Our veterinary advice is brought to you by Frances Harvey MVB MRCVS, based in Slane, Co. Meath.  Frances has been a veterinary surgeon for over 25 years and is highly trusted and respected among her clientele.  Frances makes it her business to keep up to date with the latest best practice methods and surgery procedures by attending regular refresher courses, several times a year.  One of the most important attributes that her clients appreciate is her caring attitude and fundamental love and dedication to the animal kingdom.

We have covered a lot of the main topics of concern to dog owners below, however if you have a specific question please send us your query.  Due to the high volume of queries we receive it is not possible for Frances to answer every one, however we will compile the top 5 queries each week and publish the responses from Frances on the site for the benefit of all dog owners.

Under Irish law, a vet is obliged to provide his/her clients with emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Please make sure that you only contact your vet outside surgery hours if it is an emergency.  Remember, as with visiting your G.P. it is usually necessary for a medical professional to see a patient in person in order to diagnose a problem.  So whenever possible,  if you are concerned about your dog's health, bring the dog or puppy to your vet during surgery hours.

Visiting the vet – preparation

New Puppy’s first visit – before you bring your puppy home!

Worm doses

Spaying and neutering

Vaccinations for puppies and dogs

Canine Diseases