Posts by elivewpsupport
Pet Obesity
What is Obesity in Pets? Obesity is an excess of body fat and is the most common nutritional disease in cats and dogs. An animal is considered obese when their body weight exceeds their optimum bodyweight by 15% or more. Obesity in the pet population is quite literally a growing problem! Obesity is simply caused…
Read MoreCity Vet’s Puppy Healthcare Package
A Healthy Puppy is a Happy Puppy! Give your puppy the very best start to their life by availing of City Vet’s Healthcare Package. What is included? – 2 full health checks – 2 7-in-1 vaccinations 2 weeks apart – 4 worming treatments – Free six month health check – Discount on neutering before puppy’s…
Read More16 Things to Know When Getting a New Puppy!
Anna O Brien, DVM, a vet in America wrote an article on Buzz feed about the important things to know and do when getting a new puppy. We borrowed this blog and have added our own tips. The original article can be seen here. 1. You will need to puppy-proof your house. This means tucking…
Read MoreThe Puppy Lifestage
Are you considering buying/adopting or have you recently bought a new puppy? This blog gives you some advice on what you need to know about the early stages of their life and what to do to set them up for a happy, healthy life with you and your family. Health Check How do you know…
Read MoreNovember at City Vet!
Spencer Spencer, a 2 year old male ferret came to City Vet for his annual health check and booster vaccination, an important visit for any pet. He was assessed to be fit and healthy apart from his teeth which needed to be cleaned. A few days later, Spencer was admitted for a general anaesthetic and…
Read MorePet Diabetes: Gorgeous’ Story
Gorgeous, is a 2 year old female guinea pig who came to City Vet with a history of drinking a lot of water for the previous 2 weeks and had just developed what looked like a cataract in her left eye. She weighed 1.16kg which is average for an adult guinea pig. Other than that…
Read MorePet Diabetes: Roxy’s Story
Roxy is an eleven year old, female neutered Bichon Frise. Roxy was eight years old when she was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus. Her owner reported she was drinking more than usual, having “accidents” in the house and passing large amounts of watery urine which are some of the symptoms of diabetes. After examination, the vet…
Read MoreOctober at City Vet
Phoenix Phoenix was a frightened little kitten found by Limerick Feral Cats after a kind lady alerted them to his plight. He presented to City Vet with a badly injured forelimb and bloody discharge from his mouth. As he was examined, the vet found he had a fractured jaw and his forelimb would also need…
Read MoreThings to do if your pet has Arthritis
Hill’sTM Pet Nutrition and City Vet in Limerick in Ireland have got together to produce this essential guide to caring for your pet with arthritis. With some extra care and the support of your local veterinary practice, your arthritic pet can live a happy life. Find out how here. Don’t ignore it if you see…
Read MorePet Safety at Halloween
Halloween is upon us again and many pet owners are now dressing up their pets and decorating their homes for Halloween. In this blog, we will deal with the safety issues this can pose and how to have a pet friendly Halloween celebration. There is also a blog on how to help your pet should…
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