By Dr. Kathy Enright Microchipping is a simple procedure to help identify your pet, if it is lost or stolen. It is also part of the requirements for the pet passport scheme and since April 2016, it is a legal requirement in Ireland to have your dog microchipped. Although this law currently only relates to dogs, this does not mean that microchipping other pets such as your
Ciara McGarvey MVB Vaccines are very topical currently in human medicine but have been a cornerstone of Veterinary medicine for a long time. Most people know that when they welcome a new puppy or kitten into their family they must bring it to the vet for its vaccines. But, do you know what diseases you
Dr. Tom Cannon , MVM Veterinary Surgeon Rockhall Veterinary Ennis Road Vets. Osteoarthritis is very common in small animals, affecting between 20-50% of dogs and cats at some point in their lives. It is a chronic condition causing degeneration within the joints and can involve cartilage, bone, tendons and ligaments. Osteoarthritis causes pain
Emily Walsh Registered Veterinary Nurse February is Pet Dental Health Month. Periodontal disease or gum disease is one of the most common diseases found in our canine companions today. So what is periodontal disease? It is a progressive disease that is caused by a build-up of bacteria in the mouth that eventually leads to damage
There are a number of factors that can result in your pet developing diabetes, these can include; Age – diabetes can occur at any age, however it is more commonly diagnosed in our senior patients. Most pets who are diagnosed are typically 5 years or older. Obesity – Obesity can play a part in the
November is Geriatric Pet Month! Naomi O’Connell RVN BSc (Hons) As a result of enhanced veterinary care and nutritional improvements, our animals are living longer lives. One question we get asked in practice is “When does a pet become old?” This can vary between breeds and species. Small dogs and cats are usually considered to
Ciara McGarvey Veterinary Surgeon November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes Mellitus (or Diabetes) is a condition whereby an animal either: (1) cannot produce insulin in their own body (most common form) or (2) they cannot respond to the insulin their body is producing (due to a condition such as Cushing’s syndrome). This means that
Kirstin Carey Registered Veterinary Nurse. October is Pet Anxiety Month Halloween is an exciting time of year for many. It is a time for dressing up in spooky costumes, trick-or-treating and consuming a vast amount of sweets. Halloween can also be a very stressful time of year for both owners and their pets. Our
During lockdown you may have benefited from the joy of dog ownership. During times of strict social distancing, our dogs have provided us with much needed companionship and friendship. Many of us found our daily routines started to revolve around the dogs as we all came up with ways of keeping ourselves busy, and at times
Meet Mister T who belongs to one of our vets. He was brought to a veterinary clinic along with 5 litter mates and their mother, after being found abandoned near a river about 9 years ago. The rescue shelters were all over-run at the time, so vet Anja fostered the family of 7. Mister T