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Snoring in Dogs and Cats
Snoring is often a sign of an underlying health problem, so should pet owners be concerned?
Does “scooting” mean my dog has worms?
In the vast majority of cases, this “scooting” generally means that they have an issue with their scent glands.
Puppy Socialisation
The first three to four weeks of owning your puppy is the best time to get your puppies used to new sounds.
New treatment for Arthritis
Arthritis simply means inflammation of joints. Animals (and people!) with arthritis usually suffer with pain and stiffness in their joints.
My dog has a fatty lump. Should I be worried?
Fatty lumps in dogs are called lipomas. So, what is a lipoma?
Limping: Causes and Treatments
Limping or lameness is a condition in which an animal’s gait (walk) is affected by a pain in one or more legs.
Microchipping your pet
By law, from the 31st March 2016 all dogs must be microchipped, registered and certified.
Keeping your pet safe at Easter
Most Easter treats are made from chocolate, which contains theobromine, a chemical that can be poisonous.
Keeping your pets safe during Christmas
As the song goes, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but not if your pet ends up in the vets having gotten up to mischief!
Why Do Cats Rub Around Their Owners?
A cat lives in a world where smell is vitally important. All creatures within its social group, as well as objects, will be anointed with its...
Why do we neuter female dogs?
One of the main reasons we neuter female dogs is to prevent unwanted litters of pups...
Why is my dog so itchy?!
“My dog Toby is a Westie and he chews at his feet every summer for about 3 months.
Is your dog Coughing?
It is not uncommon for dogs to cough occasionally. Some dogs occasionally cough when they get excited or pull on their lead...
Bad Breath and Your Dog
If you own a dog, you’ve probably experienced that “morning breath” from them more often than you’d like!
Keeping your dog cool
With the (rare!) warm weather we get at this time of year, at Clonskeagh Vets we see a lot of cases of heat stroke during the summer months.
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