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Halloween Pet Care Advice   Halloween trick-or-treating is an exciting time for kids but the weeks around the occasion can also be a distressing time for our pets. Each year in Ireland, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices around th...

Garden Saftey for Pets   Keep your pet away from insect-repellents -citronella candles, fertilizers, pesticides, weed killers and rodent bait are loaded with chemicals that are toxic to pets.Know your plants- if you'll be sprucing up your gard...

Barbecue Safety For Dogs When the hot weather arrives and everyone heads outside, we want to remind pet parents that keeping animals safe from accidental poisonings and potential hazards should not end once you've stepped outside.  Hazardous f...

Please read this advice before purchasing/advertising * Do not offer pets for free or free to a good home people don’t put a value on things they get for free put a fair price on the advert and Donate the proceeds from the sale of the animal t...

Getting a dog The decision to get a dog is not something to be taken lightly.  An adorable puppy can tug at our heartstrings but, in the end, will require a significant investment of your time and money for a significant number of years.  ...

Microchip Identification    Key Points Microchip identification is the most effective method for permanent identification of your pet It is safe, practical and effective, and excellent value for money A microchip can be implanted at ...

If you are like most of us, falling in love with a pet is easy. Pets give us unconditional love and loyalty, and provide constant companionship. Adopting or buying a pet, however, is a big decision. Dogs, cats and small animals are living beings that...

Indoor cats now live an average of 15 years, and it is not uncommon to see cats 18 to 20 years of age. The domestic cat in the wild (sometimes called a feral cat) has a short life expectancy-about 6 years. Accidents, diseases, parasites, the trials o...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year – but not always for your pets! Here are some tips for keeping your pets out of danger. Keep the following away from your pets, Alcoholic beverages Chocolate (highly toxic to pets) Coffee Mouldy or...

  If you've taken in a dog whose age is unknown, there are some ways to determine his age. Here are some things vets check to get a general sense of how old a dog is:   The Teeth: Dogs usually have a set of permanent teeth by their seven...