Pete the Vet's Podcast
1) 10 min podcast: Christmas tips for pets from a 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.
2) 10 minute podcast: is it ethical to put clothing on pets?
When is it OK to dress pets in clothes? When it's for their health, safety and comfort. Listen to the podcast to find out more.
3) 10 min podcast and more: How to protect your pets during Halloween
Halloween is a difficult time for many pets, with fear of fireworks causing much distress. This short podcasts highlights what you can do to keep your pets safe and happy.
4) 10 min podcast - Choosing the right dog for your home and family
This week, we discuss how to choose the perfect pet dog for your particular situation. I am a fan of rescue dogs: no need to feed the pedigree breeding market. Pedigree dogs do come up for rescue some...Show More
5) Why it makes sense to "adopt, don't shop" when getting a dog
If you're getting a new dog, please avoid buying from puppy farmers. Thousands of dogs need to be adopted every year, and this should be everyone's first choice.
6) The new National SPCA Ireland
In this short podcast, we discuss the merging of the ISPCA and the DSPCA to form a new, single, National SPCA in Ireland.
7) 10 min podcast: heat stroke in hot weather, ear disease and swimming, a dog terrified of stairs, a cat howling at night
In this short podcast, recorded on a hot day in mid August, we discuss heat stroke in dogs in hot weather, the link between ear disease and swimming and how to help a dog terrified of going up stairs...Show More
8) 10 min podcast: conjunctivitis, a cat attacking visitors, a high energy dog in an apartment & how much to feed a giant breed dog
In this week's podcast: we discuss conjunctivitis in dogs, a cat attacking visitors, a high energy dog in an apartment & how much to feed a giant breed dog (St Bernard)
9) 10 min podcast: dogs stressed after kennels, dogs licking paws & doggy dementia
This week, we talk about dogs stressed after boarding kennels, dogs licking their paws all the time and dogs suffering from senile dementia
10 min podcast: dogs stressed after kennels, dogs licking paws & doggy dementia
11:10 | Jul 22nd, 2025
10) 10 min podcast: pet queries, from panting to high blood pressure to eating slugs
This week, we discuss a range of pet queries, from excessive panting to high blood pressure to the risks of eating slugs and snails to parasite control in cats that eat small prey.
10 min podcast: pet queries, from panting to high blood pressure to eating slugs
10:18 | Jul 14th, 2025