Pet Care
New Puppy
Congratulations on your new puppy. Just as your house is about to be turned upside down by your new arrival we have the following recommendations to try make life a bit easier for you! We recommend that you should not take your new puppy home until he\she is at least 8 weeks old. Ideally your pup should be viewed in his\her home environment before purchase and should always be seen [...]
Your New Kitten
Congratulations on your new kitten. Here are a few pointers of advice, and tips, which we hope will make their introduction into your family a bit smoother. Vaccination. There are a few very nasty conditions which cats can succumb to, some of which can be fatal. The majority of these can be vaccinated against and we would recommend all kittens be vaccinated at 8 weeks of age with a booster [...]
Dog Vaccinations
There are a number of diseases which dogs are routinely vaccinated against. These include distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza and leptospirosis and kennel cough These are outlined below Distemper Uncommonly nowadays as a result of successful vaccination. It is a viral condition which causes a multitude of clinical signs including coughing, discharge from eyes and nose, vomiting, diarrhoea and neurological signs. If dogs do survive the initial illness they can [...]
Cat Vaccinations
Kittens are all born with maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) which provides some protection against the below mentioned diseases. These MDAs reduce with time, and vaccination is then required to provide protection against these illnesses. -An initial vaccination is given at 8 weeks followed by a top up vaccination 2- 6 weeks later. A booster vaccination is then given 1 year from then. Booster vaccinations are required thereafter, however the type [...]
Neutering
NEUTERING Did you know that as well as preventing unwanted litters that neutering your pet also has many other health benefits. FEMALE PETS Neutering female pets prevents them coming into heat, bleeding and attracting unwanted male attention It can prevent mammary and uterine cancers It prevents potentially fatal uterine infections. MALE PETS Neutering male animals can help reduce certain forms of hormonally caused aggression It helps prevent prostate [...]
Looking After A New Pet
New Pets Congratulations on your new pet! Whether they are 8 weeks or 8 years old there are a few important health checks which are important for all new pets. GENERAL HEALTH CHECKS Luckily most pets are very healthy and require little treatment over their lifetimes. Illnesses, however, do occur, and early detection usually helps give a better outcome. It is advisable that puppies have 3 [...]
Pet Nutrition
Pet Nutrition is something which is often overlooked, with owners spending a lot of money on preventative vaccination, parasite control and bedding but then just buying the 1st bag of food they see, or the handiest one which the local shop may stock. In our experience feeding a good quality diet to your pet is just as essential to his long term health. Ultimately, in most circumstances we find that we [...]
Weight Loss Clinic
Our Weight Loss Clinic Did you know that up to 40% of all pets in Ireland are now deemed to be overweight? Just as in human medicine, obesity accounts for a huge problem with regard to the vast number of clinical conditions it can cause and contribute to. These include diabetes, arthritis, respiratory conditions and heart trouble. All of these conditions can result in our pets requiring lifelong medication, altered [...]
Senior Pet Care
Just as older people have different health care needs than younger generations, so true is the case with our older pets. Feeding As pets get older sometimes their ability to digest and absorb food may not be as efficient as it once was. As a result, some older pets may need altered diets, which are easily digestible and more palatable. These diets often have added supplements to support brain [...]