SMALL ANIMALS

 

Veterinary Surgeon Paul Treacy Operating

 

SMALL ANIMALS SERVICES

 

• VACCINATION

At Treacy and Sheehan we have tailored a vaccination programme in accordance with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Most newborns are protected by antibodies passed through the milk from mother to puppies/kittens. This is called passive immunity, which goes between 6 – 12 weeks of age. Vaccination may not work until these antibodies have weaned. We recommend vaccination at 6 – 8 weeks and second booster at 11 – 12 weeks, followed by a parvovirus injection at 16 weeks of age. Subsequent vaccinations are given yearly.

• MICROCHIPPING

As legislation is on the way to make microchipping compulsory, we use I.S.O standard chips and can check your dog or cats status.

• QUALITY PET FOODS

We stock a range of approved pet foods for all stages of your dog or cats life, from puppy/kitten to older senior animals. Also we have a full range of prescription foods to cater for particular medical or surgical conditions such as Kidney disease, Liver disease, Pancreatitis, Obesity etc. Please ask staff for detail.

• DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING – X – RAYS

We have digital radiography equipment allowing high quality radiographs within seconds of being taken.

• ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY – ECG

Greatly enhances our diagnostic abilities for pets with heart disease. It allows us to accurately diagnose various arrhythmias or irregular heart beats.

• LABORATORY SERVICES

We have comprehensive laboratory facilities, with in house microscopy. Blood biochemistry and haematology results within 15 minutes. Test kits to diagnose feline leukaemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, giardia, pancreatitis and lungworm blood kits. Premate blood testing for determination of optimal time of breeding. In addition we provide testing for hormonal disease, thyroid disease, cushings disease, addisons disease, diabetes.

• INTENSIVE CARE FACILITIES

For seriously ill animals, our dedicated team can provide 2 hour care. This may include intravenous fluids, blood testing, in house radiographs, ultrasound, CCTV.

• DENTAL SCALING AND POLISHING – EXTRACTIONS AND SURGICAL EXTRACTIONS

• ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

In the unfortunate event that your pet fractures their leg. We provide emergency stabilization, on site xrays and have various bone plates, pins and external fixations.

• NEUTERING

Operations need to be booked a few days in advance. Animals are checked and admitted on week day mornings, but if this is difficult for you, we may be able to keep your pet in from the evening before, if you ask us in advance.
Male and Female cats should be neutered at 4 – 6 months of age. Male and female small breed dogs at 5 – 6 months of age. Male and Female Large Breed dogs at 9 months or after first season, to provide time for skeletal maturity. Giant Breeds after one year. Health benefits available at spayaware.ie

• SURGERY

All routine surgeries are generally performed Monday to Friday. However we are available 7 days a week for emergency procedures. Patients are admitted early on the morning of their surgery. However pets can be dropped off the day before surgery and picked up the day following surgery. We use the latest surgical equipment, because there is nothing more important than your pets safety. All patients revieve a full physical examination before any sedation/anaesthetic agents are administered. For your pets safety we offer bloods tests before surgery, Pre anaesthetic blood tests may detect any abnormalities that may complicate surgery. These tests also help us use the best anaesthetic protocol, that is specifically tailored to your pets needs. We provide gaseous anaesthesia to our patients, which involves placement of a tube into the wind pipe providing oxygen throughout the procedure. Our team are dedicated to the provision of a gold standard sedation/anaesthesia. We use the latest monitoring equipment providing pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring. Our aim is to minimize any stress or discomfort associated with surgical procedures. All patients receive a double combination of pain relief. Most owners are surprised at how bright their pets appear upon discharge, later on the day of surgery.

• EMERGENCY SURGERY

We provide 24 hour emergency service. We ask that you please reserve night time calls for genuine emergencies. Common emergenices include road traffic accidents, twisted stomach (GDV), twisted intestines, caesarian section, thoracic surgery. We can also provide blood transfusions.

• CHEMOTHERAPY

Most of the cancers we see in pets are similar to what people get. Although chemotherapy is not without side effects, these occur a lot less frequently than in humans. Our aim is to achieve the longest survival time, however our main emphasis is quality of life. Cancer treatment may include surgery and chemotherapy.

• CREMATION SERVICE