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An Overweight Pet is not a Healthy Pet!

Published Tue, 03/01/2017 - 11:20

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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.

10 Safety Tips On How To Make This Halloween Pet-Friendly

Published Tue, 25/10/2016 - 16:14

 

Everyone knows that Halloween has the spookiest nights of the year. While homeowners all understand the traditional, their pets may not always understand.

It is important that pet owners take these simple precautions to give their pets a safe and happy Halloween.

 1. Be mindful of how your pets feel about costumes

Some pets don't like wearing costumes. Forcing them to do so may cause undue stress. Don't put your pet in a costume except you are 100% sure they love it.

New law on microchipping

Published Mon, 21/09/2015 - 09:31

Did you know that as of the 31st of March 2016 it will be compulsory for all dogs in to be Microchipped?

As a dog owner there are a few things you need to know about the new legislation. 

1. Your dog MUST be microchipped and register on a government approved database such as fido.ie by 31st March 2016

Dougal Undergoes Surgery after Tennis Ball Dinner

Published Mon, 30/03/2015 - 16:47

Dougal began his misadventure when he came into us complaining of a sick tummy. Jenny the vet decided to take some X-rays as Dougal was just not feeling right after a few days.

After taking the X-rays we found out what Dougal's favourite toy was! He had a big tennis ball stuck in his tummy. This prompted the vet to rush Dougal into surgery to remove the precarious tennis ball.

Ted's Fight Against Parvovirus

Published Tue, 24/02/2015 - 13:02

Ted came into us last week as he was lethargic and having difficulty keeping his food down. Unfortunately Ted was diagnosed with Parvovirus. 

Canine Parvovirus infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The majority of cases are seen in puppies that are between 6weeks and 6months of age. 

Cat Boarding At Village Vets

Published Wed, 12/11/2014 - 14:23

When we go on holidays we all want to know that our family pets are well looked after. We need to know that they will be cared for, looked after and loved the way they are used to at home.

When your Cat stays with us, you can rest assured that we will provide all that care and attention that your Cat deserves and that you expect.

Fireworks season is upon us!

Published Mon, 22/09/2014 - 18:22

Halloween season is fast approaching and as all pet owners know, this a particularly stressful time for our furry friends. So below we have all put our heads together here at Village Vets to come up with some handy "Survival Tips" for you and your pet this coming season.
Try and "desensitise" your animal to loud noises by playing special "scary noises" CDs at low volumes and gradually increasing the volume over a number of weeks. This requires a lot of time but you will definitely reap the rewards of this long term.
 

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