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
How the companionship of animals can help humans, plus new controls on the sale of dogs in pet shops
The companionship of animals brings many benefits to humans: listen to this short podcast to find out more. Also, what's going on with the sale of dogs in pet shops in the UK and California?
00:12:11 |
Sat 12 Jan 2019
Cherishing pets at Christmas: a practical approach. Podcast from Pete the Vet
From Christmas presents to Christmas dinner: what should people be doing for their pets this year?
00:05:14 |
Sat 22 Dec 2018
The importance of socialising kittens: Pete the Vet Podcast
Kittens need to be well socialised so that they grow up to be calm, friendly pets. To find out more about this, listen to this podcast.
00:05:44 |
Mon 03 Dec 2018
How to help pets during fireworks season
At this time of year, fireworks cause many dogs (and cats) to get upset because they are afraid of the sights, sounds and smells. Listen to this podcast to learn how to help pets stay calm and relaxe…
00:08:15 |
Tue 23 Oct 2018
How to wash your dog
Do you ever wash your dog or cat? This is one of the routine parts of pet care which many people wonder about. How often should a pet be washed? What sort of shampoo or soap should be used? How long …
00:06:21 |
Wed 26 Sep 2018
Loss of trust in pet vaccines: the history of why this has happened
Some pet owners have lost their trust in vaccinations, and as a consequence, they are refusing to have their pets vaccinated according to their vets' recommendations. As a result, epidemics of diseas…
00:09:31 |
Mon 10 Sep 2018
New puppy selling regulations in the UK: what does it mean for Ireland?
Puppy farms tend to produce pups that grow up to be adult dogs with behavioural problems, and the UK has been very progressive in tackling these issues. The UK has just passed "Lucy's Law" which bans…
00:04:04 |
Mon 27 Aug 2018
From bees to animal cruelty in Ireland: Pete the Vet Podcast
After a brief mention of "bee rescue", this week's talk focusses on the truth about animal cruelty legislation and enforcement in Ireland.
00:16:11 |
Wed 22 Aug 2018
The perils of poorly bred pedigree cats: Pete the Vet podcast from East Coast FM
Pedigree cats need to be bred with care, choosing only healthy individuals without extreme conformation (such as flat faces or odd-shaped ears), and health testing should be done to prevent inherited…
00:06:04 |
Mon 13 Aug 2018
A story of an injured swan: podcast from Pete the Vet on East Coast FM
A swan in a local harbour was attacked by a dog and badly injured. To find out what happened, listen to this podcast.
00:05:18 |
Mon 13 Aug 2018
Overheating dogs again!
Every summer dogs die in cars, whether parked or being driven by the owner. So everyone, please be very very careful. Listen to the podcast to find out more.
00:04:52 |
Wed 18 Jul 2018
Is a raw meat diet better for itchy dogs?
Bonnie suffers from itchy skin: this podcast discusses food allergy, and in particular the possible benefits of a raw meat diet for dogs that are itching.
00:10:04 |
Wed 18 Jul 2018
Caring For Pets In A Heatwave - Pete the Vet on Spirit Radio
During this long hot summer, it's more important than ever to care for your pets carefully to make sure that they stay safe and comfortable.
00:12:12 |
Tue 10 Jul 2018
Urgent reminder from Gardai: NEVER LEAVE DOGS IN CARS OR VANS IN HOT WEATHER
In this warm weather, it is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a vehicle. At the Groove Festival in Bray last weekend, a dog had to be removed from the back of a van by the police after it was found to have …
00:04:52 |
Mon 09 Jul 2018
Keeping pets safe in hot weather & the issue of dog breeds in movies
Heatstroke is a big risk to dogs and owners need to be aware of how to keep their pets cool. And Pugs, like all flat faced dogs are more prone to this. The new Disney movie Patrick features a Pug and…
00:06:31 |
Mon 02 Jul 2018
Spaying and neutering: why is it so important?
This is SpayAware week in Ireland, highlighting the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats for health reasons as well as for population control. To find out more, listen to the podcast.
00:08:45 |
Mon 04 Jun 2018
How can vets help to deal with the issue of antibiotic resistance? Podcast from Pete the Vet
Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to human health. The veterinary profession uses antibiotics as much as the human medical profession. So how much of a role can vets play in dealing with this…
00:05:54 |
Mon 21 May 2018
Irish vets speak out about brachycephalic dogs
At their annual conference this weekend, Irish pet vets urged members of the public to “think twice” before buying a flat faced dog like a pug, bulldog or French bulldog. This podcast discusses the …
00:07:34 |
Mon 21 May 2018
From alpacas to emotional support animals being transported
This week, Pete talks about alpacas, as well as emotional support animals being transported in airlines
00:07:25 |
Mon 21 May 2018
David, Alistair and Susan: Calling pets by human names.
Spot, Rover, Tibbles and Pickles may be traditional pet names, but these days people are calling their pets by human names. This podcast considers why this is happening, and discusses pets' names in …
00:07:22 |
Mon 21 May 2018
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