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Free Dental Check-ups

natasha — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:04:14 +0000

Around 75% of Irish dogs and cats suffer from periodontal disease but research shows that only 5% of owners know about it. We at Anicare want to help you improve dental hygiene in your pet. So for this month only Clontarf Veterinary Hospital is offering Free Dental Check-ups with our fully qualified veterinary nurses. They will examine your pet’s mouth, teeth and gums, offer you advise on preventative care such as tooth brushing and feeding the correct diet. We all know what it feels like to have a toothache so make sure your pet is not suffering in silence. Call our Clontarf Clinic today on 8330744 to make an appointment for your free check-up.

Welcome

natasha — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:17:28 +0000

Clontarf Veterinary Hospital is delighted to welcome on board our newest staff member – Elaine Croke .

Elaine graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing . Prior to joining Anicare Veterinary Group, Elaine has worked in a mixed practice in Co Kerry. We have no doubt Elaine will quickly become an invaluable part of our team and a familiar face to our our regular clients.

Hand Rearing Kittens

natasha — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:44:45 +0000

Hannah a third year student veterinary nursing is doing her placement in Clontarf Veterinary Hospital at present. However she has added a whole new dimension to the concept of ‘taking your work home with you‘ ! Having fallen in love with an orphaned kitten handed into our Clontarf surgery – Hannah agreed to undertake the job of hand rearing her. Undaunted by the task at hand Hannah bottle feeds her ever three hours right through the day and night! Not only is she thriving but also beginning to develop her own unique character.

Keep up the good work Hannah!

Feline Leukaemia Virus – is your cat protected?

natasha — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:42:38 +0000

At Clontarf Veterinary Hospital recently we have noticed an increasing number of cats coming to our clinic who are not vaccinated against Feline Leukaemia Virus – FeLV . Often these cats have been rehomed from rescue centers and their owners believe them to have been fully vaccinated. But this is often not the case. Most will have been vaccinated against cat flu and feline enteritis but not against FeLV. So what is FeLV and how do you protect your cat against it?

What is FeLV? . FeLV is a virus which causes immunosuppression and leukaemia. The virus kills off white blood cells – the body’s defense system leaving your cat unable to combat infections that would not otherwise cause serious disease. FeLV is widespread. It is estimated that over two out of three cats in urban areas will have been exposed to FeLV by the time they are two years of age.
How is FeLV Spread? FeLV is a virus spread between cats via contact with saliva, urine and blood. Sharing contaminated feeding bowls, grooming an infected cat or getting bitten by an FeLV positive cat are all possible sources of infection.So if your cat comes into contact with any other cat then your cat is at risk.
What are the signs of FeLV? The signs of the disease are variable. Because FeLV causes immunosuppression FeLV positive cats are prone to recurrent infections or fail to respond to treatment for common ailments. 15% of cats with FeLV will go on to develop leukaemia or a similar cancer – hence the name of the disease. But in the early stages after initial infection many cats show no signs but are still carrying the virus and will fall ill at a later date.
How do I know if my cat is infected with FeLV? Because many FeLV positive cats show no symptons a blood test is required to determine whether or not they have already been infected. Only a drop of blood is required so the test is quick and painless for your cat. We can run this test in all Anicare clinics and the results are available in a few minutes.
What is the treatment for FeLV ? At present there is no cure for FeLV. Treatment is aimed at dealing with the various secondary infections as they occur, but ultimately 85% of FeLV cats die within 3.5 years of being infected.
How can I protect my cat? There is now an effective vaccine available against FeLV. We at Anicare Veterianry Group believe all cats that comes into contact with other cats should be vaccianted against FeLV. If you are in any doubt about whether or not you cat is vaccianted against FeLV just pop into any of the Anicare clinics with your cat’s vaccination certificate and we will check it for you. If your cat has not already been vaccinated we will recommend a blood test to ensure your cat is not already carrying the virus and then vaccination.
REMEMBER! There is NO CURE for feline leukaemia virus. So if your cat is not already protected have him TESTED and then have him VACCINATED.

New Nurse for Clontarf Veterinary Hospital

natasha — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:07:00 +0000

Clontarf Veterinary Hospital is pleased to welcome Ellen Redmond, registered veterinary nurse to our team. With over a decade’s experience in veterinary nursing both in Ireland and England, Ellen brings her wealth of experience to Anicare. She replaces Emma O’Toole whom many of you will know. Emma and her family have relocated overseas and we at Clontarf Veterinary Hospital wish her all the best for the future.