Pete the vet: Pet toothcare
01.09.10   We all know how important it is to brush our teeth but sadly when it comes to our pets it's a different story. A shocking 80% of pets over the age of three show signs of gum disease and 90% of owners don't even realise that...

Pete the vet: Seasonal parasites
18.08.10 August is the prime month for harvest mites. These seasonal parasites cause huge irritation to cats and dogs and are very different from fleas. Our resident vet, Pete Wedderburn joins us this morning to tell us how to spot these pests...

Pete the vet: Caring for your cat
11.08.10 Caring for your cat, well, most pet owners know the essentials, but how is your kitty's diet, has she been given all the necessary vaccinations, has she been wormed?We're heading back into Pete's busy clinic this morning, where Judy...

Pete the Vet: Worming your cat
04.08.10 All cats can pick up worms, and this can affect their health if not treated. So how often should you worm your cat and what exactly is involved? Pete Wedderburn joins us this morning with his special guest, Eduardo!   WORMING...

Pete the Vet: Microchipping Pets
21.07.10 The recent Dog Breeding legislation brought microchip identification into a new focus. For the past four years, microchipping has been compulsory for all puppies registered with the Irish Kennel Club.   Under the new legislation,...

Pete the Vet: Hot Dogs (and cats!)
23.06.10 With the rising temperatures, this morning Pete was talking about hot dogs (and cats)!!Pets can become seriously ill and can even die because of accidental overheating. Pete will be bringing Tom and Rowley, two Cavalier King Charles...

Pete the Vet: Bumps and swelling
27.05.10 Some are a minor inconvenience, while others are life-threatening, but no matter what the case, if you find an odd bump or swelling on your pet, it's important to take him to the vet straight away. Pete Wedderburn is here with all the...

Pete the Vet - Stray Cats
12.05.10People expect stray cats to be wild and fierce like feral cats, but in fact this is usually not the case, as stray cats are generally tame, loving animals. To tell us more is our resident vet, Pete Wedderburn. Stray pet cats are...

Pete the Vet - Rabbits
28.04.10They're social creatures that have long lives, can cost up to €3000 to keep over a lifetime and commonly suffer from dental disease. But rabbits still make fantastic pets for all the family! In the midst of the UK's Rabbit...

Pete the Vet - Cat Flaps
07.04.10The cat flap can be a nuisance for owners, as any 4 legged creature can sneak through it... but not with microchip-operated cat flaps!* The microchipped cat flap * - Many people have a problem with stray cats, or neighbours'...