Donnybrook Vets

26/10/2024

It's nearly that time of year again where all the ghosts and ghouls are ready to come out to play! 👻

Fireworks season starts long before Halloween and for some pets this can be a stressful time.

Here are some tips to help support your pet during firework season 🎆:

Do: 
✅Close curtains and windows to block noises and bright flashes
✅ Turn on the radio or television for some normal background noise
✅Reassure your pet if they seek attention, without making a big fuss
✅Allow them to hide in their bed or favorite place if they choose to 
✅Ensure your pets microchip details are up to date, incase they got frightened and escape

Don't: 
❌Bring dogs out for walks during fireworks 
❌Let cats outside during fireworks 
❌Give out to your pet if they are scared and have a toilet accident during this time

25/10/2024

Spooky season has begun …. Watch this space …

19/10/2024

Cuties Kiko and Nubie came to collect their food for the weekend! This pair are the sweetest little boys definitely living their best lives!!! 😍🐶🐾 😍

20/09/2024

Beautiful Maisie came to visit this week 🤎
She has the most beautiful big brown eyes 😍

24/08/2024

Oscar and Ralph enjoyed a whimzee when they came to collect some food! These two cuties are brothers and love doing things together!!! 🐶🐾😍🐾🐶

13/08/2024

Mika visited today for her monthly pain relief injection. She was in great form, fresh from the groomers with a beautiful new hair cut! 🤩
She'll now have pep in her step to match her voluminous blowdry!💈

08/08/2024

This cute little kitty found the jungle of Donnybrook Vets so peaceful for her vaccines with Vet Niall that she snoozed away happily throughout! 💤 😻🐈😻 💤

05/08/2024

The weather can't seem to make up it's mind these days! ☀️😎🌦️

Despite the rain showers it is still very warm out, even in the early mornings so staff pet Jake made sure too cool off this morning on his walk. 

Remember these tips to help our pets cope in the heat while we have our few days of summer! 

🌡️Our pets can find it much harder to cope in the heat as they can't sweat to cool down! Provide them with a cool, shaded room where they can cool off! 

🐾Only walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is low and there is no hot sun! If in doubt, don't walk them!  

💧Make sure your pet has access to fresh water at all times!

03/08/2024

Whiskey visited us with a sore eye this week...but still managed to work those puppy dog eyes for Andrea after his appointment to earn some extra treats 👀🥰

02/08/2024

31/07/2024

Look at that proud smile! 🤩

Buster has made amazing progress on his weight loss journey over the past few months dropping from 41kg to 36kg! 

➡️Swipe to see before and after pictures! 

Buster's mum said 'at his heaviest he had no energy, now he is playful!' and we can see this too from his big smiles when he arrives in to the clinic for his weigh ins!

⚖️Did you know over 55% of pets are overweight? 

🐾Being overweight affects our pet's quality of life by reducing their mobility and impacting their general health. 

There are lots of things you can do to help maintain a healthy weight for your pet: 

✅Book a free weight check with our nurse 

✅Feed a diet recommended for weight loss or maintenance 

✅Enjoy walks and playtime to increase exercise! 

Call us on 01 912 5028 to book a free appointment with our nurse.

27/07/2024

Sushi did something very bad … he ate something that he definitely shouldn’t have eaten.
We’re happy to say that Sushi has now fully recovered but the poor little guy did need major surgery to remove the object that he ate.
As you can see in the pics he had to wear the cone of shame until we took his stitches out but he’s now thankfully coneless!
Foreign bodies can cause life threatening obstructions for pets. It’s really important to always watch what your pet is eating and if they are the type of pet to eat silly things then you might even need to baby proof your house! If you’re worried that your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have always seek veterinary advice.
Any guesses what Sushi might have eaten? Post your answer below in the comments and we’ll let you know on Monday what it was that Sushi ate!

26/07/2024

We’ve got a friend in Bowie and he’s got a friend in us! He did mention that the treats really help our relationship however 🫣😂 … but he’ll do some tricks to earn them!

19/07/2024

Staff pet Peaches feeling and looking good after her puppy pamper groom and doggie walk today .dog Thanks a mill!

10/07/2024

Meet Mika! Mika showed us some martial arts skills when he came to visit for his vaccinations! This unbelievably clever cat has also learned to “sit” on command! Look at him sit on command for a treat after his impressive kung fu moves! 🥋😍😻😹🐾

07/07/2024

Tiny little Bob bounced around reception when he visited the other day! He is small but smart and showed us how tall he really is and stood up for some treats! 🤎

06/07/2024

Ralph is delighted it’s nearly the weekend! This cutie 😍 came in to us for his kennel cough vaccination so he could go play safely in the park! 😍🐾🐶🐾😍