Anicare Veterinary Group Blog
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Anicare Veterinary Group run four accredited Small Animal Hospitals and one accredited Small Animal Surgery in Dublin. We offer a full range of services from preventative healthcare to advanced diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
Anicare Veterinary Group Blog
5y ago
The ongoing situation regarding COVID-19 is impacting all of us and in this time of uncertainty we wanted to reassure you that providing care for our clients and their pets remains our top priority and we will continue to operate our veterinary practice having regard to balancing the interests of care of animals, delivery of services,
while safeguarding the health of our staff, all in the context of the public health guidelines at play. Our practice remains open, and as you would expect we are putting in place a number of steps to ensure that we reduce the risk of virus transmission. The he ..read more
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5y ago
Thinking of getting a new puppy? Well just like buying a car its good to do you research. Below a quick checklist of things to consider before you choose a breed right for you & your family
Pure breed or mongrel?
What size?
When is the best time to get a new puppy
Prepare in advance – see ‘shopping list’ below
So congratulations on your new pet. What next
Having a new dog or puppy can be a little overwhelming at the beginning: we are here to help you with any queries and to give advice on puppy training, toilet training, biting behaviour, puppy discipline etc.
There can be so many things ..read more
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5y ago
Yes it’s that time of year again and already we are hearing bangers being let off. Fireworks can be fun for you but not for your pet. Animals’ senses, especially their hearing are much more acute than ours making them more sensitive to loud bangs and whistles, the smell of gunpowder and the sight of objects streaking across the sky.
Here are some tips to help minimise any distress to your pet.
Avoid using sedatives if possible.
Alternative natural remedies are available and plug in diffusers that disperse calming pheromones into the the room. For these products to be most effective they sh ..read more
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5y ago
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. This is an initiative of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, which seeks to educate pet owners on how to notice the signs of pain in their pets. So we at Clontarf Veterianry hospital & Anicare Veterinary Group plan to raise public awareness about pain and pain management this month.
Is my dog in pain – this is one of the most common questions we get asked at Clontarf veterinray hospital
Most often about older pet where their owners have noticed them getting a bit stiff..
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions in older ..read more
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5y ago
It helps to reduce companion animal overpopulation. Most countries have a surplus of companion animals and are forced to euthanise some of these animals.
Neutering your cat or dog will increase his/her chance of a longer and healthier life. Altering your canine chum will increase his life an average of 1 to 3 years, and your feline friend, 3 to 5 years.
Neutered animals have a very low to no risk of mammary gland tumours/cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumours, pyometra, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Neutering your cat and dog makes him/her a better pet, reducing his ..read more
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5y ago
Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition occurring in adult dogs & cats – in fact by three years of age most dogs & cats will have some evidence of the disease.
Left untreated this can lead to painful dental conditions but because our pets cannot tell us they are pain this often goes undetected.
Good oral health is an important part of good general health for your pet.
Signs to look out for are:-
Bad breath
Loose or discoloured teeth
Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area
Drooling or dropping food
Bleeding from the mouth
This month is ‘Dental ..read more
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5y ago
Infectious bronchitis or Kennel cough as it is often called is a highly contagious illness which presents as a persistent harsh cough in dogs which can last for several weeks. It is very easily spread from dog to dog for example in kennels – hence the name Kennel cough
But it is just as likley to be passed on in, parks, dog shows, groomers, doggie day care or anywhere a number of dogs gather together. In fact we at Clontarf Vets sometimes call it ‘The Friendly Dog Disease’!
The cough is caused by a mixture of viral and bacterial agents. The main viral component-the parainfluenza virus i ..read more
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5y ago
We at Anicare Veterinary Group witness every day just how much their pets mean to our clients. We all want to protect & do our absolute best for those we love. Because of this we at Clontarf Veterinary Hospital & all at Anicare Veterinary Group strongly advise taking out pet insurance for your pet.
Pet insurance will allow you to provide your pet with the best treatment options for your pet in the unfortunate event of an accident or illness. Not only that – it will also give you peace of mind.
Most insurance policies offer a wide variety of benefits to you and your pet:
Vet ..read more
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5y ago
With Easter just over we at Clontarf Veterinary Hospital thought what better time to remind all rabbit owners how best to take care of your furry friends. Rabbits are the third most common species (after dogs and cats) for our Anicare vets to see at our Dublin based vet clinics. Rabbits can make great pets and our aim is to ensure we have great rabbit pet owners too!
HOUSING:- Rabbits can be indoor or outdoor pets. If they are outdoor pets they should have a large hutch and the freedom of the garden daily for a stretch of the legs. Rabbits can be litter trained and learn to live indoors. A ..read more
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5y ago
We have posted blogs in the past on poisons & pets but today Easter Sunday we at Clontarf Vets thought me might just remind you about some poisons that may be more likley to cause a problem over the Easter period.
Chocolate:- Most pet owners know chocolate can be poisonous to pets. Baker’s chocolate is the most harmful and more so to dogs than cats. Cats tend not to like the taste of chocolate but dogs love it – good to remember today Easter Sunday – so enjoy your Easter eggs but do not feel tempeted to treat your pet.
Lillies:–
While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats ..read more