If you are looking for a dog the first piece of advice I would give is to consider adopting a dog if at all possible. A good place to start is the Dog’s Trust rehoming centre.I know that many people have there heart set on a particular breed and are looking to buy a pure bred puppy.
If you are going down the purebred route please read the following advice carefully.
Read the rest of this entry >Ear infections are one of the most common reasons dogs and cats come to see our vets.
Symptoms we expect owners to report are :
1. Scratching his/her ears
2. Rubbing his/her head along the ground
3. Shaking his/her head
4. Red or hot ears
5. Discharge visible in the ears
6. Smelly ears
7. Dogs with pendulous ears eg. the Cavalier King [...]
We have been hand rearing 3 kittens at Hermitage Veterinary Clinic, Lucan for the past 3 weeks. They are thriving now and will soon be ready for a new home. If you think you might be interested give us a call on 01-6010060 or e-mail hermitage@myvet.ie
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A kitten is a big commitment – they can live [...]
Arthritis is very common in older pets.
It is a painful condition.
The signs are not always easy to spot as dogs and cats are genetically programmed to hide pain.
Arthritis is caused by aging and wear and tear of joints, degenerative joint conditions, injuries. When we talk about arthritis in pets we usually are talking about osteoarthritis.
Signs [...]
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Lucan Road, Ballydowd, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 6010060 Fax: 01 6218544 Email: hermitage@myvet.ie
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Old Bawn Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Tel: 01-4140830 E-mail: oldbawn@myvet.ie
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