Welcome to our 'Resident Vet' page...

 

 

Are you concerned about your pet's health?

Do you think your pet might be displaying the initial symptoms of an underlying ailment?

Would you like to ask our vets a question regarding your pet's general health & wellbeing?

If so, you have come to the right place! 

 

Our Vet Team

Situated centrally on St. Mary's Road in Galway city, 'Ark Vets' has been caring for pets in the west of Ireland since 1976. Their aim is to have an outstanding service and to deliver the best care possible to you and to your pet. Over the years they have developed a highly dedicated and experienced team to ensure their continued delivery of this excellent service.  

Team members: Doctors ~ Irene, James, Tara & Nathalie

 

Please Note:

This feature should NOT be used in cases of emergency. If you think your pet is in immediate need of medical assistance, we would then ask you to trust your instincts and bring your pet to your local vet.

Our team will strive to answer as many of your questions as they can but as there is an ever increasing number of questions coming in, we can not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

BEFORE you submit a question to our vets, we would ask that you first search our 'Archive' of previously asked questions and their related answers. You will find this archive at the bottom of this page ~ who know's, the answer you're looking for may already be there waiting for you!

 

 

Your question

1. What vaccinations does my puppy require
2. How often should I worm my puppy
3. How often should I de-flea my pet
4. When should I have my dog neutered
5. When should I vaccinate my kitten
 

 

  1. What vaccinations does my puppy require
    Your new puppy will require two vaccinations given 3 weeks apart, vaccinations can be started from 6 weeks of age . An annual booster vaccination is necessary thereafter to maintain an adequate immunity.

 

  1. How often should I worm my puppy
    Puppies should be wormed every 3 weeks until your puppy is 6 months of age and thereafter every 3 months,

 

  1. How often should I de-flea my pet
    Cats and dogs should be defleaed regularly form April through October or all year round if the risk is greater. There are excellent spot-on treatments available from your Veterinary Surgeon

 

  1. When should I have dog neutered
    A female dog will have her first season between 6 months and 1 year of age. We recommend your dog is spayed between 5-6 months of age.

      Male dog’s should be neutered from 6-9 months of age

 

5. When should I vaccinate my kitten
Your kitten will require 2 primary vaccinations given 3 weeks apart, one at 9 weeks and the second at 12 weeks of age. An annual booster vaccination is necessary thereafter to maintain an adequate immunity.