Helpful Pet Links

This site is run by Veterinary Ireland in order to provide up to date and accurate information for pet owners. There is a regularly updated blog, along with access to an extensive pet health library.

 

Pet Passport Information
Up to date information from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on Pet Passports and travel requirements

Dog Training Ireland
This excellent site by our favourite dog trainers has many features on dog training and behaviour. You can also find details of courses and classes run by Dog Training Ireland.

Dogs Trust
The official website for Dogs Trust in Ireland, our favourite dog rehoming charity. Dogs Trust are also involved in promoting responsible dog ownership and run a discount neutering scheme for owners on means tested social welfare benefits.

Solace Pet Bereavement Counselling
The website of a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a pet bereavement service to provide support for individuals and families suffering from the loss of a pet through death or disappearance.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Nutritional advice from this world leader in pet food manufacturing.

Lungworm Information Site
This website is aimed at dog owners and provides useful information on the risks associated with Angiostrongylus vasorum – the dog lungworm. This problem is a significant one in the Dublin area.

Irishanimals.ie
An Irish animal related website dealing with welfare issues; also has a useful lost and found section.

Fido Microchip Database
Fido is a leading Irish pet microchip database.

ISPCA official website
The website for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

BBC Animals
Some fascinating stuff from the good people at the BBC!

National Geographic Animals
Stunning nature photography, information and stories.

Molly’s Pet Boutique
is an Irish online store for doggie designer wear, including Bark Jacobs, Jimmy Chews and Dolce and Grrrbana! Molly is also a prolific blogger!

Feline Advisory Bureau
The Feline Advisory Bureau website has information on virtually every aspect of cat care is available – from bringing home a new kitten to dealing with destructive behaviour or life-threatening illness.

Cat and Dog Protection Association
The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland is an animal welfare organisation that is affiliated to the ISPCA.