Ark Veterinary Clinic Tullow

15/11/2023

Some of our pretty patients that we’ve had in for a range of reasons ranging from vaccinations to surgery 🐶🐱
We strive to promote the best experience for your pets to make their visits more enjoyable🐾

07/10/2023

An appreciation post for our feline friends 🐱🐈
How cute are these?

29/09/2023

It’s coming to the time of year where we have to prepare ourselves for firework season!🎇

It is common for pets to go missing around Halloween due to them not being desensitized to loud noises such as fireworks that they aren’t be exposed to on a daily basis. 🎆

It is important to have identification on your pet such as a collar and tag containing your contact number. We encourage you to ensure that your details are up to date on your pet’s microchip, don’t forget it is a legal requirement for your dog to be microchipped!

Calming aids such as Feliway (for cats) and Adaptil (for dogs) are available for pets to help them in the run up to events of stress. These products release calming pheromones which promote a more stress free environment for your pets. We recommend beginning to use these products now in preparation for Halloween. 🎃

26/09/2023

Did you know that your new puppy may have to be wormed as often as every two weeks? 🪱🐶

Puppies can have worms passed onto them by their mother during the pregnancy (in utero) and also after birth through feeding and the ingestion of faecal material that they may be exposed to. Due to the potential for puppies to be born with worms or come into contact with them in their first few weeks of life it is essential to have a worming protocol for the healthy development of your puppy.🐾

The protocol suggested is as follows:
🐾 From the age of 2 weeks old to the age of 12 weeks old, we recommend that puppies should be wormed every 2 weeks.
🐾 From 12 weeks of age until puppies are 6 months old, they require to be wormed once a month.
🐾 Once the puppy is over 6 months of age, it can be wormed every 3 months or as advised by our vets.

☎️ The worm dose given will depend on your puppies weight. Don’t hesitate to phone the practice to book your puppy in for a weight consultation with one of our nurses.

19/05/2023

Celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month! 🎉

Did you know that this month we celebrate Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month? It's the perfect opportunity to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of veterinary nurses in providing exceptional care to our beloved animal companions.

Here at we have two registered veterinary nurses Rebecca & Laura who are the compassionate heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring the health and well-being of your furry friends. They are the ones who lend a comforting hand, a listening ear, and a warm smile when your pets need it the most.

From assisting in surgeries to monitoring vital signs, administering medications to educating pet parents, veterinary nurses play a crucial role in every aspect of veterinary care. Their knowledge, skills, and unwavering dedication make a significant impact on the lives of animals and their human families.
During Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these incredible professionals. Their passion for animal welfare and their commitment to continuous learning are truly awe-inspiring.

If you've had the privilege of working with a veterinary nurse, why not share your experience in the comments below? Let's give them the recognition they deserve and show our appreciation for the vital role they play in our pets' lives.
To all the veterinary nurses out there, thank you for your selfless dedication, your boundless compassion, and your unwavering love for animals. You are the heart and soul of veterinary care, and we salute you!

08/05/2023

🌟 Introducing Zoetis Librela and Solensia: Advancing Pet Health and Happiness 🐾
 
Hello, pet enthusiasts! Today, we're excited to introduce you to two innovative solutions from Zoetis: Librela and Solensia. These groundbreaking products are designed to address the unique health needs of our beloved furry companions. 🐶🐱
 
Zoetis Librela: Enhancing Comfort and Mobility 🐾
 
Librela is a game-changer in the realm of pet healthcare. Specifically developed for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis, Librela offers extended pain relief for up to 4 weeks with just a single injection. By reducing pain and inflammation, Librela aims to improve mobility and help dogs lead more comfortable lives.

Zoetis Solensia:

Solensia helps your cat get back to moving more freely again and stops OA pain from disrupting the unique bond they share with you

Controls OA pain in cats, which can lead to an easier time moving. A once-monthly injection given at the clinic. Works like your cat's naturally made antibodies to reduce pain signals.

Call us today on 059-9180622 to see if Librela or Solensia may be the right solution for your four-legged friend.

This post concludes our osteoarthritis awareness month in asap with . We hope that you have gained some valuable information from our content over the past 4 weeks!

05/05/2023

Happy Feel Good Friday from your furry friends! 🐾

As vets & nurses, our job is to ensure the health and happiness of your beloved pets. We know that our furry patients are more than just animals, they're members of your family🫶🏻
 
On this Feel Good Friday, let's take a moment to appreciate the joy and unconditional love that our pets bring to our lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to care for them and witness their resilience and strength❤️
 
So hug your pets a little tighter today and cherish the special bond you share with them. We wish you and your furry companions a paw-some weekend! 🎉

27/04/2023

Can you guess what she’s hiding?

Cats are experts at hiding almost everything, including pain.
Does your cat love to hide things? Have you ever thought that they may be hiding their pain?

Help us put your mind at ease by booking an appointment today on 059-9180622

24/04/2023

Here we have beautiful Darwin pictured at his last diabetes management appointment 👏🏼

Darwin’s diabetes mellitus has been successfully treated with insulin and dietary management and he has now achieved diabetic remission

We used a combination of food and insulin injections in Darwin’s treatment plan to control his clinical symptoms

From ongoing BG (blood glucose) assessments we can now happily say that Darwin is in diabetic remission 🥳

Going forward the Ark vets team along with Darwin’s very dedicated family will work together to ensure that Darwin’s diabetes mellitus symptoms do not reoccur

We wish Darwin and his family the very best of luck with the next stage of his diabetic journey 🥰

11/04/2023

Could your dog have arthritis?
Signs of osteoarthritis can be subtle, therefore it's important to monitor changes in your pets behaviour.

If you have noticed any of the signs on our checklist or are concerned about your pets mobility, call us today on 059-9180622 to book an appointment.

07/04/2023

Easter opening hours 🐣

03/04/2023

The month of April brings our Osteoarthritis Awareness campaign in association with 🦴

The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and educate pet owners on osteoarthritis, the signs associated with arthritis pin and the importance of managing the disease in both feline and canine patients. We will be sharing on information on treatments available for OA management (Solensia & Librela) 🐾

Over the next 4 weeks we will be sharing some osteoarthritis facts and we are also running a competition for a hamper filled with lots of goodies kindly sponsored by 🥳

Keep your eyes peeled to our stories and posts over the coming weeks 🎉

24/01/2023

Last week we presented the Carlow SPCA with a cheque of a massive sum of €2060! 🥳

We would like to thank each and everyone who donated and participated to our very successful charity climb of Lugnaquilla back in October, with a special thanks to hiking group who joined us on the day😁

We presented the cheque to Carlow SPCA members Jane Kelly and Marion Cummins who do amazing work for sick and injured animals within our community.

We hope to make these fundraisers an annual event for this wonderful charity.🤩

Carlow SPCA

15/12/2022

Please see our opening hours over the Christmas period 🐾🎄🎅

21/11/2022

How cute is Loki modelling our Buster bodysuits 😍

The Buster bodysuits are a more comfortable alternative to the traditional plastic cone. They are designed to stay on for the duration of the recovery period post operatively!

They also come in a range of sizes for dogs too! 😍

18/11/2022

Gorgeous Freddie visited the clinic yesterday for his puppy consultation yesterday with one of our veterinary nurses 🤩

Freddie was very at ease during his visit and it was certainly a positive experience for both himself and his owner 🥰

We encourage our clients to visit the clinic frequently throughout the year with their pets for free weight checks etc so that the clinic becomes a familiar environment for the pet. This helps to make them feel more comfortable in our presence🤝

At Ark Veterinary Clinic we promote fear free veterinary visits. Fear free meaning we do everything we possibly can to prevent and alleviate stress and anxiety in pets when visiting the clinic so that we can look after your pets emotional and physical well-being 🤍

05/11/2022

** UPDATE - Tabitha went to a new loving home today. Thank you to everyone who shared ☺️

This sweet little girl is still with us at the clinic🏥

She is super affectionate and we can only assume she is missing from someone’s home, please feel free to share so that we can reunite her with her owner🫶🏻

If you are her owner, or are interested in giving her a loving home please contact the practice on 059-9180622 (Mon-Friday)

20/10/2022

Simba came to visit us at the clinic today and what a majestic boy he is 😻

Can you guess what breed Simba is ❓

13/10/2022

Our charity climb in aid of the Carlow SPCA takes place this Sunday 🥾🤩

The Ark vets team will summit Lugnaquilla to raise funds for local animal charity the CSPCA

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our fundraiser, we really appreciate it.

Our gofundme will be live until Monday for anyone who wishes to support. No matter how big or small the donation it will be very much appreciated 🙌🏼

You can follow the link below to our gofundme account if you would like to donate ☺️

https://gofund.me/40b30d07

13/10/2022

UPDATE: A big thank you to everyone who liked and shared our post! This little lady has found a new home today! We couldn’t be happier ☺️

✨Re-homing on behalf of the Carlow SPCA ✨

This little lady has been with us for almost two months after being picked up as a stray! We are now looking for a loving home for her🥰

She is a female tabby, approximately 5/6 months. Over the past two months we have gotten to see her sweet and playful nature and we know she deserves a good home to grow up in❤️

A visit to meet her can be arranged for any serious potential owners. Any potential adopters that may be interested can contact the clinic on 059 9180622 or pop into the clinic!

11/10/2022

29/09/2022

26/09/2022

A TULLOW veterinary clinic is holding a fundraiser for the Carlow Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA). Vets Ross McDonald, Michelle Mulvaney and veterinary nurses Laura Dowling and Rebecca Kealy of the Ark Veterinary Clinic in Tullow will hike up Lugnaquilla to raise funds on

24/09/2022

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20/09/2022

Tailor, a very special kitten🤍

Tailor first came to us at the clinic with a very sore tail injury that he received from being trapped under the bonnet of a car.
Tailor wasn’t suitable for surgery initially because of the placement of the injury which was located right at the tail base.

Tailor spent almost 5 weeks under the care of Jane from the CSPCA to allow his skin to heal naturally so that he could become suitable for surgery to remove part of his injured tail. Tailor visited us regularly at the clinic for wound checks and even had some overnight stays with our vets and nurses too ❤️

Tailor was so brave throughout the process and he eventually became suitable for surgery and had part of his tail amputated last week. He has since been recovering with Jane and is doing super 👏🏼

Well done to the Ark Team and CSPCA. What a super team effort 🫶🏻

20/09/2022

*Please share!*

We had a lovely little girl dropped into us this afternoon, found in a kind strangers garden on the main road from Kildavin! Approximately 4 months old, female, and very very friendly 😇

If you recognize her please contact us here or directly to the clinic on 0599180622

13/09/2022

Thank you to for the lovely article written today to highlight our fundraiser taking place on October 16th in aid of Carlow SPCA 🥾

Thank you to everyone who has already donated as we have already reached the 1/4 way of our goal 👏🏼🥳

Our vet nurse Rebecca will also be speaking to about the CSPCA and fundraiser on next weeks Saturday Show (September 24th) on

https://gofund.me/5f8939a0

09/09/2022

Please share! 🐈

A lost little kitten has been handed in to the clinic this evening. He was found near the Shroughan here in Tullow. A male, no microchip, approximately 4 months old, very very friendly and well looked after. Seems to be a pet who must have escaped from home!

If you think you recognize him please contact us here or directly to the clinic on 059 9180622! 🙏🏻

05/09/2022

Some of our feline friends who have visited the practice recently 😍🫶🏻

01/09/2022

Charity Climb in Support Of The Carlow Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ⛰

This October the Ark Veterinary team will put on their hiking boots and climb to the peak of Lugnaquilla, the highest point in Leinster in aid of a very worthy community based cause the Carlow SPCA 🥾

Carlow SPCA are 100% volunteer based and have been operating in the community as an animal rescue for over 40 years and as a registered charity since 2005. The CSPCA do not receive any government or council funding of any kind and rely solely on donations from the public 🤍

As a thank you to their hard work and dedication within the community we have decided to set up this fundraiser to raise much needed funds that will be donated directly to the charity. A donation point can be found at Ark Veterinary Clinic Tullow📍

You can also follow the link below and in our bio to our gofundme account where you can donate via bank transfer 📲

No matter how big or small a donation, it will be greatly appreciated 🤝

https://gofund.me/40b30d07

25/08/2022

One of our staff pets Buddy, what a handsome boy he is with his stylish bandana 😍

24/08/2022

Did you know?

We have a fully equipped in-house laboratory where we can perform a range of diagnostics including skin scrapes, blood smears and urinalysis. Having in-house laboratory facilities can help our vets come to a diagnosis and treatment plan for our patients 🧫

Here is our small animal vet Michelle viewing some blood smears from a sick lamb under the microscope 🔬

24/08/2022

Head over to our Instagram page and enter our competition to win this fabulous cat pamper hamper 🤩

19/08/2022

This year Ark Veterinary Clinic are proudly sponsoring dog show class 707 at the 75th Annual Tullow Agricultural Show 🐩

Prizes for this class are as follows 🏆

1st Prize 🥇 Annual 7 in 1 Booster/Health Check and Canine Cough Vaccination & a 12kg Burns Premium Dog Food
2nd Prize 🥈 Annual 7 in 1 Booster/Health Check and Canine Cough Vaccination & a 12kg Burns Premium Dog Food
3rd Prize 🥉 Annual 7 in 1 Booster/Health Check & a 12kg Burns Premium Dog Food

Class 707 is open to All dogs and All breeds but owners must reside in Co. Carlow

We would love to see your photos on show day so don’t forget to tag us in your posts & stories 📸

15/08/2022

**Please Share**

This sweet little boy was dropped into us this afternoon after being found wandering around Supervalu carpark in Tullow.

Approximately 4 months old, male, in good health, very friendly and used to people so must be someone’s lost pet! Please contact us here or on 059 9180622 if you recognize him 🙏🏻

01/07/2022

Neutering & vaccinating your bunny is vital for a long and healthy life 🐰

Neutering mixed-sex pairs of rabbits is extremely important so that they can live happily together🤍

Female & male rabbits can be neutered from an early age, we advise to neuter from around 4-5 months old this. Male rabbits can be still fertile for up to 6 weeks after operating so must they must be kept separated from unspayed females ❗️

Vaccinations are just as important as neutering. Vaccinations are essential to protect your rabbits against the deadly diseases Myxomatosis, RVHD1 & RVHD2. These diseases are spread by contact with an infected rabbit or via contaminated objects ‼️

Here is little Snowdrop who was with us recently for his neutering procedure. Our veterinary professionals at Ark Veterinary Clinic take great care of rabbits when they visit us. We follow the best anaesthetic protocols to suit our practice. Rabbits are kept in a separate ward from our main kennel room to avoid stress, their peri & post-anaesthetic temperature is monitored carefully to avoid hypothermia and our rabbits are awake, alert and eating before they leave our clinic 🐾🐰

If you have any questions related to any of our rabbit information over the last few days please call the office on 059-9180622 a member of our will be happy to help ☎️

https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/

30/06/2022

Bunny Housing 🏡
Your rabbits housing should be as big as possible and be an L2m x W0.6m x H0.6m at an absolute minimum. This ensures your bunny has enough room to take 3 hops and stretch fully upright 🐰

Rabbits are extremely playful so it is important that you provide them with lots of rabbit safe toys to keep them occupied 🎾

Provide your bunny with lots of spaces to hide in their housing so that they can feel safe from danger ⛔️

Rabbits can be housed both indoors as well as outdoors. Outdoor houses must be sheltered from the elements, provide a warm clean area for sleep and be free from dampness and draughts. Indoor housing must provide rabbit-proofed to ensure that they are safe and protected from hazards such as electric cables and indoor houseplants that are not safe for rabbits to eat 🏡

For further reading and information follow the link below to the ‘Rabbit Awareness Week 2022’ website🔗

https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/

29/06/2022

🐰 It’s Rabbit Awarness Week 2022🐰

Keep your eyes peeled to our stories & posts over the coming days as we will have lots of information on rabbit health including vaccinations, neutering as well as information on correct housing for your Leporidae companions 🥳

This years theme for Rabbit Awarness Week is ‘Room for Rabbits’. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and inform owners on environmental welfare need 🏡🐰

Lots of information and further reading can be found on the Rabbit Awareness Week website by following the link below 🔗

We hope you enjoy our content over the coming days and feel free to share our posts and information 🤩

Here is a short clip of Harley & Angel who visited us recently for neutering, enjoying their strawberry treats 🍓

https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/

27/06/2022

Clients, please note that Ark Veterinary Clinic will be closed tomorrow between the hours of 10am - 2pm as a mark of respect for the late Paddy McDonald

Emergencies will be facilitated during these hours by calling 0599151284