Dental illness is the #1 illness affecting pets, and can effect heart, kidney, and lung infection.

Approximately 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society.

Untreated dental problems can lead to serious health issues, including tooth loss and potential effects on organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Some of the most common reasons for pet insurance claims are related to dental diseases. Signs such as bad breath, difficulty eating, and pawing at the mouth are indicators that pet owners should seek veterinary care.

Pets probably suffer from dental disease as commonly as humans do, but often do not show us how much discomfort they are in.  This is especially true with cats. Therefore it is not until the pain associated with a decayed tooth or gum disease is extremely severe that your pet may show signs that you will recognise as mouth pain.

Regular check ups will reduce the chances of this happening.

At your pets yearly health check we always carry out a full clinical examination which includes examination of your pets teeth and gums.

For more information on the importance of your pets dental hygiene click https://familyvets.ie/dental-treatment/

Or click https://familyvets.ie/booking to book an appointment with your to have your pet examined by one or our vets or vet nurses

Family Vets Athlone now offers online booking, allowing you to schedule appointments for your furry friend on your desktop or mobile device – with no login required! You can now:

Save time by booking quickly and easily online

Book your appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Book easily from your mobile device or laptop, via our website

Book directly from our social channels

We hope you’ll enjoy this improvement to our service and we can’t wait to see you and your pet soon!

We have rebranded and as of November 2023:

Athlone Veterinary Clinic will now be known as Family Vets Athlone.

What has changed?

• Our name
• New Website
• New logo, uniforms and signs

What has not changed?

• Ownership
• Contact details (Phone/Address)
• Friendly and experienced staff
• Local and reliable service.
• Exceptional Standard of care

Our new name, Family Vets, perfectly represents how we as a Veterinary practice and you (our clients) view your pets – as part of the Family.

We thank you for trusting us to look after your pet family and hope to continue to do so into the future.

Looking forward to seeing you soon