Vet Nurse Katie Harte is an outdoor enthusiast and loves nothing better than going out with her dogs, here are her top spots in West Cork, why not make it your To Do list for this year??? Dromkeen forest walk, Innishannon Clare O’ Leary walk, Bandon Inchydoney beach. Clonakilty Castlefreke recreational area , Rathbarry –
What is Pillow foot? Pillow Foot in Cats (Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats) is a rare disease of the footpads of cats. Due to the accumulation of a specific type of white blood cells called plasma cells, the footpad becomes inflamed. Plasma cells play a major role in the immune system. Causes of Pillow Foot in
First Aid In Dogs and Cats Golden Rules Be prepared – keep your first aid kit organised and up to date. Don’t panic at the first sign of a problem, try and remain calm and be logical in your approach Know when to seek further help – minor problems may often be dealt with
When Cornelius O’Driscoll set up his veterinary practice in Bandon in 1915, he could not have dreamed that it would still be serving the people of West Cork a century later. Glasslyn Veterinary clinics in Bandon, Kinsale and Dunmanway are rightly proud of their reputation for high quality care based on over 100 years of
With Christmas fast approaching, sadly there are a lot of foods we eat at this time of year which are harmful to our pets. There are also other potential hazards around the house including decorations and toys which we need to be mindful of. Mince pies and Christmas cake often contain grapes and raisins which
Where a cat is not intended to be bred from we fully support spaying, not only as part of responsible pet ownership, but for your pet’s benefit also. There are multiple indications for spaying: Prevention of ‘calling’ and attracting tomcats and obviously a subsequent pregnancy. Did you know that mating in cats causes ovulation? This means
Protecting our pets and making sure they stay fit and healthy is the most important thing when we decide to introduce a pet to our family. Throughout your pet's life, it is crucial that you regularly utilise effective, preventative therapies to ward off parasites for the long-term health and wellness of both your pet and
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
