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Pete the Vet"s Podcast

Pete Wedderburn

I am a veterinary surgeon with a passion for communicating my love of my work through writing, radio, television and the internet. My mission is to use the media to act as an advocate on behalf of animals. I am a partner in a busy 4 vet practice in Bray, Co Wicklow, Ireland, but I spend 50% of my working week on media work. I"ve been broadcasting a weekly "vet spot" on my local radio station, East Coast FM, for the past fifteen years, and I"m delighted, through Soundcloud, to now make this weekly

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00:07:32

Why it makes sense to "adopt, don't shop" when...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/09/18

If you're getting a new dog, please avoid buying from puppy farmers. Thousands of dogs need to be adopted every year, and this should be everyone's first choice.

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00:10:10

10 min podcast: heat stroke in hot weather, ear...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/09/17

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 and how to help a dog terrified of going up stairs, a cat that's started howling at night.

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00:08:55

10 min podcast: conjunctivitis, a cat attacking...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/08/06

In this week's 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 (St Bernard)

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00:11:10

10 min podcast: dogs stressed after kennels, dogs...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/07/22

This week, we talk about dogs stressed after boarding kennels, dogs licking their paws all the time and dogs suffering from senile dementia

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00:10:18

10 min podcast: pet queries, from panting to high...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/07/14

This week, we discuss a range of pet queries, from excessive panting to high blood pressure to the risks of eating slugs and snails to parasite control in cats that eat small prey.

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00:08:16

10 min podcast: listeners' queries, from nervous...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/06/04

This week, a number of common pet questions were discussed, submitted by listeners to Declan Meehan's Morning Show on East Coast FM

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00:08:16

10 min podcast: listeners' queries, from nervous...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/06/04

This week, we discuss a range of common pet questions submitted by listeners to East Coast FM's Morning Show with Declan Meehan

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00:14:16

10 min podcast: preventing and treating ticks in pets

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Ticks are common in summertime in Ireland. This podcast explains how to identify ticks, how to remove them safely, and best of all, how to prevent them completely.

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00:10:47

10 min podcast: haemophilia in dogs plus listeners'...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this week's short podcast, we discuss a dog with a rare type of haemophilia, plus we discuss other topics briefly, including the summer itch in pets, plus queries from listeners.

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00:12:30

10 min podcast: the basics of life with a new puppy

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/05/14

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.

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00:08:47

10 min podcast: update on lungworm in dogs

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Lungworm is an increasingly common parasite in dogs, and it can have a lethal impact. To find out more, and to check what you need to do to protect your pet, listen here.

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00:08:08

10 min podcast: the pros and cons of flea control for...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This week, we discussed 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?

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00:04:21

10 min podcast: How to make your pet live a longer life

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/04/22

After my visit to the BSAVA vet congress, I heard about a proposed medication to make pets live longer. To hear my take on this, listen in!

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00:11:11

10 min podcast - taking pets to the UK

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/03/28

As summer approaches, many people plan to take their pets with them on trips to the UK and Europe. This short podcast explains what you need to do to prepare for this.

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00:10:15

10 minute podcast: alternative treatments for pets

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/03/04

In this week's podcast, I discuss the use of alternative or complementary treatments for animals. What's the evidence behind them, and how should they fit in with conventional veterinary care for pets?

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00:04:43

10 min podcast: what to do if you see a wandering dog

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/03/03

It's common for dogs to be seen wandering the streets, with no owner in sight. What should you do if you see such an animal?

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00:08:18

10 min podcast: an appeal to raise funds for an...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Most animal rescue groups are occasionally faced with the challenge of an animal needing medical or surgical treatment with a high price tag. Today we discuss one such case, under the care of the ISPCA.

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00:08:47

10 minute podcast: pets and emotions - what are they...

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/02/17

In this short podcast, we discuss the current thinking on pets experiencing emotions.

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00:06:07

10 min podcast: dental care in pets

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Pets need dental care, just like humans, but this is often misunderstood. This short podcast explains why it's so important, and what should be done at home to ensure that pets have optimal dental health.

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00:09:27

10 min podcast: update on XL Bully ban in Ireland

Pete the Vet"s Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Today is 1st February 2025, the day when the ban on XL Bullies comes into force in Ireland. I have recorded a short podcast on this topic, along with East Coast FM, and while this was done 10 days ago, it's still relevant.

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