Health

Why its important to microchip

2017-02-15T19:48:19+00:00May 24th, 2014|Categories: Health, Pets|Tags: |

Why its important to microchip Dogs and cats go missing every year and thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by charities and rescue centres across the UK. Most never make it home because they can’t be identified. Microchipping is a great way of identifying your pet and able to contact the owner. [...]

Benny’s story

2017-02-15T16:50:29+00:00May 24th, 2014|Categories: Health, Pet Stories, Pets|Tags: |

Benny is a lovely beagle and has been with us since the start of the week, Benny came to us very unwell, an examination from the vet and Benny was very dull and lethargic, blood tests were done and Benny was very anemic he needed a blood transfusion, and very kindly his owners friend had [...]

How to know your pet has worms

2017-02-15T15:00:27+00:00May 24th, 2014|Categories: Health, Pets|Tags: |

Worming is Recommended in adult pets every three months Protect your pet against worms! Healthy looking animals can carry them, so it’s very important to worm pets regularly. WHY WORM YOUR PET?   Worms can cause suffering, illness and even death. Some types of worms can be spread between pets and people and can cause [...]

‘Tick Alert’

2017-02-15T17:08:17+00:00May 23rd, 2014|Categories: Health|Tags: |

This is Tick season are you heading off on a weekend break with your dogs. These are the high Tick alert areas: Donegal, Newcastle, Ballycastle Remember to treat for Ticks to prevent Give us a call  028 90666881

A Rabbits Diet

2017-02-15T17:36:02+00:00April 4th, 2014|Categories: Health, Pets, Rabbits|Tags: |

Rabbits are fibrevores as they need a fibrous diet of good quality hay, grass, high fibre nuggets, fresh green leafy vegetables, and fresh water. 70% of your rabbits meal should be hay and access to grass which is a natural source of fiber to keep their gut healthy, and helps them keep their teeth from [...]

Healthy Pet Club

2017-02-15T17:20:26+00:00February 13th, 2014|Categories: Health|Tags: |

As a member of the Healthy Pet Club club you no longer need to worry about upfront payment for preventative treatments and services at Flynn Veterinary Centres for the next year! The costs for annual preventative treatments and services are spread across 12 convenient and predictable monthly direct debit instalments. The yearly membership includes: Two full health checks [...]

Does your cats meals include taurine?

2017-02-15T17:31:28+00:00February 12th, 2014|Categories: Health|Tags: |

Did you know: Cats are Carnivores and have an important Protein that they cannot produce them selfs so they rely on us to help them. An Essential Amino Acid called Taurine is needed in their diet. They can get this protein from seafood and animal meat.(A proper balanced cat food contains taurine) If this essential [...]