What is FIV? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks the immune system. It is commonly transmitted through saliva and blood, for example bite wounds, and is more common in outdoor or feral cats that are not neutered. What is FeLV? Feline Leukemia Virus also attacks the immune system, but this is mainly transmitted
For celebration of Pocket Pets month, we will focus on rabbits in this article. Rabbits are great little pets with a lot of personality. They are very sociable animals and should ideally be kept as a pair but can be kept alone. They will give their owner a lot of love and attention! They are
I personally use the WET (weight, exercise, treatment) approach. Weight: Excess pressure puts a huge strain on joints and when looking at a pain scale (i.e. 10/10 for pain), the pain score drop most significantly in obese animals who lose weight. The advice is simple if you pet is overweight: cut out any treats or
On 24 August 2022 Glasslyn Vets hosted a Free Puppy Party! This included a free Vet check and loads of goodies like Food, Toys, Poo bags, Treats and Vouchers. Keep an eye on our Website Homepage and social media pages for our next event!
As herd sizes increase, the incidence of lame cows is also increasing. Increased walking distances and increased standing times have a detrimental effect on cow hoof health. Lameness is not only a problem for the cow; it can lead to significant financial losses for the farm business. Considering the fact that every case of a
There are multiple clinical signs of salmonellosis. The most common are diarrhoea and abortion, predominantly caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella dublin respectively. Once infected cattle can acquire immunity and recover or remain carriers. These carriers can shed the bacteria constantly, intermittently or become latent carriers. Economic implications are not only restricted to treatment costs
Our colleague Kevin Meaney MVB Cert DHH, Southview Veterinary Hospital and XL Vets member, gives a very good insight into how to interpret and act on milk quality reports. Mastitis and high somatic cell counts (SCC) can be one of the most expensive health problems on a dairy farm. Teagasc research has shown an increase
Congratulations on your new family member! Dogs are a great addition to every family and provide years of unconditional love & companionship. The following is a bit of advice to help get your new best friend off to a great start. Puppies generally go to their new homes at 8 – 12 weeks old. Here
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
Hedgehogs are one of our most loved native mammals. They are especially loved by gardeners thanks to their habit of eating slugs. Sadly, due to loss of habitat, increased road traffic & use of insecticides, their numbers have dropped by 30% in the last decade. Taking care of hedgehogs has never been so important.
Please note due to suppliers and shipping company closures during the holidays, there will be limited deliveries between the 23rd of December and the 2nd of January. Thank you for your patience and have a wonderful Christmas! Dismiss
