Some facts: According to research by Royal Canin more than 1in 3 dogs and cats in the UK & Ireland are overweight. From this research we know that 66% of pet owners do not perceive that their pet is overweight, and 80% of owners underestimate their pets body condition. It has been found that owners
So you are thinking of opening your home to a kitten, well be prepared to open your heart and consider taking 2! Here is the 10 things we think you need to know about homing a new kitten. Vaccination Your kitten will usually require two vaccinations, three weeks apart, from nine weeks old. Young kittens
So it looks like the hot weather is here to stay, for the time being at least (we hope). and while after a long wet winter we could all do with topping up our Vitamin D levels we should also know of the dangers of the sun and how to protect ourselves. We must also
By Dr. Garrett Teskey An EU “pet passport” allows pets (dog, cat, ferret) to travel between European countries much more easily. These passports are only accepted in EU member countries. In order to obtain a pet passport your pet must have a registered microchip, an up-to-date rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before your date
BY Dr. Kathy Enright Kennel cough is an infection of upper respiratory tract in dogs, mainly the nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx. It’s caused by a mixed bacterial & viral infection, but most commonly the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica and the virus canine Parainfluenza virus. Even though it can sound very severe and serious, some dogs
By Kathy Enright In case of an emergency always keep a pet first aid kit. Keeping these items close at hand allows us to direct you in an emergency. Get a bag or box and in that place a business card for your veterinary surgeon.
By Dr. Kathy Enright So when myself and Aisling were deciding on our April blog posts, we wanted to give some really valuable information to our blog and facebook followers. The lists of poisons can seem endless, and what to do in the event of your pet ingesting one of these poisons can seem overwhelming,
By Dr. Kathy Enright Would you be surprised to learn that one of the most frequently diagnosed health problems in our pets are Dental Health Problems? That by the tender age of 3, 80% of dogs and cats show signs or periodontal disease? That’s 4 out of every 5 pets! Like people, pets develop a
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 cats and