Did you know Glasslyn Vets offer a Pet Health plan that helps you spread out the costs of your veterinary bills? A Health plan gives you peace of mind that you are actively monitoring your pets’ health with regular visits, updated vaccinations and year round parasite treatment! At Glasslyn we don’t judge or
Dental issues can be a hidden source of pain in our pets. Routinely, having a look at your pet’s mouth and teeth can help catch any problems. When checking Roz’s mouth last month, we noticed her lower canine had become discoloured and a diagnosis of pulpitis was made. You can see from the photo below;
On Saturday, 26th August 2023 we hosted our annual puppy party in our Bandon clinic in County Cork. This paw-tastic event is a regular highlight for local pet owners to connect with fellow dog lovers and their furry friends. It was a day filled with fun and excitement for everyone in the West Cork area
Firstly, when looking for a puppy, prospective owners should research what dog breed would suit their family circumstances. Certain breeds require a lot of exercise, particularly working dogs ie collies, huskies etc. Owners need to make sure that they can offer the time and commitment to exercise and spend time with them, as often they
Microchipping is an important part of responsible pet ownership. It provides peace of mind that if your pet was to go missing, he or she would have the best chance of being returned safely. When to microchip? Microchips can be implanted at any time. It is often done in puppies and kittens at or
Glasslyn Vets honoured its longest serving employee Pat O’ Donnell, who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company. Glasslyn Vets held a celebration in the Innishannon House Hotel for Pat O’ Donnell, his family and work colleagues. Glasslyn Vets Managing Director, Kevin O’ Sullivan, directors David McLaughlin, John Nyhan and John Healy, along with
Every garden, no matter its size, can be a haven for hungry pollinators. In Ireland, there are 98 different types of bee: the honeybee, 20 different bumblebees and 77 different solitary bees. They along with other insects such as moths, butterflies & hoverflies carry out the very important job of pollination. Here are some tips
We joined forces with The Southern Star to find West Cork's Cutest Pet! Glasslyn Vets Social Media and Marketing Administrator, Alexa du Plessis joined a panel of judges along with Southern Star editor Siobhan Cronin and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns to narrow it down to 10 finalists after a whopping 260 entrees. The winner
What to do when your cat has been diagnosticated with Feline Idiophatic Cystitis (FIC)? FIC is a complex syndrome that requires a multimodal management approach. Lets look at some tips: ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION- REDUCING STRESS Cats with FIC are more sensitive to stress than avarage cats. Often, it is difficult to detect signs of stress in
Make the cat comfortable with the chamber . Before applying any medication, we need to make sure the cat tolerates the Chamber. We will start with short sessions, using snacks -or similar-, to associate the chamber with good input. We can start by showing the chamber to the cat and giving her/him a snack. Then,
