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Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

2023-08-06T21:46:48+00:00

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

Importance of Microchipping Your Pet2023-08-06T21:46:48+00:00

Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden

2023-07-07T10:08:39+00:00

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

Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden2023-07-07T10:08:39+00:00

Atopy in Dogs

2023-02-03T12:07:03+00:00

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

Atopy in Dogs2023-02-03T12:07:03+00:00

How to keep your pets safe at Christmas

2022-11-28T12:46:04+00:00

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

How to keep your pets safe at Christmas2022-11-28T12:46:04+00:00

Importance of neutering your cat

2022-11-28T12:26:46+00:00

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

Importance of neutering your cat2022-11-28T12:26:46+00:00

Why flea & worm treatments are essential

2022-12-01T19:27:04+00:00

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

Why flea & worm treatments are essential2022-12-01T19:27:04+00:00

FIV and FeLV

2022-11-09T11:42:58+00:00

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

FIV and FeLV2022-11-09T11:42:58+00:00

Rabbits as a Pocket Pet

2022-10-09T19:30:24+00:00

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

Rabbits as a Pocket Pet2022-10-09T19:30:24+00:00
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