For some procedures we will use a local anesthetic such a x-rays, drawing blood etc. For a general anesthetic, your animal should arrive in the morning of the procedure. This will allow your pet to settle into the hospital, and permit the examination of the animal before undergoing the anesthetic. We ask that your pet to be not fed after 6 pm the night before the procedure to reduce the risk of regurgitation.

We carry out a complete bood count (CBC). this will give us information on hydration status, anemia, infection, the blood’s clotting ability and the ability of the immune system to respond. This test is essential for pets with fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, pale gums, or loss of appetite.

We prevent, diagnose and treat conditions, diseases and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillo-facial region which your pet may have.

In our Arklow practice we have a diagnostic imaging service for small animals.

Puppy, Kitten & Adolescent Health Checks

We have facilities to carryout the following in house laboratory work; stool samples, urine samples, blood samples. Blood samples include 3 common test of the red blood cells; packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration and red blood cell count.

This is a legal requirement in Ireland. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is inserted painlessly under the skin by one of our vets. It stores a unique identity number which can be read by an electronic scanner.

We carry out neutering’s of dogs, cats and rabbits.

We provide a full range of services – from screening and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation for conditions including hereditary joint disorders, cruciate ligament tears, patella luxuriation, fractures and arthritis.

We are stockist of Royal Canin Veterinary Range and Burns Food. Please inquire in store for the range we stock and if we don’t have what you are looking for, we are more than happy to get it for you.

Every Irish pet that is brought out of Ireland to another EU Member State or re-enters Ireland must have an EU Pet Passport. We can issue your pet with a passport. If you wish to have your pet’s photograph on its passport (this is optional), you should bring a photograph with you. See the prerequisites for departing a pet from Ireland here.

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Specialists in treating companion animals that require surgery to treat conditions involving cardiothorcic, gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital systems as well as disorders involving the ear, nose and throat.

We provide ultrasounding for large and small animal examinations.

We provide vaccinations and flea and worm treatments. We are stockist of the following flea & worm treaments; bravecto, stonghold, advocate, milbemax, broadline and pestigon.

Obesity in pets is usually caused by excessive food intake and lack of exercise. We suggest and guide you about what your pet needs for a healthy lifestyle.