Pete the Vet
@petethevet.bsky.social
I'm a companion animal veterinarian with a mission to talk about pets and pet health, sharing information via http://PeteTheVet.com website, newspapers,television & radio. #XDissenter
Is your dog constantly licking their paw or scratching their ears after a walk in the grass? 🌾 Seasonal allergies in pets manifest through itchy skin, red ears, and paw chewing. Check out my guide on post-walk pollen care & treatments: 👇 www.petethevet.com/protecting-y...
Protecting Your Pets During Allergy Season: A Veterinary Guide - Pete the Vet
Is your dog or cat scratching uncontrollably? Pete the Vet breaks down the symptoms of an allergy to pollens in pets.
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Heading to a local lake with your dog? ☀️ Watch out for toxic Blue-Green Algae! Warm, stagnant water can harbor cyanobacteria that trigger rapid seizures and collapse. Learn how to spot the signs and protect your pet: 👇 www.petethevet.com/blue-green-a...
The Hidden Summer Danger in Irish Lakes: Protecting Your Dog from Blue-Green Algae - Pete the Vet
Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) this summer. Pete the Vet explains symptoms, immediate action steps, and how to spot toxic water.
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Thinking of getting a puppy? 🐶 Summer is the absolute best time for house training and socialisation! Check out my guide on rescue adoption, ethical breeding, and puppy farm red flags to avoid: 👇 www.petethevet.com/summer-puppy...
Why Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Puppy (And How to Do It Ethically) - Pete the Vet
Thinking of getting a dog? Pete the Vet explains why summer is the best season for puppy training, the benefits of rescue adoption, and how to spot puppy farm red flags.
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Planning a summer holiday? ☀️ Boarding kennels & pet sitters book out fast! Learn how to navigate EU pet passports, trial runs with new minders, and understanding post-boarding dog behavior. 👇 petethevet.com/holiday-care... #PeteTheVet #PetTravel #DogMinders #PetPassport
Tips from the Pete the Vet on holiday care for dogs - Pete the Vet
Planning a summer trip? Pete the Vet shares essential tips on holiday care for dogs, including boarding kennels, pet sitters, travel passports, and helping your dog recover from post-holiday stress.
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19 years in triathlon and I’m firmly a "completer" not a "contender." 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ My Two Provinces race report involves swimming extra distance, losing my bike in T1, getting a drafting penalty, and a post-race paella recovery. Read the full recap: www.petethevet.com/twoprovinces...
My Two Provinces Triathlon: Older, Slower, but Still Claiming the Paella - Pete the Vet
Pete the Vet recaps his Two Provinces Triathlon 2026: his navigation fails, a drafting penalty, pre-race delusions, and why Two Provinces remains Ireland's best race
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It has taken six months to write about this, but now here is the final chapter of my beloved dog Finzi's life. At 13, a pancreatic tumour meant making the hardest call an owner can make. Choosing peace over pain at home was the kindest choice for her. ❤️ www.petethevet.com/farewellfinz...
Farewell to Pete the Vet's beloved dog Finzi: the end of a good life, lived to the full - Pete the Vet
Veterinarian Pete Wedderburn shares the quiet, peaceful story of saying goodbye to his beloved 13-year-old rescue dog, Finzi, and choosing comfort over pain.
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The debate on domestic cats and wildlife is fiercely polarized. 🐱 But extreme indoor bans overlook 5,500 years of history (and vital rodent control) in Ireland. If your cat is a hunter, here are simple, practical steps you can take to protect local birds: www.petethevet.com/cats_and_wil...
Finding Balance: The Polarizing Debate on Cats and Wildlife - Pete the Vet
Is it time to restrict domestic cats to protect Irish wildlife? Pete the Vet weighs in on the polarized debate about cats and wildlife, sharing tips to curb hunting behaviour. He also offers seasonal ...
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Pet emergency at 3 AM? 🐾 The way out-of-hours vet care works has completely evolved. Learn how to quickly access Dublin's 24/7 emergency clinics, plus the real science behind dog emotions and midnight cat behavior! 👇https://www.petethevet.com/emergencyvetcare/
Think it's the perfect afternoon for a long dog walk? ☀️ Exercise in hot weather is the #1 cause of heatstroke in dogs. Learn how to spot the signs, what to do in an emergency, and how to keep vet costs manageable. 👇https://www.petethevet.com/summer-pet-safety/
Finding out that a pet is pregnant can be a shock! 🐾 From mastering nutrition and tracking body temperatures to giving new mums plenty of space, managing pet pregnancies is a 24/7 job. Check out my latest blog post for essential vet advice: petethevet.com/petpregnanci... #PeteTheVet #PetCare
The Reality of Pet Pregnancies: What You Need to Know - Pete the Vet
Learn how to safely manage pet pregnancies with expert veterinary advice on nutrition, labor signs, newborn care, and essential early socialization tips.
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I've written a piece in the The Telegraph today about how to get the best value from your vet and from pet insurance. You can read it here www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/... I am going online in the comments section below that article on the Telegraph site between 1 and 2pm today
Eight ways to get better value from your dog’s vet and pet insurance
Our experienced veterinary surgeon reveals the questions owners should ask to save money while ensuring their dogs receive excellent care
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The start of my 19th triathlon season. "I leapt onto my bike like an elderly cowboy heaving himself onto a horse that was, at best, trotting..." I've written a short race report about my first race of the triathlon season, in Clonmel last Sunday. www.petethevet.com/clonmeltriat...
The "Smell the Races" (and feel the River) Start to my 19th Triathlon Season - Pete the Vet
Nineteen years into the sport, I’ve realized that I need two things to keep me moving: a group of fellow lunatics and a coach I pay to nag me. Essentially, I use the threat of public humiliation as my...
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Chocolate and lilies aren't just Easter holiday hazards—they are serious risks to our pets every single day of the year. Check out my latest blog post and podcast interview for essential advice on managing these year-round threats to your dogs and cats: www.petethevet.com/chocolatelil...
Chocolate toxicity in dogs and lily poisoning in cats - a year-round threat - Pete the Vet
Whether it's a hidden stash of treats or a beautiful bouquet, common household items can quickly cause a poisoning emergency for our pets. In this interview, Pete the Vet explains why chocolate and li...
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I've started a new weekly vet spot on Spirit radio - you can listen here www.spiritradio.ie/podcast/pete...
Pete the Vet answers your questions – Spirit Radio
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Is the "annual pet booster" a thing of the past? Modern veterinary medicine is shifting from blanket protocols to Individualized Risk Assessment. My latest guide explains why your pet's lifestyle (and geography!) should dictate their vaccine schedule. www.petethevet.com/petvaccinati...
Does Your Pet Need Annual Boosters? A Vet’s Guide to Personalized Vaccinations - Pete the Vet
Veterinary expert Pete Wedderburn discusses the shift toward individualized risk assessment in pet vaccinations. Learn the difference between core and non-core vaccines, and how your dog or cat’s soci...
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From CT scans to brain surgery, pet care now rivals human medicine—but at what cost? I’ve written on the CMA’s review of vet profession here: www.petethevet.com/the-evolutio... #VetTwitter #CMA #PetCare #UKBusiness #AnimalWelfare
The evolution of the veterinary profession in the UK - and Ireland - Pete the Vet
The UK veterinary profession is under the spotlight following the CMA’s final report on competition and rising costs. From new caps on prescription fees to mandatory transparency regarding corporate o...
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My 10 min podcast this week is on choosing holiday care for your pet. You've booked your perfect itinerary. Then you look at the dog. Suddenly, your dream getaway feels like a betrayal. But it doesn't have to be a choice between your holiday and their happiness. www.petethevet.com/how-to-choos...
How to Choose the Best Holiday Care for Your Pets: A Stress-Free Guide - Pete the Vet
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are dreaming of our next getaway. However, for pet owners, the excitement of travel often comes with a side of
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Dog breeds with innate poor health continue to be popular. With Crufts last week, and the St Patrick's Day dog show today in Dublin, pedigree dogs are under the spotlight. Read my latest blog post and listen to my short podcast here www.petethevet.com/breeding-for...
Breeding for Health, Not Just Looks: A Vet’s Perspective - Pete the Vet
Breeding for good health should be the focus for dog breeders producing puppies for sale. Yet dogs with innate poor health continue to be popular. As a vet in
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Paws and petals: make sure your home and garden are safe for your dogs and cats. Listen to my podcast on this topic here: www.petethevet.com/avoiding-gar...
How to avoid garden hazards for pets: 10 min podcast - Pete the Vet
Gardens are meant to be places for playing and relaxing. Make sure that your garden is safe for your pets. This short podcast (link at the foot of this page)
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Pet tech: how technology can help pet health. 10 min podcast. www.petethevet.com/pet-tech-how...
Pet tech: how technology can help pet health. 10 min podcast. - Pete the Vet
As a veterinarian, the hardest part of my job has always been that my patients can’t talk. For decades, we’ve relied on a pet owner’s "gut feeling" to catch
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This week's podcast discusses a common and often unrecognised risk: getting too close together when taking photos of pets and people. www.petethevet.com/riskspetspeo...
Risks of taking photos of pets and people close together - ten min podcast - Pete the Vet
Avoid taking risks when taking photos of pets and people close together
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This week's 10 min podcast and blog post features a discussion on how to help pets stay calm and comfortable in storms. See here for more www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast: helping pets cope with stormy weather - Pete the Vet
Keeping Your animal family Calm: Helping Pets Through Irish Storms With the wind rattling the windows and the rain coming down in sheets, it’s not just us
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In this week's blog post and podcast, learn about dog cloning and dog poop DNA profiling, as well as a discussion about dogs in the same house not getting on... For more, see here www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast: cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops and other bits & pieces - Pete the Vet
In this week's podcast, we discuss cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops, rescuing dogs across Ireland, and finally, a listener's query about her two dogs
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Over 100 swans call Bray Harbour home, but staying safe in an urban environment is a challenge. 🦢 Listen to my latest podcast on the issues affecting our local swan colony and how you can help www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca... #Bray #Wicklow #WildlifeConservation
10 min podcast: update on the swan sanctuary in my local town, Bray, Co Wicklow - Pete the Vet
local volunteers care about the beautiful white birds in our harbour If you’ve spent a morning walking the Bray Promenade, you’ve likely seen them—the
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Read my blog post and listen to my short podcast on the serious issue of puppy farming and dog export to UK and Europe www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast: illegal farming and export of puppies from Ireland - Pete the Vet
The issue of puppy farming in Ireland continues to be a serious welfare concern. This 10 minute podcast discusses the main issues involved. Click on the
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I was on the Anton Savage Show on Newstalk talking about how to protect pets from harm in cold weather. Listen to the interview here www.newstalk.com/.../how-to-p.... Keep warm, everyone! And a very Happy New Year to you all.
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This week’s short podcast talks about what to do if your pets gets into trouble this Christmas, and how to avoid the most common problems at this time of year. Listen at the following link: www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast: A Vet’s Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas - Pete the Vet
This week's short podcast talks about what to do if your pets gets into trouble this Christmas, and how to avoid the most common problems at this time of
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Ozempic type injections being developed for overweight pets? I was asked about this on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff Show. You can hear the discussion & read a few facts about this here www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast from Newstalk: obesity injections for dogs? - Pete the Vet
There was a recent article in the Guardian newspaper about Ozempic type injections being developed for overweight pets. I was asked to comment on this on
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Canine Cognitive Disorder (CCD) or dog Alzheimers is very common as our pets grow old. I've written a short piece on this to accompany my recent chat on Newstalk about this important condition. See here for more www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...
10 min podcast - dementia in dogs - Pete the Vet
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), often referred to as "dog Alzheimer's," is a prevalent and progressive neurobehavioral syndrome affecting senior and
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Pancreatitis is a common enough cause of vomiting in dogs. Diagnosis has become more accurate in recent years & this was a timely update #LondonVetShow #LVS25
