Almost every day we are presented with a lost dog or cat that has been found by someone in their garden or wandering the roads.
This week alone in Hermitage Vet Clinic, Lucan we have seen an older cat that was hit by a car, two kittens and one dog. All of these animals seemed well [...]
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Winter Hazards for pets
As the colder weather starts to approach unfortunately so do some potential hazards for our pets. Here are some common things to look out for and try to keep our pets as happy and healthy as possible over the winter.
Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol)
Both cats and dogs are attracted to the sweet smell and taste of [...]
Read the rest of this entry >Keeping pets safe and happy at Halloween
Unfortunately Halloween and the weeks leading up to it can be a very distressing time for pets and also for pet owners.
Here are a few tips to try and make things as safe as possible and hopefully a little less stressful for your pets.
1. Keep pets indoors during Halloween (especially after dark) and make [...]
January 2012 Vet Clinic news – New clinic and other news and info
Thank you to all our clients at Hermitage Veterinary Clinic and Old Bawn Veterinary Clinic for your support in 2011 and your warm wishes at Christmas. 2011 was a challenging year in many ways but we were kept busy most of the time. We had some sad days, some stressful days and some really rewarding [...]
Read the rest of this entry >Before you get that dog – vets advice
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.
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