You see a dog or cat scratching and what do you immediately think of? FLEAS! They even bite people too, so you too end up with red flea bites and an insatiable itch. They usually leave 3 red bite marks together “breakfast, lunch & dinner”. It’s a gross and itch-inducing thought, but that likely means
Jessica Williams Hi! my name is Jess. You may have seen my face around a few of the Rockhall practices. I am a registered veterinary nurse (RVN), graduated in 2020. Upon just being fresh out of college I landed my first full time job with the Rockhall family. In this blog, I would like to
Dr. Bobbi Trifonova, MVM Veterinary Surgeon Rockhall Veterinary Clare St. Vets The most common oral disease in dogs and cats is the inflammation of the deeper supporting structures of the tooth and surrounding tissues, the gums and ligaments around the teeth, called periodontitis/Peridontal disease. Gingivitis (inflammation of the gum) is the earliest stage of periodontal disease.
Dr. Kathy Enright Veterinary Surgeon Rockhall Veterinary Half the dogs in Ireland, and an even greater number of cats, are behind with their vaccinations due to Coronavirus. Pets with lapsed booster vaccinations may be vulnerable to infectious diseases. To help our pet owners in the area protect their dogs and cats from such diseases, Rockhall
By Karen Kennedy, RVN, PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy, CERT Small Animal Hydrotherapy Limerick Canine Physiotherapy is now offering appointments at Rockhall Veterinary Clinics, Clare Street, Henry Street, Shannon and Monaleen. For more information check out www.limerickcaninephysiotherapy.ie and www.rockhallveterinary.ie Physiotherapy has been an essential part of care in the human world for a very long time, and for
By Aoife O’Sullivan Veterinary Surgeon, Rockall Veterinary What is Veterinary Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an alternative method to help treat some illnesses and conditions by gently placing fine, sterile needles in certain areas of the body. It can be used as a sole treatment or in conjunction with current medications. How does it work? It works
Dr. Claire Corridan Check out Dr. Claire Corridan of Rockhall Veterinary & Great Expectation’s blog post about helping your pet cope as COVID19 restrictions relax and we return to work 💚 https://www.greatexpectationsvet.com/blog #greatexpectations #rockhallveterinary
Aisling O’Donoghue. RVM, ISFM Cert Feline Nursing It’s a wet and grey-skied day in February when I visit the home of Lynn and Michael Christianson in Limerick city. Lynn is waiting for me in the drive as I pull in. Behind her, the front door is open. Beyond it, I can see three dogs straining
By Lynsey Moynihan, RVN. Monaleen Vets Here at Rockhall Veterinary, with locations at Monaleen, Henry street, Clare street and Shannon, we recommend having your pet’s teeth checked at least once a year by your vet. Early detection and treatment of dental disease are important in maintaining dental health, preventing pain for your pet and reducing
By Emma Mc Loughlin, Veterinary Surgeon. Is obesity a problem for pets? Yes. Studies have shown that 65% of dogs and 39% of cats are overweight. That is a staggering 50% of our pets that are putting on too much weight. Obesity is a disease and it’s very important to treat it