Shelby is a 7 year old Bischon Frise. In late 2016 she was brought to the Animal Hospital very off form and with a high temperature.
We routinely see cases like this and usually an antibiotic and an anti inflammatory rectifies the problem.

This was not the case for Shelby however………..

Several weeks later all Shelby’s lymph nodes were swollen and she had lost a lot of weight. This is a very worrying sign and and rings a lot of alarm bells. Despite weeks of treatment and further tests here in the Animal Hospital Shelby continued to deteriorate.
Eventually we sent her to the Referral Hospital in UCD, After many investigations Shelby was diagnosed with a problem with her immune system.

She was put on immunosuppressive treament along with other meds. Gradually over the coming months she slowly returned to her old self.

At a check up several days ago she was in fab form. She continues to receive daily meds and will probably do so for life…….

Holly is a 2 and a half year old cavachon.

At around 6 months old Holly started scratching excessively. So much so that she regularly caused her skin to bleed and become infected.
A change of food for a few weeks made no difference so blood samples were taken for skin allergy testing.

Results confirmed that Holly is extemely sensitive as to what she eats – she is allergic to beef,chicken, lamb, turkey and amazingly not to pork. The indoor allergy tests confirmed her intolernce to house dust mites.
Treatment has vastly improved Hollys itchiness but has not cured it.
This is what we regularly find at The Animal Hosptal, Tallght – we can manage but not cure skin allergies.

The main treatment that Holly is getting – on an ongoing basis – is a special low allergy food. Her owner has also purchased a high powered Dyson Pet hoover to keep dust mites to a minimum.

TIP – if your dog is scratching excessively from a young age – initially try a food change to see if that helps.

Kevin

Hi, my name is Kevin and I need a new home. I am currently being fostered by a nurse from The Animal Hospital, after I had to have a surgery to remove one of my back legs after a car accident. I am doing great and my disability doesn’t affect me. I am still able to play and run around. I love to be rubbed and have my head and chin petted. I enjoy playing in boxes and bags. I am fine with other animals but I would prefer a home with no young children and a new owner that has previous experience looking after cats. I have been already neutered and I am about 1 year of age. I have been given all my vaccinations and am up to date with worming and flea preventions.

Mufasa

Hello, my name is Mufasa. I have been hand reared by one of the nurses at the Animal Hospital and i am now ready to start my new life in a new home. I am 15 weeks old and am very active and playful. I enjoy chasing after things and climbing and sleeping in my cosy warm bed after cuddles. I have been vaccinated and wormed and am fully vet checked.

Miley

Hi, my name is Miley and I have been under the care of the girls at The Animal Hospital for a few weeks now. I wasn’t feeling too well but after great care i am now ready for a forever home. I am 7-8 months old and i have been spayed recently. I have started a vaccination course but i will require one more. I have been wormed and treated with flea preventions. I am a very affectionate cat who loves nothing more than attention. I enjoy rubs and will purr loudly when I am happy.

Cilla Black

Hello, I am Cilla. I am best known for my very pretty eyes and my lovely white socks. I am also about under 1 year old and have been spayed already. I am crazy about my food and love nothing more than a tasty dish! I have been wormed and treated with flea preventions. I have had 1 of my vaccinations but I will require another. I am getting bored in my kennel here as i am a very active cat. I would love to go to my forever home soon so I can stretch my legs more.

If you think you may be able to give one of cats a loving new home please contact us on 4515930 to arrange a meeting. Some of them are in foster care with nurses but can still be arranged. Please feel free to share as homing older cats is never easy but they deserve a better life too!