One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and healthy life is to ensure that he/she is vaccinated against common and serious infectious diseases.

At Athenry Pet Clinic, we inject a tiny microchip with a code unique to your pet. It is injected under the skin in the same way we inject vaccines.

You may be surprised to hear that you are more likely to claim on your dog’s pet insurance policy with Allianz Insurance than on your car or household policies.

Neutering is considered part of responsible dog ownership, not only to prevent unwanted litters of puppies but to prevent various health issues from occurring in your dog.

Nutrition is very important throughout your dog’s life and nutritional requirements change throughout life and there are different requirements between different breeds.

Pregnancy normally ranges from 58 to 65 days with an average of 65 days. Individuals may vary but you should inform your veterinarian should your bitch exceed 65 days.