Gordon overseeing the practice paperwork. He gave it his paw of approval
Dog found in Jobstown area on Saturday. Proof of ownership required for collection
Lost dog handed into the practice. Found in the Jobstown area. Proof of ownership required
Trimming a cat's nails
🐈🐈⬛🐈 Have you ever wondered how we trim your cats claws? Our vet nurse Ciara trimmed the lovely Loki's claws today despite his little vocal protests (his lovely pet parent took him off the couch basking in the sunlight to the vets so he was not a happy camper!!).
🐱Ciara has completed many CPD courses on Feline safe handling and behaviour and so she knows that cat's love to just hide away. Aswell as being great predators, cat's are also preyed upon by bigger animals so they feel alot more comfortable when they can hide away from us. Ciara's magic tool of choice when trimming a cat's nails is simple, yet effective.
A big giant blanket or towel works wonders! Blankets and towels can also be sprayed with a pheromone spray called Feliway that smells very calming to cats which can help them feel better.
🐱 We like to make these visits as stress and fear free as possible for our feline friends.
🐱Not all cats need there nails clipped but some cats that spend alot of time indoors may require their nails to be trimmed every so often as they are not out climbing and defending themselves as much as an outdoor cat would be. 🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛
Sneak peek
Sneak peek.
The new areas are coming along nicely. Should be up and running soon🤞
Scratching is a natural behaviour for cats. It is part of a cat’s instinct and most people are not aware of this but scratching is also a way to communicate with other cats. This behaviour not only leaves a visible mark in the scratched surface but it also leaves a scent for other cats to smell. Cat’s paws have scent glands and through scratching cats mark their territory. The best way to prevent your pet from scratching your furniture at home is to provide an acceptable, inviting area for your cat to scratch.
Does your cat have a scratch post?
We hope you have a spooktacular Halloween should you choose to celebrate! Please spare a thought for the pets who might not want to partake. For those who do, please show us your ‘pup-kin’ pics in the comments below…
Is your dog frightened by fireworks? Many dogs don’t like fireworks and become fearful during firework season. If your dog is struggling to cope when they hear fireworks then you need to seek veterinary treatment, but here are a few simple tips all dog owners can use to help keep their dog calm and safe during fireworks season.
Arthritis is often thought to be an ageing condition that many older pets are expected to develop. However, arthritis can affect pets of any age and when detected early there are many effective treatments that can improve your pet’s quality of life. Being able to recognise the early signs of arthritis allows you to get prompt veterinary treatment for your pet.
If you have a pet with arthritis, what were the first signs that you noticed?
Most cats and dogs will contract worms in their lifetime and the effects range from mild to severe to devastating. Is your pet covered?
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety when they’re left on their own? This condition can be difficult to detect as often signs are only shown when your dog is by themselves. If you are worried about how your dog copes when you are away from home, you could set up a camera to see if they are showing any of the common signs of separation anxiety.
If they are - please give our vets a call for advice.
