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
A dog is for life: 2019 campaign by Dogs Trust
The message of this podcast is to think very carefully before taking on a pet: it is a decision for the entire lifetime of the animal, which means looking 10 - 15 years into the future. A dog can bri…
00:10:01 |
Thu 07 Nov 2019
October themes: #BlackDogAppreciationDay and #StopTober
Black dogs spend longer than lighter-coloured dogs in animal rescue centres, and there's no good reason for this. #BlackDogAppreciationDay is an effort to undo the unfounded negative feelings that so…
00:05:59 |
Tue 01 Oct 2019
Animals and people are good for each other: find out how in this podcast
Dog ownership causes people to take significantly more exercise, and it improves people's moods. Also, what will happen to pet travel after Brexit.
00:07:20 |
Fri 13 Sep 2019
How humans have changed dogs over the centuries
Dogs have been domesticated by humans over thousands of years. To find out how this has happened, and what complications have arisen as humans have been increasingly selective, listen to this podcast…
00:16:20 |
Fri 13 Sep 2019
Update from Brayvet for clients, then harvest mite discussion: weekly podcast
This podcast starts with a public service announcement for Brayvet clients (my own vet clinic) and then goes on to discuss Harvest Mites and how they affect pets at this time of year.
00:08:58 |
Fri 23 Aug 2019
The dangers of heat stress and dehydration to dogs in summer
Dogs lose heat by panting, so when the environmental temperature is high, dogs overheat far more quickly, and they easily become dehydrated. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how to keep you…
00:09:14 |
Wed 31 Jul 2019
The buzz of triathlons for people, and the dangers of heat stress to pets
In this week's podcast, Pete talks first about his love of doing triathlons, and he then discusses the dangers of heat stress to dogs.
00:06:57 |
Sun 21 Jul 2019
Are you genetically predisposed to love dogs?
Research from Sweden has proven that the inclination to like dogs is primarily caused by nature, rather than nurture. In other words, if you like dogs, it's because of your genetic make up.
00:06:02 |
Fri 28 Jun 2019
Dogs get stressed if their humans are stressed: here's how we know
A recent study from Sweden has shown that dogs get stressed in ways that parallel the stress felt by their owners. This is the first time that trans-species stress empathy has been proven. To learn m…
00:09:37 |
Mon 10 Jun 2019
Can toxic summertime plants harm dogs?
Dogs are prone to eating anything that they feel like eating, and that means that sometimes they eat substances that can do them harm.
And since many dogs spend unsupervised time in the garden, there…
00:09:00 |
Tue 28 May 2019
Chocolate and dogs: a dangerous combination at Easter
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, and at Easter, there's so much chocolate around that it is common for dogs to eat a toxic amount. To learn more about the risk, listen to this podcast.
00:06:34 |
Fri 19 Apr 2019
Should the sale of dogs online be banned in Ireland?
The Irish government is talking about banning the sale of dogs online. Is this a realistic option? Or are there other measures that should be used first to help animal welfare?
00:07:25 |
Wed 10 Apr 2019
St Patrick may have driven the snakes from Ireland, but they are back. Podcast from Pete the Vet
On St Patrick's Day weekend, snakes come to mind. St Patrick may have ensured that Ireland is snake-free, but snakes are back. They're a popular pet these days, and in this podcast, Pete discusses ba…
00:08:45 |
Mon 18 Mar 2019
Podcast: the changing gender balance of the veterinary world
In this podcast, recorded on International Women's Day, Pete discusses the changing gender balance of the veterinary profession, with the trend for more females, and less males, to graduate as vets.
00:10:33 |
Thu 14 Mar 2019
How to handle over-enthusiastic dogs and wriggly, even angry, cats.
Humans have to work with pets, to keep them under control. Whether it's a dog straining at the leash, or a cat objecting to having a blood sample being taken, there are good ways - and bad ways - of …
00:10:20 |
Mon 18 Feb 2019
Buying a winter coat for dogs - is it worth doing in cold weather?
Do you need to get a coat for your dog in winter? And if so, what type of coat is best? Listen to this podcast to find out more.
00:14:45 |
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Insect based pet food: an eco-friendly, animal-welfare friendly alternative? Podcast
Globally, pets consume around 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and this is set to grow further with the trend for feeding human grade meat to dogs and cats. Insect-based foods are the latest…
00:10:14 |
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Looking after a pet's body after death: podcast
What are you going to do with your pet's remains when they die? Listen to this podcast to find out the various options, including aspects like incorporating cremated ashes into owners' tattoos.
00:06:19 |
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Obesity causes pets to have shorter lives
Two thirds of our pets are overweight or obese, and this seriously affects their quality and length of life. Obesity is a chronic state of inflammation, in pets as in people. Listen to the podcast to…
00:08:45 |
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Anna Wedderburn talks about working in India and Leprosy
Anna Wedderburn talking on Spirit Radio about her experience working in a hospital in southern India from 2017 to 2018, with the Mission to End Leprosy
00:08:43 |
Tue 15 Jan 2019
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