At 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
Unlike 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
Glasslyn 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!
Recently MSD Animal Health and XL Vets ran a series called Day in the Life of a Vet and our very own Kevin O Sullivan was shadowed for a day. Meet Vets Christine and Richard, Vet Nurse Katie and FLuff & Buff Groomer Caitriona, as well as some interesting cases and a chicken! Watch
Did you know you can get fined up to 150 euro for not picking up you dog poop in a public space in Ireland? But let’s say there is no dog warden around, do you still pick it up? A recent study showed almost 40% of people admit to not picking up poop! Lets’ see
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;
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
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
Most common ear and skin disease Atopy is a hereditary skin disease of dogs, characterised by skin inflammation and itchiness (pruritus). Infections by bacteria or yeast are a secondary cause, which will need to be treated, but is not the primary cause for the most common skin condition: atopy. Current understanding is that it
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
