In his weekly podcast, Pete discusses various behavioural issues of pet dogs from stealing food off tables, to sniffing people in an antisocial way, and more

In this week's podcast from East Coast FM, we discuss itchiness, a common summer ailment in pet dogs. From this daily issue for pet owners, we then moved to discuss the appalling situation in China where dogs are boiled alive to be eaten.

Cats are much misunderstood and this podcast aims to pass on six important facts about cats that everyone should know.

Goldfish can make great pets, and Pete the Vet has a few tips on how to make them live for longer, as healthy happy creatures.

Puppy farming is still a big issue in Ireland, with pups regularly being intercepted on the way to being sold in the UK.

On East Coast FM this week, we covered a range of subjects, from Pete's entry in Dublin Ironman 70.3 to #IceCreamGate to worms in dogs

@im703dublin Pete the Vet did his weekly vet spot on East Coast FM in triathlon gear this week. To find out why, listen to this short clip

This week, Pete the Vet discussed the recently released figures on animal experimentation in Ireland. and he discusses the ethics of vivisection: is it every justifiable to experiment on animals?

Pets love playing ball games - whether dogs chasing a ball in the park, or a cat following a ball rolling down the stairs. Listen to Pete the Vet talk about the various ball throwing options.

If you find an injured or abandoned bird, what should you do to help? Pete the Vet explains the different scenarios that can occur, and the action you should take.