Vet Cathal Murphy discussing critical elements of calf health
Alexa Du Plessis2025-02-07T11:13:45+00:00Watch our Vet Cathal discussing Calf Health
Acupuncture in Dogs and Horses
Alexa Du Plessis2025-02-05T11:57:20+00:00Exciting news! Glasslyn is now offering acupuncture for both pets and horses! Muskerry based Vet Barbara Kajtarova will now be offering this service to our Macroom, Bandon and Kinsale clients. WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? A science that sees disease as an impalance or disharmony in the body. To rebalance we need specific points called
Visiting Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile in Kinsale!
Alexa Du Plessis2024-10-23T10:19:21+00:00Another amazing school visit in October 2024 and this time we headed to the wonderful kids at Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile. Vet John, Vet Nurse Viv and French Bulldog Baloo chatted about Irish wildlife, Halloween pet safety, what Vets and Vetnurses do and played some 'Guess the Breed' and 'What's this Xray about' We love chatting
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Alexa Du Plessis2024-10-10T14:23:36+00:00At Halloween, there are a few things that we need to be aware of, to help protect our cats and dogs. The house can be full of lots of sweets and chocolate, either in preparation for trick-or-treatin’ or when children are very successful in bringing back bags of goodies. These sweets can pose a risk
What’s the deal with Pet Healthplans?
Alexa Du Plessis2024-08-22T09:43:41+00:00Unlike a Pet Medical Aid, a Healthplan focuses on preventing illnesses as best as possible by making sure your pet goes for regular check-ups and keeps up to date with their annual vaccinations and parasite treatment. By encouraging this, issues like lumps, periodontal disease or skin allergies can be caught quickly and ahead of time
Changes in prescription practices for vets and farmers
Alexa Du Plessis2024-07-05T10:19:58+00:00As all Dairy Farmers may be aware by now , there have been changes in prescription practices driven by the challenge of AMR and the vet council/department of agricultures enforcement of same. (More Responsible use of antibiotics going forward) Watch a very informative video by Caroline Gavin SSVI, explaining what the changes mean for
Belgooly Show 2024!
Alexa Du Plessis2024-06-18T11:13:07+00:00Glasslyn Vets decided to join this years' Belgooly Show and had our very own stand! Veterinarians John, Marta, Aili, Cahal and Geraldine came to chat to clients and answer questions and Vet nurses Vivienne and Siana gave advice and handed out complementary doggy bags. It was a great day with perfect weather and
Inspiring Young Minds
Alexa Du Plessis2024-05-30T12:01:46+00:00Glasslyn recently visited Scoil Bhríde in Crossmahon and had the most amazing time chatting to the pupils about pet care, Irish wildlife and career options in the Veterinary field. We played a fun game of 'guess the Xray' and even roped in some Junior and Senior infants into helping us perform Teddy Bear Surgery!
Say Ahh! What’s the deal with Pet Dental Cleanings?
Alexa Du Plessis2024-05-15T10:48:40+00:00Did you know that dental disease is one of the most undertreated conditions in veterinary medicine? Dogs and cats can both suffer from various underlying conditions leading to periodontal disease, but tooth brushing is one of the most effective tools to prevent plaque and tartar build up, but what if you cant? A lot
Getting Ready for Breeding Season
Alexa Du Plessis2024-04-12T10:32:57+00:00Getting Ready for Breeding If you are going to start AI on May 1 then April is the month for preparation. In simple terms: Pregnancy rate is Submission rate x Conception rate. In Irish terms submission rate is the amount of cows that are available for service (calved >42 days) that have