Pete the Vet

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Dog walker
Pete the Vet: Do you need a dog walker? Here's what you need to know
From qualifications to pricing, getting the right person to walk your dog is crucial

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

Happy dog sits near owner using laptop and watches him work
Pete the Vet: Insurance can be a life saver for your pet
Most people will be aiming to cut outgoings as we head into the new year, but there is an extra item that should be considered for 2023: pet insurance

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Young French Bulldog on the visit to the vet.
Pete the Vet: Exciting news as a second vet school planned for Ireland
This is an ideal time to carefully reflect on the role and responsibilities of the profession over the next ten years

Sat, 10 Dec, 2022

Cute Maltese dog puppy in front of Christmas tree
S Pete the Vet: We are about to have a serious crisis with the surplus of unwanted dogs
More than any other year, I am pleading with people: Do not give a dog as a Christmas present 

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Dog drinking water
Pete the Vet: How much water should my pet drink?
While vets don’t generally worry about pets not drinking enough, it’s a different story if an animal starts to drink excessive amounts of water. 

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

Cute cat getting a checkup
Pete the Vet: The top ten cancers in pets and how to minimise their impact 
Prevention is difficult, but early diagnosis allows early treatment

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Old sleeping dog
Pete the Vet: Could your dog have thyroid disease?
Whether too much or too little hormone is in your pet’s bloodstream, the good news about thyroid problems in pets is that they can be successfully treated and effectively cured

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Walking my dog on a rainy day
Pete the Vet: Wet pets are messy pets — keep your best friend safe, clean, and dry this autumn
High-vis collars and harnesses are handy as evenings get darker and dog jumpers aren't just cool-looking, they can have a real purpose — plus here's what to do if your pet is spooked by wind

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

human bandage a shetland sheepdog in bathroom
Pete the Vet: My pet is injured - what should I do?
If your pet has an accident, when do you need to drop everything, and get them to the vet at once?Sometimes, these decisions are simple. There are many examples when it is very obvious that an animal needs urgent veterinary attention.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Time to Get Up!
Pete the vet: Crate training doesn't put your canine in the doghouse
Crate training, when done with sensitivity and awareness can be a really positive experience for dogs who enjoy some alone time

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Woman at home holding her lovely Devon Rex cat on lap and gives it a pill.
Pete the Vet: Does my pet need a nutritional supplement?
The pet supplement market is a booming industry with fish oils, probiotics, supplements and the like readily available but is it all just a marketing ploy?

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Dog Agility
Pete the Vet: Outdoor activities your dog will love
From agility training to flyball, these pursuits will excite your dog and keep them fit 

Sat, 06 Aug, 2022

Netherland dwarf rabbit
Pete the Vet: How to treat dementia, dermatitis, and other pet problems
Pete the Vet answers your questions

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

One-eyed blind cat and dog, isolated on white
Pete the Vet: Sight loss and blindness in pets - how to spot the signs and what to do
Blindness can be disorienting but it doesn't need to be debilitating for animals who rely more heavily on other senses

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Dog sport
Pete the Vet: How can I treat and manage my dog's epilepsy?
Pete the Vet answers your questions

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Professional vets looking at the wound of a cat's paw
Pete the Vet: How can you detect lameness in pets?
Limping is the obvious symptom but there are many other ways to spot lameness, which could point to an underlying condition

Mon, 27 Jun, 2022

ANIMALS Crufts
Pete the Vet: Everything you need to know about holiday care for pets
Jet-setting pet parents will benefit from this comprehensive list of pet-sitters, kennels and alternative options 

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Frenchie puppy licking her nose on her bed
Pete the Vet: My dog is licking his paws - is he stressed?
Paw licking can be a distraction that dogs do when they are bored or anxious

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

A small striped kitten sleeps on balls of yarn and thread
Pete the Vet: Here's how you can be a more sustainable pet owner
Peter Wedderburn shares ten tips to make pet keeping more eco-friendly

Mon, 16 May, 2022

dog spa
Pete the Vet: Could your dog be suffering from back pain?
Pete the Vet says we all need and deserve healthy, pain-free backs, humans or animals alike.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Cat in the kitchen
Pete the Vet: Seven new year resolutions to help owners deal with pet problems
Pete the Vet has the right advice to help you and your pets get in top form in 2022

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

French Bulldog wearing Christmas Jumper on Christmas Jumper Day, contemplating
Pete the Vet: The best ways to keep your pet cosy this winter 
Pete Wedderburn has some cold hard facts for minding your dogs, cats and even hamsters as the temperature dips

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Best Friends
Pete the Vet: How to make sure your pet has a good night’s sleep
When your dog starts barking at three in the morning or your cat wakes you at five o’clock with incessant miaows, it can be very distressing - sleepless nights don’t suit any of us.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

bunny
Pete the Vet: Why does Ireland have an epidemic of fat pets?
Pete Wedderburn looks at the five factors behind overweight pets

Mon, 25 Oct, 2021

Sick young puppy with ice bag on head, white background
Pete the Vet: Rule change means I may not be able to give 'telemedicine' advice
The profession is far more conservative than doctors about allowing online assistance

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Studio shot of a cute puppy
Pete the Vet: Having a heart to heart about your pet's health
Each species of pet has its own variant of what goes wrong with their cardiovascular system.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Dog drinking water
Pete The Vet: How much water should your pet drink?
Even before considering measurements of how much water an animal is drinking, most owners have an innate sense that their pet may be too thirsty

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

First aid reanimation on a small shetland sheepdog
Pete the Vet: How does CPR work for pets?
What should you do if your pet suddenly collapses?

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Pet owner picks up dog's poop cleaning up mess
Pete the Vet calls foul! Why it's essential to scoop that poop
It’s the rare instances of life-changing consequences that make dog poop a serious public health issue.

Mon, 24 May, 2021

Pete the Vet: Ireland needs to enforce existing animal cruelty laws
Pete the Vet: Ireland needs to enforce existing animal cruelty laws

Ireland does not need new animal cruelty laws according to one of the country's leading vets.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018

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