Pete the Vet's Podcast
I'm a veterinarian who cares for pets, and this podcast is designed to disseminate information and ideas relating to my work. It's aimed at the animal loving public, so if that's you, subscribe today, and listen in.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 365
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
10 min podcast: why greyhounds deserve to be treated like other dogs
Greyhounds are no different to other dogs, and they deserve to be treated as such. Two examples are first, when considering keeping one as a pet, and second, under Irish law, when some procedures are…
00:07:25 |
Thu 30 May 2024
10 minute podcast: how long do cats live for?
Recent research is finding out more about the lifespans of different types of cats. To find out more, listen in.
00:06:49 |
Tue 21 May 2024
10 minute podcast: skin growths in elderly dogs
This week's short podcast discusses skin tumours in older dogs: these are common, and they are usually harmless. Listen in to find out more!
00:09:36 |
Tue 21 May 2024
10 minute podcast: why tick control is important in dogs and cats
This short podcast discusses how ticks become more common in the early summer, and what can be done to control them effectively in pets.
00:09:49 |
Tue 21 May 2024
BSAVA congress: what I learned
The BSAVA congress is one of the biggest pet vet gatherings in the world: here's a short review of some of the discussions and learnings
00:07:19 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Using inhaled medications to treat dogs and cats
Inhaled medication - as used by humans with asthma - are sometimes used to treat dogs and cats with nasal and lung disease. This short podcast explains the basics of how this effective form of treatm…
00:08:19 |
Sat 06 Apr 2024
Update on spaying and castration from Pete the Vet
Spaying and neutering pets is important to control excessive populations of dogs and cats, but it's important to carry out an individual assessment of the impact of these operations on the pet's heal…
00:09:32 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
The ban on XL Bully Dogs in the UK - a podcast
In the UK, it is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog if you have not applied for a certificate of exemption for your pet. This short podcast outlines the details of the ban, including the pros and con…
00:08:29 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Pete The Vet - musings on animal cruelty in Ireland
This short podcast is a from a short radio interview on Spirit radio. We discuss the surge in dogs being abandoned and surrendered to animal rescues, and we talk about what can be done to help
00:06:43 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Old age and dementia in dogs and cats
Dementia is a common problem in older pets: listen to this ten minute podcast to learn more about what happens, and what can be done to help.
00:09:49 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Christmas gifts for pets
From dog and cat toys to pet cams and more, this short podcast discusses pet related Christmas gifts
00:11:05 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Animals waking at night, from cats miaowing to dogs barking. What can be done to stop them?
We all need a good night's sleep. So what should we do when our pets wake us up in the early hours? How can we get them to stop? Listen to the podcast to find out.
00:09:01 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
From feral cats to foster rescues
This week's podcast starts with a question from a listener about feral kittens, moving on to a discussion about how foster rescue charities work (with Milo's Mission being a great example).
00:06:17 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
XL Bully Dogs: what is the best way to tackle this issue?
In this interview, Pete explains why the XL Bully ban in the UK is destined for disaster, and he talks about different ways of dealing with the serious problem caused when large, muscular, powerful d…
00:09:08 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Therapy cats instead of therapy dogs? Why not?
In the USA, therapy cats are being used like dogs to visit people in hospitals. This podcasts discusses the pros and cons of this idea.
00:07:39 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
World Animal Week 2023
World Animal Week is a time to remember the animals in our lives. Listen to find out more about what the ISPCA is doing to help animals in Ireland
00:06:31 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Pete the Vet and the ISPCA Cycle Away From Cruelty
The ISPCA is having a Cycle Away From Cruelty event on Saturday 7th October. Listen in to find out more
00:06:31 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
Podcast: the latest stray dog statistics in Ireland
This six minute podcast discusses the latest stray dog control statistics from Ireland.
00:05:54 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Triathlons
After discussing the tragedy around the Ironman event in Cork, Pete went on to discuss puppy farms in Ireland. Two contrasting topics. Plenty to say about each.
00:08:03 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Podcast: killing cats in NZ and TNR in Ireland
In New Zealand, a school set up a competition to reduce the local feral cat population by asking children to shoot cats dead. After a huge outcry, this crazy idea was abandoned. But it does raise the…
00:10:49 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
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