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We live in a highly commercialised world, therefore temptation to overspend is at our fingertips! Amidst the excitement of a new family arrival, it can easily turn into an unnecessary shopping spree or even a shortage of essentials. We try to demystify your first pet shopping trip right here, guiding towards the essential items. Before […]
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The first few months of your puppy’s journey is like getting a new member of the family. The dog will have needs such as walks, play, affection and training. In all likelihood, owning a dog is not the only commitment that you have, so you need to work the dog’s schedule around that of your […]
You’re going to get a new puppy! This is a really exciting time in your life, and it’s easy to daydream about all the fun things but, there’s a lot you can do ahead of time to ensure your puppy becomes part of the family! Balancing commitments it is imperative that you train your dog […]
After a frenzied two years of news bulletins, face masks and wondering ‘When’, the time to move on has finally arrived! With a collective sigh of relief, people are launching into plans for spring and summer & making up for lost time. So many past times to resume, and old faces to see again. There […]
Dr. Tim Kirby MVBGpCertEqPMRCVS www.petbond.ie Lameness/Limping is a common occurrence in both dogs and cats, and something we see daily in veterinary practice. Lameness is a sign of something underlying as opposed to being a disease/condition in of itself. There are a multitude of reasons why your pet may be lame, or you notice a […]
Welcoming a litter of “choir-singing” puppies to a household is something always an exciting time for the entire family! The excitement builds as imaginations run wild as to the colour, markings and temperament of the “future champions”. As all responsible breeders know, there is a huge commitment, care and cost involved in rearing a litter […]
Dr Tim Kirby MVBMRCVS Each year some of us feverishly look forward to the spectacular fireworks, the excitement of costume making and the general noisy mayhem and raucous carnival that is “Halloween”. We have done so for generations. For dogs, it is a much different story however! They do not enjoy the fear filled atmosphere […]
Has your dog been getting to many treats and oversized portions lately? Managing your dog’s weight is extremely important when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle for your pet. Research shows that two thirds of dogs are overweight and the role of nutrition plays a vital part in ensuring your dog stays […]
Gardens can be beautiful playgrounds for dogs but can also be very dangerous. We have had a look at some tips to help keep your pooch happy and safe in the garden while you get to enjoy the unpredictable sunny rain that we are experiencing. Garden Boundaries – Keep your dog safe and secure with good […]