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Safety Tips on How to Make this Halloween Pet Friendly

Published Mon, 09/10/2017 - 11:35

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Dressing Your Pet Can Cause Anxiety

Dressing your pet for Halloween may sound like fun to you but your pet may not feel the same way. If you are going to dress your pet, make sure to associate it with a happy, positive experience with lots of praise and treats! Don't put them in a costume if they are not happy in it. Try a pet spooki collar or festive bandana instead.

Care & Understanding of the Older Pets

Published Mon, 11/09/2017 - 13:28

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Mentally, your pet might start to experience many of the same problems as elderly humans do. Their reaction time and response to commands may slow. They might show signs of confusion, disorientation, wandering or increased anxiety.

Remember, domestication through human interaction offers a longer lifespan than wild dogs/wolves were naturally intended to experience. So your little guy is going to need to rely on your patience and understanding now more than ever!

If you notice the following changes, bring your pet for a vet check

Healthy Rabbit

Published Wed, 19/07/2017 - 12:31

Did you know that 85-90% of rabbit's diet should be fresh, high-quality feeding hay?

The Rabbit's Digestive System

The rabbit's digestive tract is adapted to digest a large amount of fibre. They need two kinds of fibre in their diet; digestible and indigestible, together we call this ‘beneficial fibre’. The first gives them essential nutrients and the second keeps their digestive system moving effectively.

Summer is the itchy season for pets.

Published Tue, 13/06/2017 - 14:31

Summer is the best time to get out and have fun with your favourite furry friends, but with the warm weather comes an increased risk for contracting parasites. But just because there are more pesky pet parasites waiting to cause problems, doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors and miss out on the seasonal fun with your cat or dog. You just need to know what summer pet parasites to look out for so that you can take care of them quickly and effectively.

You wouldn’t go years between dental exams and teeth cleanings. Why should your pet?

Published Tue, 25/04/2017 - 11:17

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The idea of regular dental care for our pets is new to most of us. But once you know your pet can suffer from the same oral health problems as we do -plaque, gum disease, tooth loss, and more - the idea of regular exams starts to make sense.

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What Do I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?

Published Wed, 12/04/2017 - 16:19

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Chocolate is harmful  to dogs. Never give your dog chocolate. If there is chocolate in your house, keep it in a safe place where the dog cannot access it.

If you see your dog eating chocolate or suspect, they may have eaten it and you are not sure, please call the vet immediately. The vet can advise you what to do.

It is important to know both the amount and type of chocolate eaten. Keep the chocolate wrapper as the  information can be helpful to the vet.

Reasons To Neuter Your Pet

Published Wed, 12/04/2017 - 12:29

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What is neutering?

Neutering is a general term used to describe the surgery performed by the vet, to prevent the animal from being able to breed.

In males, the surgery is known as castration. This involves the removal of the cat or dog’s testicles.

In females, the surgery is known as spaying. This involves the removal of the cat or dog’s ovaries and womb.

 What is the importance of neutering? 

Neutering your pet has health benefits and is important for population control.

Hero of the Month - March

Published Wed, 01/03/2017 - 09:54

 Baxter is an 8 and a half year old Boxer dog (male neutered). He presented to us in our Dunshaughlin clinic on Friday January 20th 2017. His owners were concerned due to an increase in the size of his abdomen over the last number of weeks, his hind legs were starting to swell up and his appetite was gone.

An Overweight Pet is not a Healthy Pet!

Published Thu, 12/01/2017 - 10:07

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More and more of our pets are becoming obese. It is estimated that between 40% of cats are well overweight whilst the percentage stands between 40%-45% for dogs. This article is going to discuss and illustrate the important aspects of the most common nutritional health condition in pets today.

Obesity is defined as an accumulation of excess body fat. An animal is usually classed as being obese if it weighs 20% or more over its ideal body weight. It is not natural and indeed it is exceedingly rare for a wild cat or dog to be overweight.

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