NOAH Veterinary Hospital, Baldoyle

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]

15/10/2024

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. 📲

22/08/2024

Elbow dysplasia occurs when the elbow develops abnormally, meaning that the three bones that make up the elbow joint do not quite fit together as they should. Over time, the irregular movement of this joint will lead to osteoarthritis.

It is especially common in large breed dogs, and most dogs start showing signs while they’re still growing, such as:
👉 Limping or stiffness, which can be worse after exercise
👉 Reluctance to walk or play
👉 In severe cases, your dog can develop a swollen elbow

If you spot these signs in your dog, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Our highly experienced team of orthopaedic vet surgeons will be able to make a proper diagnosis and develop a treatment plan tailored to your dog that might include medication and/or surgery.

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

21/08/2024

First meetings are so important! We want to know how this fateful meeting went 🐾 🧑 Sometimes it’s love at first sight, and sometimes, it might take a couple of times to realise they are your forever pet.

How did it go? Tell us in the comments!

18/08/2024

Do you know what is the most diagnosed cat disease in the UK? Gum disease! Also called periodontal disease, it represents a whopping 15% of problems diagnosed annually and it is likely that your cat might be suffering or will suffer from it.

It’s important to keep a keen eye on your pet’s gums and if you notice redness, bleeding or difficulties eating, book an appointment with us!

16/08/2024

As pet owners, our pets’ comfort and health are always on our minds, and we do everything in our ability to provide them with the best care.

But have you paused to consider what you can do to help save our wildlife as well? 🤔

Something as simple as leaving a bowl of water in the garden, now that the temperature is rising, can be vital to wild animals such as birds and hedgehogs. 🐦🦔

Do you have any suggestions? Let’s put them all together in the comment section! ⬇️

14/08/2024

X-ray and ultrasound are common diagnostic imaging modalities that we have available to help us find your pets’ problems. 🐶🐱

The development of these non-invasive, accessible and reliable techniques has allowed us to diagnose and treat a huge number of important problems such as fractures, cancer or chronic kidney disease, to name a few!

These days we can also rely on fantastic technology such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerised tomography scan (CT), advanced machines that can look at organs that are hard to see with ultrasounds or X-rays (for instance, the brain or some internal organs) with incredible precision.

While these exams can be a bit more expensive, we know they will make all the difference in your pet’s health!

13/08/2024

Travelling abroad with your pets is great and an increasing number of pet owners are doing it, but we urge you to not forget some exotic diseases you might bump into. 🧳🐾

Leishmaniasis is a parasite disease that can affect our pets and often shows up in the Mediterranean, an amazing vacation spot for pet owners who love the lush countryside and the summer sun. It is transmitted by the bite of a sandfly, and it causes a tough to manage and almost impossible to cure disease.

While the vaccine might be recommended if you’re spending a lot of time abroad, another way to protect your pets is by applying insect repellents (for instance, regular spot-on treatments) and avoiding places with a lot of sandfly activity.

Want to know more about this or any other issues your pet might have while on vacation? Talk to us today!

10/08/2024

Did you know our team is constantly learning new skills and seeking further training? 🤔

We are committed to giving you and your pets the best care possible, which means we strive to continuously improve our knowledge and we allocate plenty of hours per year in training sessions, seminars, congresses and other amazing learning opportunities!

08/08/2024

This International Cat Day, let’s learn a bit more about the amazing feline friends that light up our days with their cute antics, their charming chattiness and their boundless curiosity!

Here are some fun facts:

🐱 Cats have a top speed of up to 30mph

🐱 Their sense of smell is about 14 times better than ours

🐱 Slow blinking at you is a feline way of saying “hi”

🐱 They sleep about 18 hours per day

What else did we miss? Share your cool cat facts with us in the comments! 🐈 👇

06/08/2024

Earaches aren’t just bothersome,

👉 If your pet has recurrent ear problems (also called otitis), this usually means there’s a larger problem causing it!

Owners of dogs with large, floppy ears will know that these pets are prone to getting infections or excessive inflammation, but cats can also suffer from persistent ear problems, especially due to mites, fungi or allergic disease. Whatever the cause, it’s sure to mean an uncomfortable time for your pet!

It’s important to understand why your pet is suffering from recurrent otitis. Not only are they painful, regardless of cause, but infections can migrate further into the ear, and damage their hearing or even affect neurological functions, like balance or head movement.

If you’re concerned about your pet’s ear and hearing health, we are here for you! Contact us today 🩺