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Clinic

Ark Veterinary Clinic  is a Small Animal Clinic and Pet Shop committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and providing preventative health care. We are familiar faces around the farms of the Tullow area but we also have a dedicated small animal clinic with open surgery times.

We cater for all your pet’s needs from routine health checks to all major and minor operations should the need arise. As a VCI registered veterinary clinic, our veterinarians and staff aim to provide only the best high-quality veterinary care to all pets in Tullow. We’re easily located in Tullow in Pets First Premises opposite Tullow Mart.

Our passionate care and understanding is balanced with old fashioned respect for patients and clients alike. All of our friendly staff are fully trained to answer any questions you may have regarding the health and happiness of your cherished companion.

Our Small Animal Services

  • Dog, Cat and Rabbit Vaccinations
  • Kennel Cough Vaccinations for Boarding Kennels
  • Rabies Vaccinations for Pet Travel Scheme
  • Microchipping
  • Annual Health Checks
  • Medical Consultations
  • Advice on worming and Vet only flea treatments.
  • Ear Cleaning, Nail Clipping, Anal glands
  • Castrations and Neuterings for male and female pets.
  • Dogs Trust Subsidised Neuterings for qualifying clients.
  • Sedation for Stitch-ups and Lump removals
  • Dentals – Extractions and Scale and Polish
  • Intravenous Fluid Therapy
  • Haematology
  • Full range of dewormers and external parasite treatments available over the counter

Pet FAQs

Worm and Flea Treatment

It is advisable to worm your pet every two weeks up to 2 months of age, then every month up to 6 months and every 3 months thereafter. For cats, a spot on can be used which, depending on the product selected, will last for 3 months. Spot ons are very effective if worming tablets are proving to be difficult to administer. Worming must be carried out in addition to flea treatments. Flea treatments can be given, again depending on the selected product, every 4-6 weeks.

Spaying and Neutering your cat or dog

Bitches – For female dogs spaying prevents pyometran (infections of the womb), mammary tumours, phantom pregnancies and unwanted puppies. Spaying can be performed before her first season at four and a half months of age or 4-6 weeks following the end of her season.

Male Dogs – Castrating a male dog prevents prostate problems, anal adenamas (tumors), testicular cancer and behavioral issues such as fighting and wandering. He can be treated from 4 and a half months.

Cats – Female cats can be spayed at 5-6 months of age.

Vaccinations

Cats should receive their first vaccination at 9 weeks of age, they will then get their follow-on vaccination 3 weeks later. After the last vaccination cats should receive a yearly vaccination, known as the annual booster.

Dogs should receive their first vaccination between 8-10 weeks of age, they will then get their follow-on vaccination 3 weeks later. After the second vaccination your dog should receive a yearly vaccination, known as the annual booster.

“Kennel cough vaccinations are required to stop the spread of kennel cough and is required if your dog needs to go into a kennel for any period of time. Kennel Cough can be vaccinated yearly.”

Micro chipping

For patients not micro-chipped the process is quite straightforward. A microchip is injected into the scruff of the neck. This microchip has an individual number specific to the owner and the pet and is logged onto a database. Should you need to change contact details you will need to inform the database holders.

Dental Hygiene

There are numerous products available in our shop for keeping teeth clean and to promote fresh breath. Brushing your pet’s teeth is a good way to prevent tartar building up. You could start to practice this on your pet from a young age. If a dental is required this will be done under a full anaesthetic therefore regular home cleaning is beneficial.

Pet Passport

At the present time the pet must be micro chipped prior to receiving the rabies vaccination. 21 days after the rabies vaccine, the pet can leave Ireland. The rabies vaccination has to be repeated within a two or three year period, dependent on the manufacturers’ recommendation. If you are out of date for the rabies vaccination you must then repeat the entire process again.

Anal Glands

There are two glands located either side of the anus that can become irritating and painful if the become full or infected. If you notice your dog scooting their bottom on the floor or in any discomfort this can often be a sign that your pets glands are indeed full or even infected and does not automatically mean that your pet has worms. The Anal Glands can be emptied by your vet manually and increasing fiber in the diet can help keep them naturally empty. If the anal glands become a persisting problem then they can be surgically removed.

Euthanasia

It is obviously a very difficult time and decision to put your pet to sleep. We prefer to do this by appointment in the surgery or at home in order to prevent an unnecessary wait in a busy clinic. Euthanasia is an overdose of an anaesthetic which is injected into the leg vein and the patient feels no pain, they will just go to sleep.

Feeding

It is best to discuss a healthy balanced diet for your pet on an individual basis with a vet or a member of staff.

Nail Clipping

Nail clipping can be performed as required. Special attention should be played to the dew claws as these do not get worn down by exercise.