We are urging pet owners across Ireland to stay alert this Christmas, as the festive season brings a range of hidden hazards for cats and dogs. While the holidays are a magical time for families, are warning that busy homes, sparkling decorations, and indulgent Christmas foods can create dangerous situations for pets, if owners are […]
As Halloween approaches, we are urging pet owners to take extra care of their cats and dogs, amid growing concern over the distress caused by fireworks. A new survey we carried out revealed that an overwhelming 91 per cent of pet owners noticed signs of stress in their pets during firework season. Of those surveyed, over […]
We have launched an emotive campaign, entitled ‘More Time’ to highlight the unprecedented demand we are facing for our low-cost veterinary services. For 80 years, we have been a vital lifeline for sick and injured pets whose owners cannot afford private veterinary care. But today, amid the cost-of-living crisis, the our clinics and mobile units […]
We are warning pet owners about the growing risk of lungworm infection in dogs, following a spate of cases at our Veterinary Clinic. If left untreated, the potentially fatal parasite can cause severe health complications. As frogs, slugs and snails spread lungworm, dogs can become infected when playing outside, eating grass, drinking from puddles, or […]
We are urging potential dog owners to carefully consider the time and financial commitment before getting a pet, as Google searches to ‘get a dog’ spike in July. Every year, July marks a seasonal surge in interest around pet ownership, particularly dogs. While the desire to bring home a furry friend may be strong during […]
With temperatures set to soar over the coming days, we are appealing to the public to protect their pets from the heat. Heatwaves pose a serious risk to pets, particularly dogs, cats and smaller furry pets. Unlike humans, many animals struggle to regulate their body temperature, making them highly susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration. Dr […]
We are alerting dog owners to the serious seasonal hazard of grass seeds. Found in meadows and woodland areas during the summer months, the seemingly harmless, tiny pointy seeds, can cause painful and potentially dangerous injuries to dogs. Dr Sophie Olah, Head of Veterinary Services at The Irish Blue Cross explains: “Grass seeds can easily attach to […]
With temperatures set to increase over the coming days, we are appealing to pet owners to keep their cats and dogs safely out of the sun. We are particularly concerned about the number of dogs who are exercised in hot weather. Depending on your dog’s breed, coat, age and whether they are flat faced, they […]
We recently marked 80 years of providing affordable and compassionate veterinary care to pets in need. The celebration took place at The Mansion House, Dublin where the Lord Mayor, Emma Blain presented special recognition awards to two of our long-standing volunteer board members. Founded in 1945, we have been at the forefront of animal welfare […]
