I’ve had some interesting skin cases this week in the clinic, and had some very frustrated owners attend with a dog with a chronic skin complaint. They had a brown paper bag filled with creams and ointments that had made a small difference but had not cleared the problem. They had even tried an expensive […]
At Park Pets we have had lots of old dogs coming to see us to help their arthritis. Arnie is a gorgeous 10 year old yellow lab that came down from Ballivor with a history of chronic arthritis, having had surgeries on both his knees when he was younger. He was always an active dog, […]
We had an emergency call from British Bulldog owner last Sunday morning. Their bulldog was very distressed and uncomfortable. She was four days from being full term with her pregnancy so I elected to perform a Caesarean section. I called in our qualified veterinary nurse, Melissa, and we immediately swung into action. While she was […]
We’ve sadly had three cases of feline leukaemia confirmed in the clinic in our opening month. This is a virus that affects unvaccinated cats. It is spread by fighting and biting. Kittens can also be born with it as it can cross the placenta during pregnancy. This virus cannot affect humans. Feline leukaemia can cause […]
Many dogs love to carry, chew and chase after sticks. However, did you know that their seemingly playful habit can end in tears? We’ve had a case of a stick injury this week in the clinic. Stick injuries in dogs can result in serious infections of the mouth and pharynx. Sticks can lacerate the delicate […]
We’ve been treating an outbreak of parvo virus this week in a beautiful litter of pedigree puppies. They presented with upset tummies at 12 weeks old. One by one they succumbed and I had to make a difficult phone call to the owner to break the news of the diagnosis. We treated the puppies in […]
I’ve seen a veritable epidemic of womb infections in older dogs during the month of September. I treated five cases, which for a new clinic is a really high number. Pyometra infection in dogs is caused by the hormone progesterone acting on the unspayed uterus. The uterus is a hollow organ which can fill up with […]
Hi All, we’ve been seeing lots of cute puppies and kittens in recent weeks and owners always ask us .. What should we be doing? Here’s A shortlist of ten top things you need to organise For your pet .. 1. Veterinary exam for your new pet to check their general health 2. Vaccinations are […]
Hi all, as part of my first caseload I’ve seen a lot of dogs and cats coming in with moderate to severe dental disease. Regular dental checks with your vet are an essential part of maintaining their health. Aged animals suffer terrible pain and discomfort from infected teeth.. And they don’t often complain. They just […]
Well it’s been a whirlwind opening here at Park Pets! We have had super clients and pets registering from all over the region. We have had an overwhelmingly positive response from the folks of Kinnegad, Edenderry, Rochfortbridge, Broadford and Clonard to our facilities and service. We’ve treated some seriously difficult cases with great outcomes. If […]
