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...

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

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

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...

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...

I've started a new weekly vet spot on Spirit radio - you can listen here www.spiritradio.ie/podcast/pete...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Pet tech: how technology can help pet health. 10 min podcast. www.petethevet.com/pet-tech-how...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

Feline diabetes (which is common) no longer needs injections of insulin for control. This new treatment works in a different way & is great for needle-averse cats & owners #LVS25 #LondonVetShow

AI is the buzz theme at #LondonVetShow. Main function: listening in to the conversation between vet & pet owner then creating detailed clinical notes that summarize what's going on with the pet. How would you all feel about this happening at your local vet?

I'm at #LondonVetShow #LVS25 for the next 2 days. It's important to keep up to date ( it's now 40 years since I qualified). This first lecture is a great example of why I need to be here!

When is it ethical to put clothes on pets? Listen to this short podcast to find out! www.petethevet.com/10-minute-po...

I've been speaking on the radio about the need for a new way of classifying pet theft in Ireland: they are so much more than just "property". You can listen to my Newstalk interview here www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I’ve been busy talking about fear of fireworks in pets this week, over at Newstalk as well on my local radio station, East Coast FM. See here www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig... for Newstalk or here for the local radio version www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

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, how to help a dog terrified of going up stairs, and a cat that’s started howling at night. www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I've had a summer break from posting podcasts, so here is the first of a few this week catching up on answers to pet queries www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

In this week’s ten minute 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 (a St Bernard). www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

Topics in this weeks 10 min podcast include excessive panting in dogs to high blood pressure to the risks of eating slugs and snails. Also, different ways to get cats to hunt less often, and taking on a pet rabbit (or better again, a pair of pet rabbits). www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I'm on the road to #lanesborough for the @two_provinces_triathlon today. My T-shirt carries a message for my friend and rival: doctors are so serious while vets just wanna have fun. See you out there, Dr Dan. It's going to be a great race in fabulous sunny conditions! #triathlon #partyanimal

The triathlon season is well underway. I am a slow starter this year: my first race is happening in just over a week, in Co Longford - @twoprovincestri. It's a really enjoyable race, and there are still spaces if anyone else would like to compete. www.petethevet.com/why-i-keep-r...

This podcast explains how to identify ticks in pets, how to remove them safely, and best of all, how to prevent them completely. I also discuss lameness in a listener's dog, and I touch on the topic of raw food as a source of nutrition for pets. www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I took part in an interesting discussion on Newstalk's Lunchtime Live yesterday: are pets to blame for the falling human birthrate in Ireland today? Are people choosing pets over children? To listen, see here www.newstalk.com/news/are-pet...

In this week’s short podcast, we discuss a Cocker Spaniel with a rare type of haemophilia, plus we discuss other topics briefly, including the summer itch in pets, plus queries from listeners. www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

Ireland's entry for Eurovision is called Laika Party . I thought this just a catchy party-song, but Emmy the (Norwegian) singer/songwriter is an animal lover. The song is a tribute to Laika, a Russian stray dog tragically sacrificed for space travel. The best of luck to Emmy.

10 min podcast: the basics of life with a new puppy. The summertime is the best time to take on a new puppy. To find out the reason for this, and to check on what's involved in bringing a new animal into your life, listen here. www.petethevet.com/18607-2/

I'm heading to Galway Bay Hotel for the Fur Ball tonight. As a patron of Madra.ie, I am delighted to support this joint fundraising event with Galway Cat Rescue and Galway SPCA. #GCR #GalwaySPCA #Madra #furball See furball.ie for more

Lungworm is an increasingly common parasite in dogs, and it can have a lethal impact. Dogs pick this up easily, by swallowing slugs, snails or frogs. Every year dozens of dogs in Ireland die from this, despite the fact that it can easily be prevented. Listen here www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

In this short podcast, we discuss the fact that we are heading into peak flea and tick season. What should pet owners do to protect their pets, while also making sure that they do not harm the environment (insects and birds) in any way? Listen here www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

After my visit to the recent BSAVA vet congress, I heard about a proposed medication to make pets live longer. To hear my take on this, listen to the podcast here: www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I'm backer #75 of 'What is the health status of wild stranded dolphins in the west coast of Ireland?' on @lets_experiment experiment.com/projects/wha... This is a great project! Please join me in helping these researchers

Here's a short chat I had with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk's Hard Shoulder about the issue of pet obesity: how frank should vets be when it comes to discussing this topic with owners of podgy pets? www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

I love this #BSAVA concept. A fireside chat with a well known vet, just "shooting the breeze". Today it's Danielle Gunn-Moore, the most expert cat expert of them all. If my own cat was ever seriously ill, she's the person I'd talk to.

Artificial Intelligence is making a mark in vet clinics, just as it is in other areas of life. I went to a few lectures on this today: it's early days & still far from perfect but it's easy to see that in a decade, this will play a major role for both vets and pet owners #bsava25

An update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) from Danielle Gunn-Moore:: after decades of cats dying of this, we finally have a treatment that completely cures this. It's great to have this full update. #bsava25