Best Pete Wedderburn Podcasts (2025)

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Why it makes sense to "adopt, don't shop" when getting a dog 7:32

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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The new National SPCA Ireland 6:32

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In this short podcast, we discuss the merging of the ISPCA and the DSPCA to form a new, single, National SPCA in Ireland.By Pete Wedderburn

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

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: conjunctivitis, a cat attacking visitors, a high energy dog in an apartment & how much to feed a giant breed dog 8:55

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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)By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: dogs stressed after kennels, dogs licking paws & doggy dementia 11:10

2M ago11:10

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

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10 min podcast: pet queries, from panting to high blood pressure to eating slugs 10:18

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: listeners' queries, from nervous terriers to yowling cats to the "one dog or two dog" question 8:16

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

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10 min podcast: preventing and treating ticks in pets 14:16

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: haemophilia in dogs plus listeners' queries 10:47

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: the basics of life with a new puppy 12:30

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: update on lungworm in dogs 8:47

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: the pros and cons of flea control for pets 8:08

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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?By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: How to make your pet live a longer life 4:21

5M ago4:21

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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!By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast - taking pets to the UK 11:11

6M ago11:11

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: alternative treatments for pets 10:15

7M ago10:15

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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?By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: what to do if you see a wandering dog 4:43

7M ago4:43

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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?By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: an appeal to raise funds for an injured rescue dog 8:18

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: pets and emotions - what are they feeling? 8:47

7M ago8:47

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

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10 min podcast: update on XL Bully ban in Ireland 9:27

8M ago9:27

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: dental care in pets 6:07

8M ago6:07

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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.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: pets in cold weather 10:12

8M ago10:12

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This week, we talk about what you can do to keep your pretty safe and comfortable in cold weatherBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: Christmas prep for pets & the great Temple Grandin 8:48

9M ago8:48

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This week's podcast opens with some chat about Christmas preparation for pets, and then we talk about how Temple Grandin is helping to promote a scheme to make visiting vets more enjoyable for dogs and catsBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: my uncle John, the animal rights hero 9:34

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My uncle John was passionate about animal rights. He was a vegan from the age of fifty, and he dedicated the rest of his life to improving the lives of animals in captivity.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: understanding pets by observing their behaviour 8:39

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A new global veterinary initiative aims to focus more on understanding animal behaviour as a way of learning more about their needs.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: a manifesto for animals in the Irish general election 5:10

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With the election in Ireland coming up later this week, this is a good time to discuss animal welfare. Do you know what your preferred candidate plans to do about animal issues? To find out more, listen in hereBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: helping overweight pets avoid obesity 10:47

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It's common for pets to carry too much weight without their owners realising. This podcast explains how to identify this, and how to stop the weight gain before obesity develops.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: the use of local anaesthetics in pets 5:55

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Local anaesthetics are widely used in veterinary surgery to allow painful procedures to happen while an animal is conscious. This is a brief summary of how this can be useful in day to day veterinary work.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: how pets are affected by daylight savings clock changes 6:39

10M ago6:39

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This week, we talk about the way that pets adapt to the changes in time when the clocks adapt to daylight saving time.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: the ISPCA & the changing world of modern veterinary care 11:44

11M ago11:44

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This week's short podcast discusses life in a busy vet clinic. The ups and downs can be far more intense and demanding than most people realise. This segment was recorded in early October, during World Animal Week, and we go on to talk about the valuable work carried out by the ISPCA, preventing cruelty and protecting animals.…

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10 min podcast: fireworks and pets 6:32

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This time of year is difficult for many pets, due to their high sensitivity to unexpected loud noises. Listen to this short podcast to learn how to help pets cope with fear of fireworks.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: how dog brains are different to human brains 7:46

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The differences between dog brains and human brains are well established, and they explain many of the differences between dog behaviour and human behaviour. Listen here to find out moreBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: the danger of grass seeds to pets 10:06

1y ago10:06

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Grass seeds are small sharp objects that can be hazardous to pets. Listen here to find out more...By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: more on the XL Bully ban 6:25

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The ban on XL Bully dogs comes into effect on 1st October 2024. This short radio interview goes over, again, the reasons why Pete feels that a far more complex and detailed approach is needed to the issue of dog attacks on humans.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: differences between cats and dogs 8:45

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Cats are very different from dogs, and this short podcast discusses some of those differences.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: penguins are in the news 13:37

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Penguins have been making international news. This short podcast describes how I used to work with the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo, when I was a student, and then we go on to discuss the two recent news stories.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: poisoning in pets 8:22

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Poisoning is a common issue for pets: this short podcast discusses three typical cases that I have seen at my vet clinic in the past couple of months.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: how to stop cats from hunting 8:00

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Cats have a strong drive to hunt birds, but many owners would prefer that they don't do this. This short podcast discusses how hunting behaviour can be reduced.By Pete Wedderburn

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Another podcast about taking pets on holiday 8:02

1y ago8:02

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Here's another short discussion about the dos and don'ts of taking pets on holiday with you, including travelling overseasBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: why Spayaware is important 4:53

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The first Spayaware event was held in 2002, when over twenty thousand unwanted dogs were euthanased in Ireland's dog pounds. Twenty years later, in 2022, there were less than five hundred euthanased. Still too many, but huge progress. Listen to the podcast to learn more.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: scooting and sledging in dogs 8:03

1y ago8:03

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Scooting and sledging are common behaviours in dogs. Listen here to find out why they do it and what to do to help themBy Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: new WSAVA guidelines on spaying and neutering pets 9:11

1y ago9:11

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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has just issued new guidelines on spaying and neutering. As the ISPCA Spayaware campaign is launched for 2024, the message on the importance of neutering for pets is adapting to new information: the bottom line is TALK TO YOUR VET about what's best for your pet.…

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10 min podcast on Lost Dogs 8:49

1+ y ago8:49

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Every day in most towns in Ireland, dogs are reported wandering the streets on their own. This short podcast looks into the "lost dog" phenomenon, and discusses how this should be tackled.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: how to solve the dangerous dog issue in Ireland 8:39

1+ y ago8:39

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After the shocking death of a young woman in Limerick last week, and another incident involving a dog attack in Cork, there has been much discussion about what should be done. Listen to this short podcast to find out more.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: summer gastric upsets in dogs 7:22

1+ y ago7:22

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In the summer months, many dogs suffer from gastrointestinal upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea), both mild and serious. Why is this so common, and what should owners do when their dogs are affected?By Pete Wedderburn

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10 min podcast: why greyhounds deserve to be treated like other dogs 7:25

1+ y ago7:25

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Greyhounds are no different to other dogs, and they deserve to be treated as such. Two examples are first, when considering keeping one as a pet, and second, under Irish law, when some procedures are banned in pet dogs, but apparently permissible in greyhounds. Listen to the podcast to find out more.…

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10 minute podcast: how long do cats live for? 6:49

1+ y ago6:49

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Recent research is finding out more about the lifespans of different types of cats. To find out more, listen in.By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: skin growths in elderly dogs 9:36

1+ y ago9:36

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This week's short podcast discusses skin tumours in older dogs: these are common, and they are usually harmless. Listen in to find out more!By Pete Wedderburn

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10 minute podcast: why tick control is important in dogs and cats 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

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This short podcast discusses how ticks become more common in the early summer, and what can be done to control them effectively in pets.By Pete Wedderburn

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BSAVA congress: what I learned 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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The BSAVA congress is one of the biggest pet vet gatherings in the world: here's a short review of some of the discussions and learningsBy Pete Wedderburn