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 [...]
How to keep your pets happy and healthy in Winter
Remember cold weather can be just as hard on animals as it is on people, sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as accustomed to the warmth of the house as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for extended periods of time, thinking that all animals are adapted to live outdoors. [...]
Read the rest of this entry >Keeping your dogs cool this summer
Just like many of us Irish dogs are just not used to hot weather. Those dogs that suffer most from heat related problems are those with very long fluffy coats, especially dogs like Huskies and Samoyeds which are designed to live in snow!
Here are some practical easy tips to keeping your dog cool this summer:
1. NEVER leave [...]
