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22/08/2024

**UPDATE: Fred has gone to his new forever home! Good Luck Fred 🥰
Meet Fred 😾

He was brought in by a kind person who found him in not the best of conditions. After some TLC and a good clean up he is now looking for his forever home. 🏠
Don't be fooled by his grumpy face!
This little guy is the smartest and most gentle man you'll meet.
If you have space to give Fred his forever home, please get in contact and let us know ❤️

21/08/2024

Household hazards for your cat 🐱

While not an extensive list, we have included below the most common household hazards for your cat.

Human drugs including ibuprofen and paracetamol 💊
Chocolate 🍫
String (can cause linear foreign bodies!) 🧶
Onions, garlic, chives, leek 🧄🧅
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) - cats are attracted to the taste of this! 💧
Toothpaste 🪥
Lilies 💐

A special note about lilies... 🎋 These flowers are commonly found in floral arrangements and even small amounts of ingestion of flowers or the leaves can cause irreversible kidney failure in your cat. The pollen (ingested through grooming or by sniffing at the plant) and even the water that lilies sit in, will all cause kidney injury and immediate veterinary care is necessary. 🩺
This is true of all lily species.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list.)

If your cat has ingested (or in the case of lilies, merely come into contact!) with any of these items, please contact your vet. 📞🩺

18/08/2024

Our fantastic dermatologist Sandra attended the 10th World Congress in Veterinary Dermatology in Boston a few weeks ago.

Sandra got to meet with leading experts in this area and attended talks, workshops and wet labs on the latest research and innovations in dermatology.

We are so proud to have such a passionate and wonderful vet on our team who always strives for the best care possible for her patients 👏🩺

14/08/2024

Household toxins and your dog 🐶

Did you know these items are harmful / toxic for your dog?

Chocolate 🍫
Raisins and grapes 🍇
Xylitol (sometimes labelled as 'birch sugar / wood sugar') - found in sugar free items such as chewing gum/sweets 🍬
Bones - these can cause blockages or tears in the gastrointestinal tract so can be dangerous to give to your pets!
Raw dough 🥣
Caffeine (tea/coffee) ☕
Garlic, chives, onions, leeks 🧅🧄
Toothpaste 🪥
Ibuprofen (highly toxic to dogs and cats) 💊

If your pet has ingested any of these items, you should always call your vet. 📞🩺
(P.S. Stay tuned for more of our household toxin series!)

08/08/2024

It's international cat day! 🥳🐈

Cats are such wonderfully strange creatures and it is only right that they have their very own day to celebrate such a fact. Did you know cats have been an integral part of households since the time of the ancient Egyptians? They believed cats brought divine energy and good luck to homes and many of their deities were 'feline' in appearance.

To celebrate, share your cat's picture below!

07/08/2024

* Notice *
We will be closed today between 12pm and 1pm. We will be open as normal for the remainder of the day.

02/08/2024

Bank holiday weekend incoming!

Opening hours this weekend:

Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-3pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday: 8.30am-6pm (back to normal business hours)

As always, there will be a vet on call if you have an emergency and can be reached by phoning 071-9304978 ☎️

31/07/2024

July's Hero! 🐱

Meet Hunta, our July hero. 🫶
Hunta was involved in a road traffic accident and brought to us by a good Samaritan who saw her. She had sustained severe head trauma and had a mild break in her jaw.
Hunta received supportive care and needed a feeding tube in order to receive food while she was recovering from her injuries. After ten days of being fed through her tube, Hunta began to eat alone and her tube was removed.
In a perfect ending, Hunta's owners were located and after two weeks, she was discharged from hospital.
She was the bravest girl throughout her hospitalisation!

Well done Hunta 👏👏👏

25/07/2024

Update: DONOR FOUND
Thank you to everyone that reached out!
*URGENT APPEAL*
We are in urgent need for a canine blood donor for a very sick inpatient. 🩸
Donations ideally are from dogs who are aged between one and eight years, weigh over 25 kilos, in good health, and are fully vaccinated, haven't traveled outside of Ireland and up to date with parasite treatment.
If you think you have a suitable donor please get in touch with us asap.

25/07/2024

We see new cat owners every week here at The Well Pet Hospital and a common question is how to introduce their new cat/kitten to the outdoors. 🌳🍁

There are three things we advise before allowing your kitten/cat access to the outdoors:
1) Vaccines! Make sure your cat/kitten has been fully vaccinated to protect them against infectious diseases.
2) Neutering! We advise all clients to neuter their cats if they will be letting them outdoors to prevent straying/fighting/transmission of infectious diseases.
3) Microchipping! Ideally before letting our kitten/cat out for the first time, we advise that your cat is microchipped so they can be identified.

Letting them out:
🐱 It is a good idea to get your cat used to being called! Call their name and reward them with a treat when they respond to you in the weeks prior to letting them out.
🐱 Supervise your kitten/cat the first time they go out to the garden. Remove anything hazardous where they may harm themselves.
🐱 If your cat is older, you should wait a few weeks (around 3weeks) before letting them out so that they are used to their new home.
🐱 Let your cat out when: you are home, on a dry day and a quiet time (no barking dogs etc.), before a routine mealtime when you can call them back inside after a short period.
🐱 How your cat is going to gain access to the outdoors long-term should also be considered - cat flap vs an open window etc. This will be a consideration based on individual households.

Cats generally adapt fairly quickly to the outdoors but some may take more time. Each cat is different. 😊

10/07/2024

*OWNERS FOUND*

*Found Cat* 🐱🐱

A female tortie cat has been found after a road traffic accident between Calry and Manorhamilton, in the Newtownmanor area, on Saturday night (July 6th).
She has no microchip. She is friendly so we are sure someone is missing her.
If anyone is missing a cat matching her description, please get in touch by phoning us on 071-9304978 📞

05/07/2024

*FOUND KITTEN*
This little man was found on the road in Ballintogher area.
If you recognise him please let us know so that we can get him home.

02/07/2024

June's Hero of the Month 🐾🩺

Meet beautiful Winnie, a nine-year-old spaniel who presented to our clinic with a condition known as a pyometra.
A pyometra is a condition where unneutered female dogs (usually middle-aged or older) develop an infection in their uterus that cause it to fill with pus. This is a very serious condition that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Luckily, her owners noticed she was unwell and brought her down to us straight away.
Winnie received fluid therapy and antibiotic treatment to stabilize her condition prior to surgery to have her uterus and ovaries removed.

Winnie was a star patient and stole the hearts of all the staff here at The Well Pet Hospital. Even when sick, she always greeted us with a waggy tail 🐶

Well done Winnie! 🙌

19/06/2024

It's not always easy to know when to intervene when you find an injured bird.🐦🦆🦉
Fledglings (which there are lots of right now!) will leave the nest and spend time on the ground while their flight muscles develop, so they are not always in need of assistance.

Kildare Wildlife Rescue has shared with us a series of pictures with their recommendations for what to do when you find a bird you think may be injured. This is a great resource, but we want to reiterate that the best course of action is to contact a wildlife rescue such as Kildare Wildlife Rescue with a picture of the bird to properly identify the correct course of action.🩺🐾 Kildare Wildlife Rescue

14/06/2024

UPDATE: FOUND! - Thanks all for your help!
**MISSING**

A little black & white dog has gone missing in the Aughamore Near area. She answers to the name Bella. Bella is only 8 months old and super friendly. She is microchipped and is wearing a collar.

If you have seen Bella please contact the clinic 071-9304978, her family are very worried about her.

As always sharing is caring 🥰

🐶➡️🏠

13/06/2024

Here at The Well Pet Hospital, we have been seeing lots of litters of kittens and wanted to remind all our clients on the importance of neutering. 🩺🐾

Did you know, cats can reach sexual maturity and have kittens of their own at just four months of age... Here at the Well Pet Hospital, we strongly advise neutering of cats. 😺 Neutering is part of responsible pet ownership and benefits include control of transmissible disease, ethical control of population along with health and behavioural benefits.

For further information or to schedule a chat with one of our vets or vet nurses, call us on 071-9304978 📞

07/06/2024

Another lovely bunch of kittens who were with us this morning while their mum was being neutered. They’re super cute but we don’t need another litter coming along!

If you know of a good home, we can put you in touch with the owner.
😻😻😻😻😻

06/06/2024

UPDATE: Owners found. Thank you all for sharing and caring 🙏

URGENT APPEAL

Does anyone recognise this little fella? 😺

This neutered male cat was found on the Strandhill area (Lecarrow) yesterday. No microchip. Very friendly.
He appears to have injuries that are consistent with a road traffic accident.
If anyone recognises him, please get in touch by calling us on 071-9304978

06/06/2024

Some cuteness for this Thursday 🐾🤗

02/06/2024

Like all pets, Lola doesn’t know what a Bank Holiday is.
The hospital is closed on Monday 3rd June, but as always, we’re available for emergencies if you need us. Have a great weekend!
🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🐙

31/05/2024

Male cat found at Centra in Strandhill yesterday.
Has been seen to be wandering around the area.
Very friendly, no microchip.
Owner must be missing him!?

Lady that found him is currently looking after him.

Please share and contact us if you know who he may belong to.

Many thanks

The Well Pet Team

30/05/2024

Medication and food orders!

A plea for all our clients to please give us 48 hours notice for repeat prescriptions/food orders. 🙏
This is to make sure we have your pet's required medications/food in stock. It also allows time for our vets to dispense out these medications and prevent delays. 🩺
You can order through our website or by sending us an email directly at [email protected], or alternatively calling us on 071-9304978.

Thank you for your cooperation.

26/05/2024

The Vets and Nurses of the Well Pet Hospital have all qualified as RECOVER Certified Advanced Life Support Rescuers® after an intense but enjoyable training course in CPR and Emergency Care given by Niamh O'Donoghue of UCD Veterinary Hospital.

Whilst we never want to have to use them, the skills that we practiced this weekend will help us to provide the best possible care to your pets if an emergency arises.

25/05/2024

We need your help! We’re looking for suggestions for a name for this handsome fellow. What do you think?

24/05/2024

This is Tino, our May Hero. He saved a life today by donating blood to a dog who desperately needed it. What a good boy!
🐶🩸🏅

23/05/2024

*FOUND*
This lovely cat was found near Culleenduff, Strandhill.
He is very friendly so somebody may be missing him.
If you recognise him please get in touch so we can get him home 🏡

23/05/2024

Kai and Suki visited us this morning for their first vaccines and our hearts melted! (Especially when Suki gave us a cheeky wink!)

How cute are these two? 🤗🐾

Vaccines are an essential part of your pet's healthcare. You can book your pet's vaccines and health check by phoning us on 071-9304978 🩺

15/05/2024

Duke visited us this morning to receive his puppy vaccines and was the best boy! 🐶💉Look how handsome he is!

🩺Why do we vaccinate?
To protect our pets against dangerous infectious disease and to control the spread of infectious diseases.

🩺Which dangerous disease?
In dogs, we vaccinate against parvovirus, leptospirosis, infectious hepatitis, distemper and 'kennel cough'.
In cats, we vaccinate against feline calicivirus, feline herpes virus, feline panleukopenia virus and feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
All of these conditions are potentially life-threatening.

🩺What is involved in vaccinating?
Kittens and puppies or adult pets restarting their vaccine course will need two injections given a few weeks apart. Lifelong yearly vaccines will be required after this.

🩺What about rabbits?
Rabbits can receive vaccinations against myxomatosis and VHD, both of which are fatal illness for this species.

To book your pet in for their vaccines now, call us on 071-9304978 😸🐶

01/05/2024

A reminder again that we are closed tomorrow, May 2nd. 🚫
As always, a vet can still be reached on our emergency line and we will be open as normal on Friday May 3rd. 🩺💉
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
-The Well Pet Team

30/04/2024

Meet April's Hero of the Month, Fáin! 😍

This beautiful boy first came to our clinic in March after an unknown trauma which caused paralysis in his tail and difficulty controlling his hindlimbs.
After 6 days of intense hospitalisation, Fáin was ready to go home to his loving owners and continue treatment as an outpatient. 🩺

Whilst his treatment is still ongoing, using a mixture on oral medications and acupuncture, he has regained some movement in his tail and can now jump again!
We couldn't be prouder of the progress Fáin has made and the dedication his owners have shown to him. 💙

Well done Fáin!😸

Address

Carraroe
Sligo
F91F895

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 3pm

Website

http://wellpets.ie/

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Mite-y craic! 🔬 Ever wonder what ear mites in your pet look like? 🧐 The technical name for these surface mites is Otodectes Cyanotis. They are common parasites, particularly in young animals and can be prevented by routine anti-parasitic treatment. 😁 These mites are not contagious to people but are highly contagious between dogs, cats and rabbits.

Toby had major hip surgery 5 months ago. As you can see, it hasn’t held him back!

Some days this is the best job in the world! Aisling is feeding a baby hedgehog who needs a little help before he goes back where he belongs. Hasn’t he the cutest wee hedgehog face? 🦔

It’s kinda breezy here this morning. We’ve cancelled elective procedures but we’re here til 12 for emergencies. Stay safe everyone 💨🐶🐱🐰💨

The fluffy black and white gentleman here is called Precious, and you can see that he is. He's been missing in Coolaney for a couple of days. He's much loved and missed. Please share to help get him home to his family. Thank you all!