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Vet on the radio: mental health of vets, fleas and conferences

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:04:57 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, we discuss a range of topical issues, as well as taking a call from a listener with a dog that's moulting all over the place.

Vet on the radio: Pete the Vet has a long chat with Declan Meehan

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:57:56 +0000

This week on East Coast FM, Pete Wedderburn had a longer-than-usual chat with Declan Meehan, talking about his life story, from wanting to be a vet as a child, to developing a career working as a media vet, to more personal issues, such as his faith in God.

Radio vet spot: compulsory microchipping of dogs in Ireland. A good idea? How much should it cost?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:51:30 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the announcement by the Minster of Agriculture that microchipping will be made compulsory for dogs in Ireland. Will this be a useful measure? How much will it cost? Who should pay for it? To hear the discussion, click on the play button below.

Radio vet spot: Behind the scenes at TV3's Animal A&E

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:53:10 +0000

In this week's radio vet spot, Pete is joined by Andrea Hayes, who co-presents TV3's Animal A&E which airs every Thursday at 7.30pm. Pete and Andrea discuss some of the behind the scenes aspects of creating the television series.

Radio vet spot: the story of Finzi & dealing with obesity in pets

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:08:48 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, we discuss the story of Finzi, an abandoned dog that I rescued recently, and then we go on to discuss the issue of obesity in pets.

Vet on the radio: urine marking in multi-cat households - what to do about that smell?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:09:59 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, Pete Wedderburn discusses the problem of urine marking in households with multiple cats living together.

Vet on the radio: can pet cats cause serious illness in humans?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:39:25 +0000

Cats are often blamed for passing a disease to Toxoplasmosis to humans, but as this radio discussion explains, it's much more complicated than that. Also, is it OK to feed eggs to pets? And what about other scraps and treats?

Pete the Vet radio podcast: Urban foxes - the risk to pets

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:04:45 +0000

On the East Coast FM Vet Spot this week, we discussed urban foxes - is there a serious risk to children? And what about small pets, like cats?

Vet on the radio: compulsory microchipping of dogs in England - could Ireland be next?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:02:40 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, we discussed the news from the UK that it will become compulsory to have all dogs microchipped from April 2013. Why is this being done, and is Ireland likely to introduce similar legislation? Listen here to find out.

East Coast FM 01 Feb 2013

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:21:16 +0000

On this week's East Coast FM Morning Show, we discussed two subjects: first, seabirds getting into trouble due to human pollution, and second, the rights and wrongs of chemotherapy being used to treat pets with cancer.

Vet on the radio: one dog with Parvovirus and another with itchy skin

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:59:53 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, a listener phoned in to discuss her dog: he had just been diagnosed with Parvovirus by her vet. Another listener called in to ask about her itchy dog. To listen to the discussion, click on the play button below.

Radio vet: how do wild animals cope with bad weather in winter?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:46:15 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, we discussed how animals cope with the cold, wet weather of winter. Also, how do you house train pups at a time of year when they don't enjoy going outside at all? And some chat about the new TV3 series of Animal A&E.

Part 2 of radio vet spot: Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile on Newstalk

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:01:02 +0000

Tips on keeping cats successfully, chat about Dublin Zoo, toilet training puppies, eye problems in dogs, dogs attacking the mail, halitosis in dogs with healthy teeth, and using Shuttercal to catalogue your life in pictures

Radio vet spot: Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile on Newstalk

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:54:48 +0000

Listen to Pete talking to Sile on a range of subjects, from "teacup pigs" as pets, resolutions for pet owners, how to stop terriers digging and eating earth, dealing with an aggressive young cat and microchip-coded cat flaps,

East Coast FM Vet Spot: from penguins in Antartica to elephants in Africa

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:15:29 +0000

On this week's vet spot on East Coast FM, we started by talking about penguins in zoos, going on to discuss the latest David Attenborough television programmes on Africa

New Year thoughts about pets - on the radio

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:56:28 +0000

Choosing the right pet in the first place is the most important step towards successful and happy pet ownership. Having said that, all pets can benefit from renewed engagement with their owners, and the New Year can be a useful time to start to form good habits. Listen here for a discussion on this subject.

East Coast Vet Spot: Christmas tips for pets

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:09:53 +0000

This week, we discuss tips for looking after pets on Christmas time.

Vet on the radio: animal rescue groups under pressure at Christmas

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:11:13 +0000

This week on East Coast FM, Pete discusses the plight of animal rescue groups with presenter Declan Meehan.

Vet on the radio: rescue of puppy-farm dogs in Dublin & tail docking in Ireland

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:25:19 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, Declan Meehan asks me about the seizure of a batch of puppies in Dublin this week: on the way to the UK market. We also discussed the issue of tail docking and dew claw removal in Ireland.

Vet on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff Show

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:33:11 +0000

I went in to "review the newspapers" on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff''s lunchtime show, but we ended up covering all sorts of stuff, from the new Animal Health & Welfare Bill to pet obesity to pet dentistry to the emotional trauma of euthanasing pets. To find out more, click on the play button.

Vet on the radio: Miller's surgery live on Facebook & dogs chasing shadows

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:16:00 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week..... and a listener called in to ask why their dog insists on chasing shadows.... click on the play button below to listen

Vet on the radio: Shenanigans with Síle Seoige & Pete the vet

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:46:33 +0000

I was in Newstalk last month, dealing with the usual selection of queries from listeners. From boarding kennels to doggy day care to dog toys and more.

microchips for dogs cats rabbits and more

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:58:21 +0000

Everyone now seems to recognise that it makes sense for all pet dogs to be microchipped from puppyhood, but did you know that microchips are equally useful for cats, rabbits and other pets? Listen to this podcast to find out more.

East Coast FM vet spot: sleeping with your dog - companionship or craziness?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:16:46 +0000

A surprisingly high proportion of people admit to sleeping with their pets beneath the covers: on East Coast FM this week, we discuss this subject, including possible health issues that may be involved.

Spay Ireland 2012 - aiming to reduce Ireland's stray dog population

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:36:07 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, I discussed the Spay Ireland initiative to raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pet dogs and cats. To hear more, click on the play button below.

East Coast FM vet spot: urban foxes and a listener with a stray Muscovy duck

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:17:06 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, a listener called in with an unusual problem: a Muscovy duck had crash-landed onto their conservatory. After dealing with this tricky situation, we moved on to discuss the issue of urban foxes. Click on the play button to listen.

East Coast FM vet spot: cats behaving badly - feline stress and social life

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:13:29 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, a listener sent in a question about a cat spraying urine in their home - in a multi-cat household. In this radio discussion, we talk about how to create a home environment that cats find less stressful.

In memory of Angela Cook - on East Coast FM

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:46:28 +0000

Angela Cook - a long standing client of Brayvet and the owner of two lovely Labradors, Angel and Archie - passed away recently. Angela had appeared on Bray's local radio station, East Coast FM, on several occasions, and this is a short tribute to her, broadcast last week just before Pete Wedderburn's regular vet spot.

East Coast FM vet spot: what to do if your neighbour's dog is barking too much

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:51:09 +0000

Following on from the TV discussion earlier this week about what to do if your own dog is barking too much, East Coast FM's Declan Meehan asked me what to do if your neighbour's dog is the one causing a problem. Listen here.

Vet spot on East Coast FM: can experiments on animals ever be justified?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:07:10 +0000

The figures for animal experimentation in Ireland seem to be on the rise, and this week, we discussed the complex issue of vivisection. This was just a short chat, and we really do need to look into this in more detail with better background information at some stage in the future.

East Coast FM vet spot: dealing with "badly behaved" animals from dogs to horses

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:14:47 +0000

This week, presenter Declan Meehan had two vets to talk to: myself, and Orla Doherty from the Animal Behaviour Clinic. We discussed how to modify animal behaviour, with a particular emphasis on horse behaviour. To listen, click on the play button below.

Vet on radio: greyhounds shot in Limerick & what to do if you find an injured animal on the road

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:39:23 +0000

A couple of subjects discussed on East Coast FM this week. There's a sad greyhound story in the news about former racing dogs being killed by a blunt blow to the head and then dumped - in Limerick. And we deal with this dilemma: when people find animals on the roads - domestic pets - where do they turn? Who bears the cost? It happens all the time....

Vet on the radio: the elephant on the loose.... and dead badgers by the road

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:27:07 +0000

This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the bizarre news story about an unfortunate elephant escaping from the circus and going for a ramble around a Cork suburb. We also discussed what the public should do about dead badgers that are the unlucky victims of road accidents, with their bodies being found beside the road.

Vet spot on East Coast FM: fur farming & keeping dogs fenced in

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:49:38 +0000

In this week's audio clip, I discuss a problem that a listener has because she can't keep her dog fenced in, and she lives in the countryside. Are electric shock collars the answer? Also, more discussion on fur farming.

Crufts, dogs with dry coat & why dog roll in smelly stuff

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:51 +0000

On this week's East Coast FM, we discussed my visit to Crufts last week, and we also answered a few questions from listeners. To listen, click on the play button.

Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile - part two

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:47:37 +0000

This is the second half of my interview with Sile Seoige on Newstalk.

Pete the Vet on Shenanigans with Sile - part one

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:41:00 +0000

I went in to the Newstalk studios to discuss pets with Sile Seoige. This is the first half of our interview.

Stick insects and cats peeing in the house

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:35:04 +0000

In this week's podcast, I discussed stick insects as pets, then a listener called in with a query about her cat who has started marking her curtains with urine. Yucks. Listen here to find out more.

Radio vet spot: hens being kept as pets

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:32:50 +0000

In this week's radio vet spot, we discuss the complexities of hens being kept as pets: taking them to the vet, carrying out medical investigations etc.... listen by clicking on the play button

Radio vet: should dogs be kept on the leash in public places at all times?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:07:03 +0000

This week on East Coast FM, we discussed the situation in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have banned dogs from being allowed off the leash on local beaches at all times. Is this fair and reasonable? Listen by clicking on the play button.

Radio vet: discussion on pet care on Sile Seoige Show on Newstalk Part One

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:17:22 +0000

For the second part of the recent discussion on Newstalk, listen here.

Radio vet Q&A on the Sile Seoige show on Newstalk: part one

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:10:21 +0000

Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhan was standing in for Sile Seoige when I went into the studios last week to discuss various aspects of pet care - from the new movement regulations for pets travelling between European countries, to the importance of having owner details properly registered on microchip databases, to general questions from listeners. Listen to part one here:

Chat with East Coast FM vet: importing pets, why dogs wag their tails, and more

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:13:20 +0000

This week's discussion on East Coast FM with Declan Meehan contained the usual mix of subjects. Listen below.

New Year Resolutions for pet owners

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:25:42 +0000

This week, on East Coast FM, vet Pete Wedderburn starts off by discussing basic house training for new pups and kittens, and he goes on to discuss simple New Years Resolutions for pet owners.

Pete the Vet on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff Show

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:42:23 +0000

Pete joined Sean for a chat on Wednesday 4th January - covering subjects as diverse as behavioural problems in dogs, power cuts in Connemara, the high suicide rate in the veterinary profession and Dara O'Briain's missing puppies. Listen by pressing the play button below.

Vet on the radio: looking after pets over Christmas

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:11:54 +0000

Christmas is a time of celebration for humans but it can be confusing for pets. Why is no-one going to work? Why aren't I being taken for my normal walk? What's this "turkey" stuff instead of my normal dry kibbles? In this radio interview, vet Pete Wedderburn discusses seasonal aspects of pet care over the holiday period.

Zoos: good or bad?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:54 +0000

On East Coast FM this week, vet Pete Wedderburn discusses recent goings-on at Edinburgh and Dublin zoos. Are zoos about conservation of nature, or are they just self-perpetuating institutions at the expense of the animals that they house?

Mink farming in Ireland

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:12:09 +0000

This week's Podcast is a discussion of mink farming in Ireland. This has been banned for over a decade in the UK. Isn't it time that Ireland followed suit?

Pete the Vet on Moncrieff Show on Newstalk

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:38:52 +0000

Here's my most recent Newstalk interview with Sean Moncrieff - a number of queries from pet owning listeners.

Getting rid of mice..... what's the best way?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:23:41 +0000

In this week's veterinary podcast, we discuss dealing with the problem of mice invading people's homes. What's the best way to solve the problem? Listen here to find out.

Sudden hindlimb paralysis in elderly cats

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:50:41 +0000

Aortic thrombo-embolism is a common problem in older cats. In this week's radio discussion, we discuss the causes, the signs that develop, and the various treatment options available.

Vet Slot East Coast FM Thursday 3rd November

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:56:12 +0000

On this week's East Coast FM Morning Show, a caller phoned in with a question about a hamster. Listen for yourself.....

Halloween and pets

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:54:19 +0000

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Puppy farms in Ireland

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:35:38 +0000

This week, my podcast discusses the issue of puppy farming in Ireland.

Vet Slot East Coast FM Thursday 22nd September 2011

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:26:56 +0000

In this week's podcast, the subject is the new young dog trainer on the BBC's One Show - who used dominance style techniques to control an aggressive dog.

Weekly vet podcast: ticks, fleas, keeping cats out of the garden & treating ringworm

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:09:59 +0000

In these week's broadcast, I talk about ticks & fleas, answer a listener's question about how to keep his neighbour's cats away from his aviary, and I discuss how to treat ringworm.

Open or "petting" farms: radio discussion

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:35:15 +0000

Open farms are popular destinations for summer holiday excursions, and they can be an excellent way of both entertaining and educating children. Learn more about them in this podcast.

Rescuing drowning animals

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:42:58 +0000

Should you dive in and rescue your pet from a river? A homeless man did exactly that when somebody allegedly threw his pet into the River Liffey in Dublin. Listen here for a discussion of the subject

No-stun slaughter - banned by the Dutch parliament

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:44:06 +0000

This week, a vote by the Dutch parliament has passed a ban on the no-stun slaughter of animals, as practiced by the Moslem and Jewish communities. Listen here to our radio discussion about this on East Coast FM.

Pets and drinking water: are muddy puddles safe?

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:08:51 +0000

Pets seem to drink from all sorts of places, including muddy puddles and ditches. Is this safe? And why do they so often reject the fresh tap water that we leave down for them? To find out more, listen here:

Washing dogs.... on the radio

pete@brayvet.com (Pete Wedderburn) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:00:12 +0000

This week on East Coast FM, we discussed how to keep dogs clean: brushing or washing? Listen here: