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Description

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 animal-related discussion available globally as a podcast.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Pete the Vet's Podcast podcast

10 min podcast: helping pets cope in stormy weather

2026/02/03

Animals can be very stressed in stormy weather. This short discussion outliines the main issues, and what can be done to make it easier for our pets

10 min podcast: cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops and other bits & pieces

2026/01/26

In this week's podcast, we discuss cloning dogs, DNA testing dog poops, rescuing dogs across Ireland, and finally, a listener's query about her two dogs having arguments.

10 min podcast: update on the swan sanctuary in my local town, Bray

2026/01/19

There are over a hundred swans living in the harbour of my home town, in Bray, County Wicklow. Local volunteers have establised a team that monitors this "Swan Sanctuary". This short podcast provides an update on issues affecting these much-loved birds.

10 min podcast: illegal puppy farming and export from Ireland to UK and Europe

2026/01/18

The issue of illegal farming and export of puppies from Ireland to the UK and Europe is an ongoing issue which is discussed in this short podcast

10 min podcast: Christmas tips for pets from a vet

2025/12/23

This week's short podcast talks about what to do if your pets gets into trouble this Christmas, and how to avoid the most common problems.

10 minute podcast: is it ethical to put clothing on pets?

2025/11/19

When is it OK to dress pets in clothes? When it's for their health, safety and comfort. Listen to the podcast to find out more.

10 min podcast and more: How to protect your pets during Halloween

2025/10/24

Halloween is a difficult time for many pets, with fear of fireworks causing much distress. This short podcasts highlights what you can do to keep your pets safe and happy.

10 min podcast - Choosing the right dog for your home and family

2025/10/24

This week, we discuss how to choose the perfect pet dog for your particular situation. I am a fan of rescue dogs: no need to feed the pedigree breeding market. Pedigree dogs do come up for rescue sometimes, so it is important to understand the pros and cons of different types of animals.

Why it makes sense to "adopt, don't shop" when getting a dog

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.

10 min podcast: heat stroke in hot weather, ear disease and swimming, a dog terrified of stairs, a cat howling at night

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.

10 min podcast: conjunctivitis, a cat attacking visitors, a high energy dog in an apartment & how much to feed a giant breed dog

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)

10 min podcast: dogs stressed after kennels, dogs licking paws & doggy dementia

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

10 min podcast: pet queries, from panting to high blood pressure to eating slugs

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.

10 min podcast: listeners' queries, from nervous terriers to yowling cats to the "one dog or two dog" question

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

10 min podcast: listeners' queries, from nervous terriers to yowling cats to the "one dog or two dog" question

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