Balbriggan Veterinary Surgery

21/06/2024

🔍 Spotlight on services: X-RAYS! 🔍

Say hello to Toby 👋

This week, Toby was in for some x-rays.

Why do we use x-rays? 🤔

Well, they are a common imaging technique that vets use to get a picture of what is going on inside your pet.

They can help us get a view of their bones, tissues, and internal organs. We then use them to help diagnose a wide range of issues, including broken bones, bladder stones, and swallowed foreign objects!

Would you like us to share some of the x-rays we take?

20/06/2024

Our Lead Vet, Dr. Emma, had a busy day in surgery today.

Check out the photos below 📸

Did you know that Dr. Emma performs a wide variety of surgeries at Lissenhall Vets but is extremely passionate about oral health care and has a post grad certificate in small animal dentistry.

She loves all things teeth! 🦷🪥😁 Just check out her scrub cap 👀

If you have concerns regarding your pets teeth and how it may affect their health, why not book an appointment to see Dr. Emma by contacting our practice.

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20/06/2024

Found wildlife that you think might need help? 🐾

Our friends at Kildare Wildlife Rescue have put together some fantastic slides with advice on how you help and what you should do. 🙌

Check them out below ⬇️

Remember, the best way to contact KWR is via their email

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13/06/2024

This week is Diabetes Awareness Week. Did you know that diabetes can affect your pets, too? 🤔

Diabetes is a condition that develops when they can't produce enough insulin to control their blood sugar level, causing it to become dangerously high. 📈

It is a serious condition that, without treatment, can lead to death.

The good news, though, is that most well managed diabetic animals that respond to treatment live long and happy lives! 🙌

If you're worried that your furry friend may have diabetes, contact Lissenhall Vets for a health check and urine sample test.

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13/06/2024

Say hello to Penny! 👋

Penny is a perfect example of good things coming in small packages. She may be teeny tiny, but she is mighty cute! 💕

Penny is off to a great start in life, with her owners bringing her in for a health check and vaccinations. 💉💪

What else do you need when you get a new puppy? 🐶

Check out our list below:

✔️ A vet health check
✔️ Vaccinations
✔️ Microchip and registration
✔️ Flea and worm treatments
✔️ A dog licence
✔️ Good quality food
✔️ Lots of love

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12/06/2024

🚩🚩 FOUND CAT 🚩🚩

Female cat found in the Donabate Beach / Golf Club area.

Currently with finders, proof of ownership is required.

If you own this lovely lady or may know someone who does please contact the clinic ASAP.

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11/06/2024

Say hello to Hiccups! 👋

Hiccups, a beautiful ragdoll cat, was in Lissenhall Vets recently his castration.

He was more than happy to pose for quick 📸

For all your feline veterinary care, contact the team at Lissenhall Vets.

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10/06/2024

Say hi to Doug! 👋

At 13 weeks, Doug might be a slightly bigger puppy (he's a St Bernard), but he is just as cute.

If you have a new puppy and need to book in for their vaccinations, contact our friendly reception team.

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04/06/2024

🚩🚩LOST DOG 🚩🚩
Uncastrated male Belgian Shepherd found in St Margaret’s area.
Not microchipped
Approximately 1yr of age
Very sweet but very anxious boy.
Proof of ownership essential.
If you own this beautiful boy or may know someone who does please contact the clinic ASAP
📞 01 89000375
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31/05/2024

A reminder, we are closed from 1pm on Saturday 1 June until Tuesday 4 June.

For all emergencies during this time, you can contact the MiNightVet team in Kildare on 045 530 556 and they will be able to assist you.

To make an appointment for Saturday or from Tuesday next week, please contact our Reception team on ⬇️

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28/05/2024

Say hello to Penny 👋

Penny is just two months old and stole everybody's heart in practice today.

As the weather gets warmer and you look to get out and about, it's even more important to make sure your furry friends are vacinnated and up to date with their boosters.

To make an appointment, contact our reception team on

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25/05/2024

Say hello to Buzz 👋

Buzz was in for his first vet visit with Dr. Jamie today. 💕

The first visit to the vets with your puppy (or kitten) is so important. Our team of vets and nurses will do a thorough health check and vaccinate as well as answer any questions you might have regarding your new furry family member.

If you would like to book a consult for your new pet, please contact our friendly reception team.

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25/05/2024

🤔 Did you know Lissenhall Vets is on PetsApp?

There's no need to leave the couch. You can order repeat prescriptions, more food or request a consult while you are watching Netflix.

⏰️ Anytime, day or night.

📲Download PetsApp from Google Play or Apple App Store.

24/05/2024

📢 Have you met Dr. Jamie? 👋

Dr. Jamie Enright is the newest member of our veterinary surgeons.

Jamie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London with degrees in Bioveterinary Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

He has worked in small animal clinics around Dublin since returning home in 2020 and has an interest in internal medicine and dermatology.

Jamie has a 7 year old (failed foster) Border Collie named Oslo and enjoys swimming, hiking, and travelling.

Check out some of Jamie (and Oslo's) recent adventures below 📸

If you and your pet would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Jamie, please contact our friendly reception team.

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21/05/2024

Our nurses do so much each and every day. They really do keep the practice humming along. 💕

Here are just some of the things our nurses can help you with:

- Puppy and kitten health checks
- Weight clinics and dietary advice
- Worming and flea control and advice
- Pre and post op checks
- A**l glands and nail clipping
- Behaviour advice

To book in for a nurse consult, please contact our friendly reception team.

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20/05/2024

⚠️ FOUND DOG ⚠️

This little lady was handed into our practice this morning. Can you help us find her owners?

She is not microchipped, and was found in the Lissenhall Great area. Proof of ownershipship will be required.

If you or someone you know is missing her, please contact Lissenhall Vets on 01 890 0375.

10/05/2024

We had the cutest cat, Theodore, in with us today for his castration.

There are many benefits to neutering your furry friends, including

🐾 reducing overpopulation
🐾 reducing aggression
🐾 reducing spraying and marking
🐾 reducing roaming
🐾 increasing your pets life span
🐾 lowering the risk of cancer

Did you know that existing Lissenhall Vets clients can book in for a FREE pre neuter check and chat with a nurse?*

Don't worry if you are new to Lissenhall Vets. We can book you in for a redeemable initial consultation with a vet!*

* Conditions Apply

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10/05/2024

☀️ It’s getting hot today! 🥵

Keep your pets protected from heatstroke.

• Keep them hydrated 💦
• Keep them cool 😎
• Stay in the shade 🏖️
• Avoid walking in peak hours - focus on early morning or evening strolls 🚶‍♂️

Have you stepped on the concrete barefoot? 🦶
If it’s too hot for you - it’s too hot for your pet! 🐾



Thanks to our friends at Animed Direct for putting together this great advice 👏

08/05/2024

✨National Receptionist Day✨

Today, we are celebrating and showing our appreciation to our receptionists!💐

Our reception team consists of:

🐾 Liz Healy
🐾 Elaine Ryan
🐾 Zahra Hanson
🐾 Leah Maguire (picture to come 😊)

In a job that can be demanding at times, they consistently exhibit calmness and care, ensuring that our clients and their pets' needs are always taken care of.

Thank you both for keeping our days running smoothly. We truly appreciate your dedication and hard work 💙

04/05/2024

Meet our Nursing Team

This month, we are celebrating our fabulous nursing team and the wonderful work they do in practice, each and every day 💕

Our nursing team consists of:

🐾 Leah Fitzpatrick (Head RVN)
🐾 Marianne Gagnon (RVN)
🐾 Maddie Tallon (Student RVN)

Why not check out our Intagram Stories to see how our nurses can help you and ask our Head Nurse, Leah, a question about being a vet nurse? 🤔

03/05/2024

A reminder, we are closed from 1pm on Saturday 4 May until Tuesday 7 May.

If you have an emergency during this time, you can contact the MiNightVet team in Kildare on 045 530 556 and they will be able to assist you.

The MiNightVet team provide a dedicated emergency service with fill time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. The qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.

03/05/2024

Our friends at Kildare Wildlife Fund are just incredible.

Any support will be greatly appreciated 😊

After a very long day yesterday, which ran late into the night. Our volunteers played a blinder. We admitted 38 live oiled birds yesterday.
Some more heavily oiled than others.

There were also many who had succumbed to the oil.

This tragic event is unprecedented for our little rescue, and it is one we had hoped would never happen. We are beyond lucky that several of our volunteers attended Oiled Wildlife Rescue training with Oiled Wildlife Response Network over the last couple of years.

These new admissions will put immense pressure on our already stretched finances so we have set up an emergency idonate fund to help rescue, care for and feed these birds.

Please donate if you can. We appreciate each and every cent.

Thank you in advance.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/OilSpillEmergencyRelief-KildarewWildlifeRescue

01/05/2024

Did you know that May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month?

It's when we celebrate our wonderful nurses and the vital role they play in running a practice and caring for our patients, each and every day. 🐶🐾🐱

💕💕 We really would be lost without them. 💕💕

The Irish Veterinary Nursing Association (IVNA) has written the poem below, and we couldn't have put it better ourselves.

Stay tuned because this month, we will be taking a closer look at our nursing team and their role in the practice. 🔎

01/05/2024

Reminder, that we are closed on Monday 6 May

If you think your pet is going to run out of food or medicines before next week, please get your orders in now.

It can take up to 48 hours to process requests.

You can place an order by:

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30/04/2024

🐶 Meet Missy and Sandy 🐶

We had double the cuteness overload today when Sandy and Missy visited us at Lissenhall Vets to get their vaccinations. As you can imagine, they were very popular, and had the whole team doting over them! 🥰

If your pet is due a vaccination, contact Lissenhall Vets today to book in for a consultation.

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27/04/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day, and we are celebrating veterinarians as essential health care workers across the globe!

At Lissenhall Vets, we wanted to showcase a fraction of the awesome work our team does day in day out for our animal patients, to give them the best possible care.

Thank you for everything you do 💕

23/04/2024

⚠️ FOUND KITTEN ⚠️

This little guy was handed into our practice yesterday. Can you help us find his owners?

He is not microchipped, and proof of ownershipship will be required.

If you or someone you know is missing him, please contact Lissenhall Vets on 01 890 0375.

12/04/2024

🌞🌻🌱 It may not feel like it, but it's actually Spring (will this rain every stop?!) 🌱🌻🌞

Did you know some plants are highly toxic to your pets?

Keep an eye on your furry friends and away from the following plants at all times.

If you think your pet has come into contact with these plants, call the team from Lissenhall Vets for advice immediately.

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11/04/2024

Today is National Pet Day! 🐶🐰🐦🐱

It's the perfect occasion to spoil your furry, scaly, or feathery buddies with extra cuddles and love.

Comment below a picture of your pet and let us know how you are spending today! 📸🐾

29/03/2024

We are closed from 1pm on Saturday 30 March until Tuesday 2 April.

If you have a emergency during this time, you can contact the MiNight Vet in Kildare on 045 530 556 and they will be able to assist you.

The MiNightVet team provide a dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. The qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.

For all non urgent matters, you can contact the Lissehall Vets team on Tuesday by:

☎️ 01 890 0375
📧 [email protected]
🐾 via PetsApp