Caring for Senior Pets: Tips for Keeping Your Furry Friends Happy and Healthy in Their Golden Years As our beloved pets age, their needs change, and it’s important for pet owners to adjust their care routines to ensure they continue to live comfortably and healthily. Senior pets—typically those over 7 years old for dogs and
Pet Safety Tips for Halloween Halloween is a fun and festive time for families, but it can pose unique challenges and dangers for our furry friends. Here are some essential tips to ensure your pets stay safe while you enjoy the spooky season! 1. Keep Sweet Treats Out of Reach Chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free
As our beloved pets become older they may become slower on their walks, spend more time lying down and find difficulty in getting back up. This can be a condition called Osteoarthritis where inflammation and swelling can make the simplest tasks such as walking or sitting quite painful. Simple strategies at home can help make
When the weather gets warm, your pet might be tempted to go for a swim!
Before you let them, check if the water is murky, foamy, or has a paint-like appearance. Those are signs of toxic algal blooms.
Symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning can include diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, difficulty breathing, disorientation or confusion, and convulsions or seizures. If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, or if your pet has swum or drank from affected water, please contact our clinic immediately at 0906492623 for immediate assistance.
Wishing you and your family a warm, safe summer.
Are you keeping your pets safe from parasites? As the weather warms up and your pets start spending more time outside, we wanted to remind you of the dangers of parasites. 🦟 External parasites like fleas, ticks, lice, and ear mites can cause discomfort, pain, and in some cases, transmit dangerous diseases to your pet.
Protecting your Pet with Pet Insurance Did you know that every year, one in three pets has a veterinary emergency? While we always hope for the best for our pets, unexpected accidents or illnesses can happen at any time, and without proper financial protection, the cost of treatment can add up quickly! The cost of
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
Did you know that obesity in pets can lead to serious health complications? 🐶🐱 It’s time to shed light on this issue and take action for our furry friends! 🌟 🔍 Understanding the Complications of Pet Obesity: 🌈 1. Joint Pain and Arthritis: Extra weight puts added stress on your pet’s joints, leading to pain
Some handy tips to keep your pet out of harms way during the new years celebrations
Do you know how to keep your pets safe during the freezing cold? Old pets, and those with pre-existing conditions, are especially at risk. Since they can’t ask for an extra blanket, it’s up to you to keep them warm and safe! We’ve prepared some tips to help you keep your pets warm, safe and happy
As we head into the Christmas season , we want to reassure you that we will still be here for you and your pet. However there will be slightly different opening hours than normal. Please see below for our opening times over Christmas and New Year. You can book your appointment online even when we’re
Why not checkout our new online food and medication service…
We have some exciting news to share with you! 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
We are delighted to announce some exciting news. We have rebranded and as of November 2023: Athlone Veterinary Clinic will now be known as Family Vets Athlone. What has changed? What has not changed? Our new name, Family Vets, perfectly represents how we as a Veterinary practice and you (our clients) view your pets – as
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Monday – Friday 8.30 – 7pm
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Sunday – Closed
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Phone: (090) 64 92623
Email: info@familyvets.ie
Family Vets Athlone
College Lane,
Connaught St, Athlone,
Co. Westmeath,
N37 RK66