Crufts, the world's biggest dog show, ran into controversy this year, with rumours of poisoning and the "best in show dog" being lifted in a way that upset British dog lovers. And not forgetting cats: why do cats scratch furniture? To find out more, listen to the podcast

Many dog owners have a simple question: how often should they be washed? This podcast gives a useful overview of this subject.

Cats are far more likely to be harmed by humans compared to dogs. This podcast discusses the reasons for this and tries to suggest alternative, kind ways for people to deal with cats that may be causing problems.

On East Coast FM this week, I answered a listener's query about a gerbil with a runny eye & then we went on to discuss a local issue that's going on at the moment about dogs chasing sheep in the countryside

Pete the Vet Podcast: by Pete Wedderburn

This week, we review the important issue of overweight and obese pets. Why does it happen and what can be done to help? This ties in with TV3's Project Pet Slimdown which is happening on Ireland AM during the spring of 2015.

This week, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training". We go on to discuss the animal welfare issues around geese being used to produce "foie gras"

Many owners swear that their dogs look guilty if they misbehave: now scientists have investigated this using some carefully controlled experiments. To find out the results, listen to this podcast.

Pete the Vet does the "news and natter" section with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk: from animal rights to cold weather topics (including hens wearing home knitted jerseys)

Pete the Vet (wearing an elf costume) discusses various Christmas related issues for pets, as well as answering listeners' general queries (such as a terrier with a nose-licking obsession).