With pets spending more time outdoors during brighter weather – from dogs on longer walks to cats exploring gardens – Irish veterinary surgeon Pete Wedderburn, better known as Pete the Vet, is urging owners to take a moment to check whether their flea and tick protection is up to date. While fleas and ticks are often thought of as a seasonal issue, Irish vets say the reality is more complicated. Ireland’s mild and damp climate can allow these parasites to remain a concern th