
12 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, Declan Meehan asks me about the seizure of a batch of puppies in Dublin this week: on the way to the UK market. We also di...
Vet on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff Show
11 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
I went in to "review the newspapers" on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff''s lunchtime show, but we ended up covering all sorts of stuff, from the new Animal ...
Vet on the radio: Miller's surgery live on Facebook & dogs chasing shadows
20 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week..... and a listene...
Vet on the radio: Shenanigans with Síle Seoige & Pete the vet
10 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and mor...
microchips for dogs cats rabbits and more
31 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally u...
East Coast FM vet spot: sleeping with your dog - companionship or craziness?
04 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, in...
Spay Ireland 2012 - aiming to reduce Ireland's stray dog population
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the Spay Ireland initiative to raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats. T...
East Coast FM vet spot: urban foxes and a listener with a stray Muscovy duck
17 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, a listener called in with an unusual problem: a Muscovy duck had crash-landed onto their conservatory. After dealing with ...
East Coast FM vet spot: cats behaving badly - feline stress and social life
17 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, a listener sent in a question about a cat spraying urine in their home - in a multi-cat household. In this radio discussio...
In memory of Angela Cook - on East Coast FM
15 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Cook - a long standing client of Brayvet and the owner of two lovely Labradors, Angel and Archie - passed away recently. Angela had appeared on...
East Coast FM vet spot: what to do if your neighbour's dog is barking too much
04 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from the TV discussion earlier this week about what to do if your own dog is barking too much, East Coast FM's Declan Meehan asked me wha...
Vet spot on East Coast FM: can experiments on animals ever be justified?
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The figures for animal experimentation in Ireland seem to be on the rise, and this week, we discussed the complex issue of vivisection. This was just ...
East Coast FM vet spot: dealing with "badly behaved" animals from dogs to horses
26 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week, presenter Declan Meehan had two vets to talk to: myself, and Orla Doherty from the Animal Behaviour Clinic. We discussed how to modify anim...
Vet on radio: greyhounds shot in Limerick & what to do if you find an injured animal on the road
13 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of subjects discussed on East Coast FM this week. There's a sad greyhound story in the news about former racing dogs being killed by a blunt ...
Vet on the radio: the elephant on the loose.... and dead badgers by the road
29 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the bizarre news story about an unfortunate elephant escaping from the circus and going for a ramble around a...
Vet spot on East Coast FM: fur farming & keeping dogs fenced in
23 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's audio clip, I discuss a problem that a listener has because she can't keep her dog fenced in, and she lives in the countryside. Are ele...
Crufts, dogs with dry coat & why dog roll in smelly stuff
15 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's East Coast FM, we discussed my visit to Crufts last week, and we also answered a few questions from listeners. To listen, click on the ...
Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile - part two
06 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of my interview with Sile Seoige on Newstalk.
Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile - part one
06 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
I went in to the Newstalk studios to discuss pets with Sile Seoige. This is the first half of our interview.
Stick insects and cats peeing in the house
17 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I discussed stick insects as pets, then a listener called in with a query about her cat who has started marking her curtains w...
Radio vet spot: hens being kept as pets
02 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's radio vet spot, we discuss the complexities of hens being kept as pets: taking them to the vet, carrying out medical investigations etc...
Radio vet: should dogs be kept on the leash in public places at all times?
02 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the situation in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have banned dogs from being allowed off the leash on l...
Radio vet: discussion on pet care on Sile Seoige Show on Newstalk Part One
17 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
For the second part of the recent discussion on Newstalk, listen here.
Radio vet Q&A on the Sile Seoige show on Newstalk: part one
17 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhan was standing in for Sile Seoige when I went into the studios last week to discuss various aspects of pet care - from the new ...
Chat with East Coast FM vet: importing pets, why dogs wag their tails, and more
12 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week's discussion on East Coast FM with Declan Meehan contained the usual mix of subjects. Listen below.
New Year Resolutions for pet owners
06 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on East Coast FM, vet Pete Wedderburn starts off by discussing basic house training for new pups and kittens, and he goes on to discuss sim...
Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff Show
04 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Pete joined Sean for a chat on Wednesday 4th January - covering subjects as diverse as behavioural problems in dogs, power cuts in Connemara, the high...
Vet on the radio: looking after pets over Christmas
20 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time of celebration for humans but it can be confusing for pets. Why is no-one going to work? Why aren't I being taken for my normal wa...
Zoos: good or bad?
12 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On East Coast FM this week, vet Pete Wedderburn discusses recent goings-on at Edinburgh and Dublin zoos. Are zoos about conservation of nature, or are...
Mink farming in Ireland
05 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Podcast is a discussion of mink farming in Ireland. This has been banned for over a decade in the UK. Isn't it time that Ireland followed ...
Pete the Vet on Moncrieff Show on Newstalk
20 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my most recent Newstalk interview with Sean Moncrieff - a number of queries from pet owning listeners.
Getting rid of mice..... what's the best way?
19 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's veterinary podcast, we discuss dealing with the problem of mice invading people's homes. What's the best way to solve the problem? List...
Sudden hindlimb paralysis in elderly cats
16 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Aortic thrombo-embolism is a common problem in older cats. In this week's radio discussion, we discuss the causes, the signs that develop, and the var...
Vet Slot East Coast FM Thursday 3rd November
04 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's East Coast FM Morning Show, a caller phoned in with a question about a hamster. Listen for yourself.....
Halloween and pets
31 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween and pets by Pete Wedderburn
Puppy farms in Ireland
31 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my podcast discusses the issue of puppy farming in Ireland.
Vet Slot East Coast FM Thursday 22nd September 2011
22 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, the subject is the new young dog trainer on the BBC's One Show - who used dominance style techniques to control an aggressive ...
Weekly vet podcast: ticks, fleas, keeping cats out of the garden & treating ringworm
15 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In these week's broadcast, I talk about ticks & fleas, answer a listener's question about how to keep his neighbour's cats away from his aviary, and I...
Open or "petting" farms: radio discussion
17 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Open farms are popular destinations for summer holiday excursions, and they can be an excellent way of both entertaining and educating children. Learn...
Rescuing drowning animals
06 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Should you dive in and rescue your pet from a river? A homeless man did exactly that when somebody allegedly threw his pet into the River Liffey in Du...
No-stun slaughter - banned by the Dutch parliament
01 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a vote by the Dutch parliament has passed a ban on the no-stun slaughter of animals, as practiced by the Moslem and Jewish communities. Lis...
Pets and drinking water: are muddy puddles safe?
23 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Pets seem to drink from all sorts of places, including muddy puddles and ditches. Is this safe? And why do they so often reject the fresh tap water th...
Washing dogs.... on the radio
17 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This week on East Coast FM, we discussed how to keep dogs clean: brushing or washing? Listen here: