NOAH Veterinary Hospital, Baldoyle

21/01/2025

Is your furry friend facing mobility issues or discomfort? At NOAH, we provide specialised orthopaedic exams and surgery to ensure your pet stays active, healthy and comfortable.

We have advanced imaging equipment, such as a CT, to reach an orthopaedic diagnosis, but if your pet has already been diagnosed, our team of veterinary surgeons can help you with:

👉 Cranial cruciate ligament rupture

👉 Spinal problems, such as intervertebral disc herniation

👉 Elbow dysplasia

👉 Hip dysplasia

👉 Bone fractures

👉 And more!

Head over to our website for more information about our services 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/

13/01/2025

We understand how stressful receiving a cancer diagnosis for your pet can be. However, cancer treatments have evolved a lot in veterinary medicine and can be effective in achieving a cure, depending on the cancer your pet has and its stage at diagnosis.

At NOAH, we will take the time to discuss the most practical and effective treatment options with you. Other than treatment targeted at the disease, we will include pain management and controlling any possible secondary illnesses.

You can be sure we will handle your pet’s needs, as well as your own, in a compassionate way, and that your pet’s quality of life will always be our number one priority.

Read more about our cancer diagnosis and treatment services on our website 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/cancer-treatment/

03/01/2025

“Your pet needs an MRI” might be a scary thing to hear, but, if your vet has suggested an MRI scan for your pet, it’s because they want to give them the best possible care.

An MRI scan is used to detect neurological issues, joint abnormalities, and soft tissue injuries that can be hard to diagnose with other diagnostic methods.

In certain situations, an MRI scan is essential to ensure the right diagnosis and, therefore, the best treatment plan for your pet's condition.

Though you may feel apprehensive about subjecting your pet to this exam, an MRI scan is a non-invasive, safe and comfortable procedure for your pet.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions!

Visit our website for more information 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/mri-ct-scans/

23/12/2024

Endoscopy is one of the diagnostic tools we offer at NOAH. It works by putting a tiny camera through the nose or the mouth.

This allows us to see inside some organs or structures with great detail, with live images displayed on a screen. Using this tool, we can look for anything out of the ordinary, such as signs of inflammation, bleeding, ulcers or even tumours.

Would you like to know more about this service? Get in touch with us for more information 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/

19/12/2024

❔ What is an MRI?

An MRI is a scanner that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create very detailed 3D and high-quality images of the inside of your pet’s body.

❔What can an MRI scan detect?

An MRI scan can highlight structural abnormalities in hard-to-access organs, such as the brain and spinal cord, but it can also detect muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries, ear, nasal, and sinus issues, and soft tissue diseases.

❔ Does my pet need to be put under anaesthesia for this procedure?

Yes. During this non-invasive procedure, your pet needs to be placed under general anaesthetic to ensure the process is stress-free, and that your pet doesn’t move so we can gather the images we need.

Here at NOAH, we are one of Ireland’s leading pet MRI and pet CT scan service providers for various pets and small animals. Head over to our website for more information 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/mri-ct-scans/

16/12/2024

Just like our own, our dogs' spines have discs between the vertebrae that help cushion the impact caused by movement and allow for a wide range of spinal motion.

Over time, these discs can suffer degenerative changes and can end up compressing the spinal cord, leading to intervertebral disc disease. Depending on where this occurs, it can cause problems like:

👉 Signs of pain or discomfort

👉 Muscular weakness

👉 Difficulty walking

👉 Paralysis of two or more limbs

👉 Inability to control bowel movements

Even though intervertebral disc disease is more common in older dogs, chondrodystrophic breeds, such as Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, Shih Tzus, and Pekingeses, are more susceptible to it and can show clinical signs at a young age!

Get in touch with us if you spot any of these signs in your pet!

You can read more about our spinal surgery services on our website 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/orthopaedic-surgery/spinal-surgery/

29/11/2024

20/11/2024

In most dogs, the cranial cruciate ligament, which is part of the knee joint, is prone to rupture due to long-term degeneration. This means the fibres within the ligament weaken over time, leading to osteoarthritis and serious mobility issues. 🐕

Following a thorough arthroscopic (keyhole) joint assessment, the most successful treatment consists of a procedure called tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO).

Keyhole surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It involves making small incisions and inserting a tiny camera, called an arthroscope, into the joint. This camera projects images onto a screen, allowing us to see and operate inside the joint.

This procedure may sound complicated, but our highly experienced team of vet surgeons has performed it many times.

This treatment allows the joint to become stable when walking or running, ensuring your dog regains their quality of life.

You can read more about this procedure on our website 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/orthopaedic-surgery/joint-surgery/

12/11/2024

🐇 “Bunny-hopping” refers to when a dog starts using both back legs at the same time. It is a common sign of hip dysplasia, along with limping, reluctance to walk and play, and avoiding high-level places.

Hip dysplasia is a condition that makes the hip less stable, leading to painful osteoarthritis over time.

Administering pain-relieving anti-inflammatories is our first line of treatment, which can be hugely successful in managing your dog’s pain.

However, this treatment doesn’t work in all dogs and surgery might be necessary.

Our team of vet surgeons is highly experienced in performing advanced surgical techniques with a high success rate, including those needed for the surgical management of hip dysplasia, such as:

🦴 Triple pelvic osteotomy (in dogs younger than 12 months),

🦴 Femoral head and neck excision,

🦴 Total hip replacement

Head over to our website for more information 🔗 https://www.noah.ie/specialist-treatments/orthopaedic-surgery/joint-surgery/

08/11/2024

If your vet suspects that your pet has an orthopaedic injury, spinal disease, soft tissue damage or cancer, a CT scan might be recommended as a diagnostic method.

But what is a CT scan exactly? 🤔

A CT scan is an advanced diagnostic imaging method that provides a comprehensive assessment of your pet’s internal organs and may uncover issues that an X-ray or an ultrasound might have missed.

By providing detailed 3D images of your pet’s body, this tool allows vets to detect a range of health problems and develop effective treatment plans tailored to your pet, while enabling you to make informed decisions regarding your pet’s care. 🐈🐕

We provide CT scans at a very competitive price! You can request a quote by e-mail 📧 [email protected]

30/08/2024

Did you know boarding kennels and doggy daycares have kennel cough vaccine requirements for their guests? 🏨 🐶

Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a persistent hacking cough in dogs, often sounding as if there's something stuck in their throat. While it’s not usually a deadly disease, young puppies, sick dogs and golden oldies might have a severe form of kennel cough, which is why it’s essential to try and prevent outbreaks in places with lots of dogs in close contact.

To ensure you have a relaxed holiday right from day one, don’t forget to make sure your furry friend has their kennel cough vaccine all ready to go.

If you'd like to know more about kennel cough vaccination and to make sure your dog is protected, don't hesitate to give us a call!

29/08/2024

Life has a way of providing us with so many lessons, and a lot of them are learned through the ones we love the most.

Pets are no exception, and they are full of important lessons for us 💖 What have you learned from them? We’ll go first… our pets have taught us the meaning of unconditional love, and we can’t thank them enough!

28/08/2024

Not every cat can be the height of poise or athleticism. 🐈

If your feline friend isn’t going to win any agility prizes any time soon, we want to hear from you! 👋 Show us your goofy cats!

27/08/2024

Has a CT scan been recommended for your pet? This advanced imaging technique is invaluable for helping diagnose a variety of conditions, including:

👉 Orthopaedic injuries
👉 Spinal disease
👉 Soft tissue damage
👉 Various types of cancer

While your pet will need to be under general anaesthesia, rest assured that our team of experienced veterinary surgeons will prioritise their safety and comfort throughout this procedure.

A CT scan provides high-quality images of your pet's internal organs, giving us a comprehensive view to help us reach the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

If your pet needs a CT scan or an MRI, get in touch with us! Our premium service comes at a competitive price! Please request a quote by e-mail 📧 [email protected]

26/08/2024

Today is International Dog Day! While we think every day is a great day for dogs, we love any excuse to do something special for our furry friends. 🐶

Here are some ideas on how to spoil your best friend:

🐕 Bake them some dog-friendly treats

🐕 Make them a new toy

🐕 Take them for a walk on a different route

🐕 Find exciting new games to play with them

How will you be pampering your dog on this amazing day? Tell us everything in the comments below! 👇

24/08/2024

We know that every snapshot of our furry friends deserves at least three Oscars and a Pulitzer. And that’s just for starters! (The rest of the awards can come later 🏆)

However, some of them are really outstanding and go into that special gallery of spectacular pet photos.

Give us those pics you think are definitely award-winning material 🤳 👇

23/08/2024

Mental health is not just for people! 🧠 Our pets can also feel anxiety and stress in such a way that can have an important impact on their quality of life.

Here are some of the situations that might be hard for your pets:
🐾 Not having a place to go to and rest from having to interact with children, other pets or strangers whenever they want to;
🐾 Too few opportunities to play, go for walks or spend quality time together with you;
🐾 Routines that are consistently disrupted, such as changes in feeding time or when people are likely to be home.

If you’re worried about your pets’ stress levels, we can help! We can help you figure out the best way to help them feel better, so don’t hesitate to talk to us. 📲