May was a busy and enjoyable month for our team as we attended both the Belgooly Show and the Bandon Show with our information stall.
These events provided a fantastic opportunity to meet members of the local community, catch up with many of our regular clients, and introduce ourselves to new faces.
It was wonderful to see so many familiar pets and owners stopping by for a chat throughout both days.
We were delighted to hand out plenty of freebies and share advice on animal health and wellbeing with visitors. The dog shows were a particular highlight, and we were proud to sponsor and present prizes to some deserving canine competitors at the Bandon Show.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We had a fantastic time at both events and are already looking forward to next year’s shows!
We had the best time visiting the kids from Scoil Eoin, Innishannon recently!
We were so impressed with their animal care knowledge as well as their interesting questions.
We discussed Pet Summer Safety tips, performed teddy bear surgery and listened to some happy hearts!
Thank you so much for having us!
From Murmurs to Miracles, Inside the World of Animal Cardiology at Glasslyn Vets
At Glasslyn Vets, we know that every heartbeat matters — especially the furry, whiskered, or occasionally ferret-shaped ones. Our independent cardiorespiratory referral service is here to help pets with heart and breathing problems get the expert care they deserve. Dogs, cats, ferrets… if they’ve got a ticker, we’re here to keep it ticking happily.
Top-Tier Diagnostics
We use a range of advanced diagnostics to get to the bottom of what’s going on inside your pet’s chest, including:
We work closely with referring vets, teaming up to provide a specialist service that blends experience, precision, and a genuine fondness for small creatures with big personalities.
What We Commonly Investigate
From the straightforward to the “hmm, that’s interesting…” our service handles a wide variety of conditions such as:
Meet the Heart Hero: Denise Philpott
Denise Philpott is an advanced practitioner in cardiorespiratory veterinary medicine. She graduated from the Free University of Berlin and has since brought her skills to both first-opinion and referral practices across Ireland and England.
Since earning her Certificate in Veterinary Cardiorespiratory Medicine in 2014, she has been an active member of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society. She was also involved in the RAPID CAT 2 study, which explored how simple clinical parameters may help vets more easily distinguish cardiac from non-cardiac causes of breathing difficulties in cats. (In short: making life easier for both stressed kitties and the humans caring for them.)
Give us a call if you have any questions or would like to book your pet in for a consultation.
Back in August, we came together for a charity walk to honour of our wonderful colleague and friend, Don Cullinane. It was a day filled with laughter, stories, and connection — with our team, friends and family walking side by side in his memory.
Today, we had the privilege of visiting the two incredible charities receiving the funds raised: RNLI Kinsale and Bandon Community Hospital. We were met with such kindness and gratitude at both locations.
The RNLI team gave us a tour of their phenomenal facilities — we were blown away by their dedication and the life-saving work they do.
At Bandon Community Hospital, we were welcomed into a truly beautiful, homely space that radiates care and compassion. It’s clear how much this place means to the community.
We were proud to present a cheque for €5,851.50 to both, made possible by the generosity of our customers, suppliers, friends, and colleagues. Your donations matter — they help fund vital equipment, support frontline staff, and ensure these services continue to care for those who need them most.
Thank you for helping us turn remembrance into impact. Don would be proud
On 12 June we hosted a fun family open day at our Macroom clinic.
It was a fun filled afternoon with free pet consults and goodie bags, hamper raffles, complementary coffee, sandwiches and cakes and a tour of the updated clinic. For the young ones we offered face painting and teddy bear surgery.
We also had the honour of having staff there from the CSPCA to discuss the adoption process and answerring questions.
We love hosting these events to meet new and exsisting clients, doting on our furry friends and also inspiring some future Vets and Vet Nurses!
Special thank you to the CSPCA, Dansa Coffee, Pickles, Castle Hotel, Duggans, Nutravet, C+M, MSD, Interchem and Trustvet for sponsorring prizes, joining us and offering your services 🙂
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our cherished colleague, Don Cullinane, early this morning (May 9th) following a brief illness. Don was our Financial Controller and Practice Manager but Don was more than that, he was a trusted friend and confidant to everybody in our team here at Glasslyn Vets.
His loss leaves a profound void , as he was not only an exceptional professional but also a generous, fun and supportive spirit.
Through the years, Don’s invaluable advice and friendship touched us all, and his contributions to Glasslyn were truly immeasurable.
We are forever grateful for having had the privilege to know and work alongside Don. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all who are grieving his departure.
May he rest in peace, knowing the lasting impact he had on each one of us.
As all Dairy Farmers may be aware by now , there have been changes in prescription practices driven by the challenge of AMR and the vet council/department of agricultures enforcement of same. (More Responsible use of antibiotics going forward)
Watch a very informative video by Caroline Gavin SSVI, explaining what the changes mean for vets and farmers.
A new veterinary-led consultation for farmers has been developed by Animal Health Ireland called Cell Count Solutions. The objective of this free mastitis consultation is to help facilitate a collaborative approach between the vet and farmer, to ensure better SCC and mastitis control on farms.
During the consultation, all relevant areas including the cow, the milking routine, the environment, records etc. will be discussed. The consultation is available throughout the entire lactation and there aren’t any eligibility requirements necessary to register. Please call our clinic and we will answer any questions you may have.
Why is this Consultation process important for the farmer?
To facilitate our compliance with the legislation , we advise you to sign up for the service because it will have significant implications for the use of lactating antibiotics and dry cow antibiotics , as well as improve the ability to prescribe for your herd.
We will be calling all our Glasslyn Dairy Farmers over the coming days and weeks with further information.
Glasslyn Vets decided to join this years’ Belgooly Show and had our very own stand!
Veterinarians John, Marta, Aili, Cahal and Geraldine came to chat to clients and answer questions and Vet nurses Vivienne and Siana gave advice and handed out complementary doggy bags.
It was a great day with perfect weather and even Glasslyn founding father Frank o Keeffe and his lovely wife popped in for some stories and support!
We had a kids colouring competition where we asked kids to draw a cow and they didnt dissapoint, with the winner getting a goodies hamper with art supplies and pet products.
See you all next year!
Alexa Du Plessis
