Breeding for Health, Not Just Looks: A Vet’s Perspective
10/03/2026 | 13 mins.
New data shows that over 25% of UK dogs are bred with physical traits—like flat faces or shortened legs—that limit their ability to simply breathe and move freely. It’s time we prioritize function over fashion. Listen to this podcast to find out more
Garden hazards for pets: 10 min podcast
09/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Gardens are meant to be places for playing and relaxing. Make sure that your garden is safe for your pets. This short podcast highlights the main hazards for dogs and cats.
Pets and tech: how the digital era helps pet health. 10 min podcast.
16/02/2026 | 8 mins.
Technology is helping us monitor pet health, spotting illnesses before they are serious. Listen here to find out how.
Caring for your pet's teeth: 10 min podcast
15/02/2026 | 10 mins.
This week, we discuss dental disease in dogs and cats. Tooth brushing or dental chews? What's the best way to care for your pet's teeth?
Pete the Vet answering listeners' questions on Newstalk
15/02/2026 | 16 mins.
I joined Emmet Oliver on Newstalk's Weekend Show to answer a range of listeners' questions, including indoor-only cats, choosing a new dog, the perennial flea problem and more.
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 work in a busy 5 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 thirty years, and I'm delighted, through Soundcloud, to now make this weekly animal-related discussion available globally as a podcast.