Fleetfoot Animal Physiotherapy

13/01/2025

CALLING DONEGAL DACHSHUND OWNERS
The Northern Ireland Dachshund Lovers group extend a warm welcome to Donegal dachshund owners to their first Walking event NEXT Sunday, 19th Jan @ 1pm at Ness Woods, Killaloo Co. Derry. It's about 6 miles outdide Derry on the Belfast rd. Post Code BT47 3TR

09/01/2025

Hiya folks!

I'm soon off on my holidays again for this year ✈️. I'll be away from this Saturday the 10th, until the 22nd. As I'll be adventuring quite far from home, unfortunately contact will be sporadic and dependent on wifi availability. Anything urgent, we always recommend going to your vet.

There's still some time to get in your appointments for the end of the month. but be advised that spaces are very limited.

See you all when I'm back!

01/01/2025

Unfortunately, we have to start the year with bad news.
We have been contacted by a distraught pet owner who lost their cat to what appeared to be poisoning last night.
This is the 4th cat in the area behind Robertson National School in Ballintra, to have been exposed, but the other 3 cats got to the vets in time to be saved, so this is the first fatality that we know of.
The symptoms of poisoning is distressing: frothing at the mouth and wobbly walk before collapsing. URGENT vet care is essential to give the cat a chance of survival.
Cat poisoning can be accidental, with the poison having been laid for rodents or could be deliberately aimed at cats. If aimed at cats deliberately, it is often seen in areas with a large number of unneutered cats that keep breeding and someone has enough (yet another reason to neuter). This is NOT an excuse, but a justification we have heard in the past.
The cat could also have caught and eaten an already poisoned rodent. This also happens to owls and other wildlife.
Rodent traps are always recommended rather than poison if you have a bad rodent infestation as poisoning is cruel, and you can not control who's the victims.
Please be vigilant around the Ballintra area.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year folks!

And what a year it has been. I, once again, have to thank every single one of my fabulous clients. Not only for choosing Fleetfoot in the first place, or for all the wonderful work you have put into your animals, but for every single one of you who have been endlessly patient through an incredibly topsy turvy year. I've been constantly reminded that I'm lucky to be surrounded by such a great bunch of people.

In a similar vein, I would like to acknowledge and remember all the pets who have crossed rainbow bridge this year. No matter the circumstances, it is never easy, but having gotten to know them, I can say with certainty that they have passed knowing they were loved and cared for.

Here is to hoping for a quiet and peaceful 2025! 🥂

29/12/2024

UPDATE- OWNER FOUND

FOUND
This dog has showed up in a garden in Lifford
Dog won't come near enough to read the tag

24/12/2024

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas this year, to all with 2 legs, 4 legs, and everything in between!

26/11/2024

Found safe and sound ❤️
This cat unfortunately escaped from his owner outside our Ballybofey Clinic this morning ‼️

Please get in touch with us if you happen to see him 🙏🏻

14/11/2024

Absolutely delighted with herself, and her snazzy new haircut 😁

07/11/2024

HAVE YOU SEEN ROXY ?
Roxy is mssing from the Clarlougheske area, Donegal Town since 11.00 this morning. She's old and needs medication. Please SHARE. Tel 086 0850101

03/11/2024

30/10/2024

This little puppy was found in the Drumrooske estate yesterday evening ‼️

Please contact the clinic on 0749723760 📞
Please share to help us get this pup home 🏠

05/10/2024

Amazing.

04/09/2024

Did you know that September is Pain Awareness Month?

Animals can be incredibly stoic in hiding their pain. Out in the wilds, showing discomfort could mean being targetted for predators. Just because they're not yelping or obviously lame, does not mean they're not in pain. It's usually more subtle signs, such as facial expressions, behaviour changes, or mild gait changes. Often times, it's just an owner's sense that something isn't quite right.

If you suspect your pet may be sore, schedule a vet appointment to have them assessed. Early pain intervention can help prevent other compensatory issues cropping up further down the line.

Welcome to Animal Pain Awareness Month!

Thanks to IVAPM, we're joining forces to shine a spotlight on recognising and alleviating pain in our furry friends.

Throughout this month, let's empower ourselves with knowledge on how to identify subtle signs of discomfort in our dogs.

Join us on our Big Walk to raise awareness and learn invaluable insights into understanding and addressing our pets' pain! - Today is the last day you can sign up. Head to the link to join in - https://caninearthritis.co.uk/get-involved/the-big-walk

Together, let's make this month a testament to compassionate care for our beloved animal companions.

21/08/2024

21/08/2024

Good morning!

What a change in weather! Just a quick reminder that there is a good chance your arthritic pups/ponies etc are likely to be feeling the effects of this colder and damper morning. It's okay to let them have a quieter day, with their heat pads, massage and PROM to keep them comfortable.

12/07/2024

Absolutely ridiculous decision made by Dun Laoghaire council. There is absolutely no need for this! Plenty of restricted breeds are successfully and safely rehomed by rescues, and that's not even going into the absurdity of the restricted list in the first place...

With the XL ban now coming into place, insurance companies refusing to cover restricted breed in pet services, and this as well, it's a very worrying path we're treading down.

As someone who works with (many, many) restricted breeds, and has owned them, we as an animal professionals cannot support these sort of kneejerk reactions.