Lakeland Veterinary Services

02/07/2024

FOUND
Female cat found in St. Davogs area last night. Please contact our surgery

15/06/2024

OWNER FOUND.

This fella was found in Mulleek beside Lough Scolban in the car park. Very quiet. Please contact our Belleek practice if it is you're pet or you know the owners.

24/05/2024

WE WOULD LIKE TO ADVISE OUR CUSTOMERS OF OUR OPENING HOURS THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
DERRYGONNELLY- CLOSED
BELLEEK- OPEN AS NORMAL

21/05/2024

With summer approaching it is important to protect you're pet from ticks as they do carry diseases, like Lyme disease.Ticks are the most active between spring to autumn so this is good time to get up to date with tick treatment.Here at Lakeland Veterinary Services we offer spot on treatment, chew tablets and collars for dogs and spot on treatments for cats. The protection ranges from 1 month to 3 months. So call into one of our branches and keep your pet safe!

18/05/2024

With the weather improving, the grazing period is starting, so here are a few things to consider to prepare the cattle for turnout.

Preparing cattle for turnout.

Vaccinations: Black leg ( out of stock until further notice)

IBR

BVD

Leptospirosis

Boluses: Trace elements are vital for cows to capture and use the energy and protein as well as supporting other critical biological functions. Grass protein and energy levels are at their highest in the spring. Whilst they are the most significant ingredients in cattle growth and healthy production, they need to be in balance with trace elements and vitamins. Grass can be abundant in protein and energy but be deficient in minerals. Of grass is growing rapidly, and trace element levels are diluted. By offering a trace element bolus before turnout, you will have daily supply of the essential trace elements for up to 6 months.

Dosing for fluke: If a liver fluke treatment is needed at this time of the year, a product that targets adult liver fluke will reduce egg contamination on pastures. Here at Lakeland Veterinary Services, we have a few different dosing brands available for both cattle and sheep.

For gut worms, adult cattle do not usually need a treatment, and calves thay were born and raised indoors until now will be free of worms until they are released to pastures and do not need treatment for turnout. Dairy calves should be monitored closely and might need treatment soon after turnout if a high parasite burden is expected on grazing.

Spot on: Spot on treatment also should be used on cattle before letting them out. This will control lice flies and ticks and the diseases they carry.

So call into one of our branches and get your cattle ready for turnout!

21/03/2024

Did you know how many kittens an intact female cat can produce in just one year?!

A single unspayed female cat can produce an incredible amount of kittens during her lifetime.

21/02/2024

We have been having technical issues with our phone line this week. If you cannot get through in the event of an emergency please call our Derrygonnelly branch on line 02868641700. Thank you for your patience and understanding ☎️

31/01/2024

🏆 🥇 🎉 🐶 🐱 🐮 🐑

We are absolutely thrilled and excited to announce that we have been nominated by our clients as Northern Ireland Veterinary Practice of the Year! This is run by the Local Pet Awards NI.

This prestigious award means so much to our team. We are honoured to be nominated. It makes the hard work and long hours so worth it!

We will be attending the awards ceremony in Belfast this June. 🥳

We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes of your time to complete the below form to support our nomination.

https://www.northernirelandpetawards.com/contact-1

Thank you for your continued support 🥰❤️

Lakeland Vets Team 🎉

18/01/2024

17/01/2024

Please take care ⛄️

Ethylene glycol: Don't receive a frosty fright

The weather has turned, people may be defrosting their cars on frosty or snowy mornings. Many people reach for a product to speed up this defrosting process: antifreeze.

Antifreeze has its implications as a sweet tasting liquid our pets (particularly dogs and cats) often get into mischief with it.

Unfortunately ethylene glycol tends to have a low minimum toxic dose and is rapidly absorbed by the animals gastrointestinal tract. The toxic byproducts of this metabolism causes renal damage and metabolic acidosis.

Clinical signs are dose and time dependant.

If you have seen your pet ingest antifreeze OR you get home to find an empty destroyed container and are suspicious of a possible ingestion the best thing you can do is CONTACT YOUR VETERINARY TEAM IMMEDIATELY AND PREPARE TO GO DOWN ASAP.

You may have not seen the ingestion but the following symptoms suggest concerns (although can be suggestive of other issues too!). Again calling your wonderful veterinary practice immediately is the action to take.

❄️Lethargy
❄️Vomiting
❄️Polyuria (Urinating excessively)
❄️Polydipsia (Drinking excessively)
❄️Neurological signs
❄️Seizures
❄️Ataxia (Wobbly)
❄️Coma
❄️Dehydration
❄️ Abdominal pain

Untreated antifreeze toxicity can be fatal.

Your veterinary team may need to:

🌀Induce emesis (vomiting)
🌀Preform gastric lavage
🌀Start intravenous fluid therapy
🌀Start ethanol treatment
🌀Provide symptomatic treatment
🌀Take regular blood samples
🌀Take regular urine samples

How can I prevent it?

Firstly appropriate storage and disposal is essential. Ensuring you clear up any spillages on the ground so cats (and other animals) don't lap it up and ensuring any products you have are up high and out of reach for inquisitive paws is essential.

03/01/2024

Wishing all our clients and pets a happy and healthy new year! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024 🐈🦮🐩🐰🐖🐄🐴🐾

20/12/2023

Stuck for a last minute gift for an animal lover?

Call in and pick up a gift voucher! 🐾 🧑‍🎄

18/12/2023

Don’t forget to order your medications and food for over the Christmas period 🐾🐾

Hello to all our furry friends!

Just a little reminder to please have your food orders and repeat prescriptions with us by Monday 18th of December! This will allow us to ensure we have all your pets items ready for collection, before the Christmas break.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients, who have supported us throughout the year! X

13/12/2023

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13/12/2023

Please exercise extreme caution if you are walking at Lough Navar Forest. There is an area of sinking mud in which an owner and two dogs became trapped in this afternoon. Thankfully everyone is safe thanks to help from emergency services and the doggies are also well. 🙏

08/12/2023

Hello to all our furry friends!

Just a little reminder to please have your food orders and repeat prescriptions with us by Monday 18th of December! This will allow us to ensure we have all your pets items ready for collection, before the Christmas break.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients, who have supported us throughout the year! X

11/09/2023

Young female Collie found wandering in Castle Caudwell today. Handed into us at our Belleek branch. She is very friendly, not microchipped. Proof of ownership required.

Another male neutered terrier has been found wandering at Corry. He is also in our care. He is not microchipped. Proof of ownership required.