Pete the Vet's Podcast

Scientists have spiced human DNA into the genome of pig embryos, tweaking the immunoreactivity of the pig's livers so that they are not rejected when transplanted into humans. Listen to the podcast to hear Pete the Vet's take on this.

This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the complicated issue of deciding when to euthanase a pet, and the then goes on to explain about the various options for looking after your pet's body, including burial and cremation.

Recent research has helped us to understand why we speak to animals in "funny" voices, and how much difference it makes to the animals when we do this. To find out more, listen to this podcast.

This week's podcast discusses pet first aid, education of children about animal care, and finally, the serious issue of dog theft

Pete the Vet discusses seal rescue in Ireland, describing a recent case where he was involved with the rescue of an injured seal pup on a local beach

This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the recent research which has led to a new recommendation in the early treatment of heart disease. He also discusses the high cost of long term treatment of these types of cases, and the way that pet insurance can help. Other topics discussed included pet theft, and the issue of bovine TB being carried by wildlife.

In this week's podcast, Pete discusses the story of Sissi, a cat who was deliberately shot with a high velocity rifle. Pete describes how this may have happened, and what can be done to prevent it.

Many people want to know why their dog is dragging its bottom along the ground - so-called sledging or scooting. This podcast discusses this topic, explaining the possible reasons. We also discuss the issue of dogs being frightened of fireworks.

Tragically, a baby was killed in the UK by a dog, and a young boy was severely injured. In this podcast, Pete discusses the issues behind these dog attacks that seem to occur with a depressing frequency. What can be done to stop them?

In this week's podcast, Pete discusses the legacy of James Herriot, the well known veterinary author from the Yorkshire Dales who would be 100 on 4th October if he was still alive today.

Kennel Cough is one of those "optional" vaccines, but what is the disease, and which pets need to be protected against it? Listen to Pete the Vet's podcast to find out more

Greyhound racing is under pressure globally and has just been banned in New South Wales. In this podcast, Pete the Vet discusses the situation in Ireland.

This is the time of year when children go back to school, and daily activities change from summer holiday mode to term time routines. This can affect dogs, just like people. In this podcast, Pete the Vet discusses how to minimise any negative impact on your pet.

In his weekly podcast, Pete discusses various behavioural issues of pet dogs from stealing food off tables, to sniffing people in an antisocial way, and more

In this week's podcast from East Coast FM, we discuss itchiness, a common summer ailment in pet dogs. From this daily issue for pet owners, we then moved to discuss the appalling situation in China where dogs are boiled alive to be eaten.

Cats are much misunderstood and this podcast aims to pass on six important facts about cats that everyone should know.

Goldfish can make great pets, and Pete the Vet has a few tips on how to make them live for longer, as healthy happy creatures.

Puppy farming is still a big issue in Ireland, with pups regularly being intercepted on the way to being sold in the UK.

On East Coast FM this week, we covered a range of subjects, from Pete's entry in Dublin Ironman 70.3 to #IceCreamGate to worms in dogs

@im703dublin Pete the Vet did his weekly vet spot on East Coast FM in triathlon gear this week. To find out why, listen to this short clip

This week, Pete the Vet discussed the recently released figures on animal experimentation in Ireland. and he discusses the ethics of vivisection: is it every justifiable to experiment on animals?

Pets love playing ball games - whether dogs chasing a ball in the park, or a cat following a ball rolling down the stairs. Listen to Pete the Vet talk about the various ball throwing options.

If you find an injured or abandoned bird, what should you do to help? Pete the Vet explains the different scenarios that can occur, and the action you should take.

Brachycephalic dogs (like Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs) often suffer because they cannot breathe properly. Pete the Vet explains the background to this issue, and what can be done to deal with it.

I talked about the importance of checking for hidden wildlife before we tidy up our gardens or cut our long grass. #animals like hedgehogs can be badly cut by garden strimmers.