Pete Wedderburn

Pete the Vet's Podcast

Science EN ↓ 391 episodes

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.

Author

Pete Wedderburn

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.petethevet.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Pete the Vet Podcast: the "Ebola Dog" and other pet queries 20.10.2014

This week's podcast starts with a discussion of the "Ebola dog", then answers a few queries, from "when is it right to have a pet euthanased", to dressing up pets in clothes, to winter problems of pets

Pete the Vet Podcast: itchy ears in dogs. Why does it happen? Does ear plucking help? 30.09.2014

Itchy ears are one of the most common reasons for dogs needing to visit the vet. This week's podcast talks about how to deal with this common problem. Does ear plucking help?

Pete the Vet podcast: how to make your pet a happy traveller - dealing with travel sickness 23.09.2014

This week, Pete the Vet discusses ways to ensure that your pet is a happy traveller when being taken for trips in the car

Vet on the radio: people keeping poisonous spiders as pets in Ireland 15.09.2014

In our podcast this week, we discuss the discovery of poisonous spiders in a house in Ireland.

Vet on the radio: children being bitten by dogs plus National Chipping Month in Ireland 08.09.2014

Two subjects for discussion today: the young boy being badly bitten by a dog in North Dublin recently, and then the details of National Chipping Month - highlighting the importance of microchips in Ireland

Vet on the radio: "collaborative consumption" - how petsitting helps everyone 31.08.2014

Pete the Vet spent his summer holiday looking after someone else's pets and house in Greece - in this interview, he discusses the phenomenon of internet-enabled pet sitting in other countries via websites like www.trustedhousesitters.com

Vet on the Radio: why do some vets enjoy working in the media? 31.08.2014

What motivates vets to work in the media? Pete the Vet discusses the reasons why he enjoys spending time on the radio, tv, in print and on social media instead of staying in the consulting room and operating theatre.

Vet on the radio: Kennel Cough - what is it, exactly, and is your dog at risk? 23.07.2014

This week's subject is Kennel Cough, caused by Bordetella Bronchiseptica, which is a common infectious cough of dogs. To learn more about this disease, listen to the track.

Vet on the Radio: the Moncrieff Show, from Housemydog to rogue seagulls to saving tigers 17.07.2014

On the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Pete the Vet discusses a range of topical subjects with Sean Moncrieff. From Dublin seagulls to the challenge of holiday pet care to helping conservation of tigers to dealing with fear of thunder. Listen here:

Vet on the radio: teaching cats to use the human loo 14.07.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the latest fad of teaching cats to use the human toilet.

Vet on the radio: dogs in hot cars - people don't mean to let their pets die 22.06.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Pete the Vet discusses the common, appalling issue of dogs dying when left in hot cars

Vet on the radio: what to do if you find an injured young bird 16.06.2014

Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn explains what to do if you find a young bird that seems to be injured. Click here to listen

Vet on the radio: future treatments for spinal injuries in animals 05.06.2014

Listen to BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discussing new treatments for spinal injuries in pets on East Coast FM this week

Vet on the radio: SpayAware, rescue dogs as pets & keeping hot dogs cool 03.06.2014

On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses SpayAware, as well as the latest ISPCA rescue of over sixty dogs from a breeding establishment.

Vet on the radio: Pete the Vet with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk 30.05.2014

BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn on Newstalk's Moncrieff show - Spay/neuter awareness, what to do with pets when you go on holiday and more.....

Vet on the radio: this is SpayAware Week - save lives by getting your pet spayed or neutered 23.05.2014

BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses SpayAware on his weekly vet spot on East Coast FM

Vet on the radio: from sheep shearing to animal hoarding 20.05.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn briefly tackles sheep shearing before discussing the syndrome of animal hoarding

Vet on the radio: is it OK to take a dog along to a human sponsored walk event? 11.05.2014

On East Coast FM, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses taking dogs along on sponsored walks that are planned as human events.

Vet on the radio: getting ready for summer with your pets 04.05.2014

On East Coast FM this week, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses getting ready for the summer heat with your pet: how to avoid problems

Vet on the radio: the shameful fact that ten dogs are killed in Irish dog pounds every day 24.04.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the latest stray dog statistics: far too many dogs are produced in Ireland and the result is that ten healthy dogs are killed every day in dog pounds across the country

Vet on the radio: chocolate poisoning in dogs & why shared custody of pets can make sense 24.04.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses chocolate poisoning in pets, and why shared custody of pets can make sense when human relationships don't work out

Vet on the radio: why greyhounds make great pets 13.04.2014

On East Coast FM this week, Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the background to greyhound racing in Ireland, and the reason why people should consider taking on a greyhound as a pet.

Vet on the radio: it's springtime and the animals are breeding - time to spay and neuter 30.03.2014

Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn talks on East Coast FM about springtime: now is the best time to get your pet spayed or neutered

Pete the Vet: on Spirit Radio discussing his trip looking at rabies & street dogs in a slum in Delhi 27.03.2014

BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn recently spent a week doing a survey on rabies in a slum in Delhi. In this radio interview, he discusses the trip

Vet on the radio: from doggy dancing to strictly dancing 21.03.2014

This week on East Coast FM, BrayVet's Pete Wedderburn discusses the phenomenon of "heel work to music" & mentions his own dancing plans

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