Pet Owners

4-month-old Golden Retriever George was banking on puppy power after he swallowed a battery whole 🔋😮

Batteries are particularly dangerous as they can dissolve in the stomach, releasing corrosive chemicals that can cause chemical burns and even death

As George`s owners had brought him right in, the battery was fully intact and was removed endoscopically by Internal Medicine Specialist, Ferran, and nurse Eimear, along with a surprise sock 🧦

George suffered no ill effects from his shocking⚡️adventure and was quickly `discharged` feeling AAAmazing

If you even suspect your pet has eaten a battery, don`t delay - take charge and call a vet right away 🚨

#puppypower #vetendoscopy #dogforeignbody #vetmed #vethospital
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You`d think butter wouldn`t melt 😇

Sully got himself into a spot of bother when he swallowed not one but TWO whole tea towels
Luckily James and Lennart were on hand to sort him out with a Sunday emergency surgery 🚨
Sully was the model patient and was delighted to get back home, just in time for tea ☕️ (no towels this time!)

Here`s hoping Sully stays as angelic as he looks😇😈

#foreignbody #petemergency #vetmed #vetspecialists ...

Oh Maybel we wish you never had to grow up, but we`re very glad you get to!

At just 13 weeks old, Maybel presented to our weekend emergency service feeling very unwell and was diagnosed with intussusception

Intussusception is a condition where a part of the intestine spontaneously slides or “telescopes” into the section next to it, blocking food and liquid from passing through. If left untreated, the affected intestine can become devitalised, which is potentially life-threatening

Maybel had emergency surgery to remove a segment of damaged intestine with our on-call surgery team and spent several days being nursed back to health in our ICU 🏥

We were so happy to see her back for her 2-week recheck yesterday, bright as a button and already getting so big 🥹❤️

We believe every pet should be able to access Specialist care if and when they need it

Did you know that we are the only veterinary hospital in Ireland where Specialists in Surgery and Medicine (equivalent to Consultants in human medicine) are available to examine and perform procedures on your pet if they need it, even on nights and weekends? 🌙

Thank you to all veterinary professionals who make sure pets get the care they need, whenever they need it 🙏
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What happens at an international scientific conference?
Top notch lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and networking with hundreds of colleagues from all over the world 🌎

The ultimate goal? Progressing care and improving outcomes of our patients globally 🙌

The 24th European Society of Veterinary Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress in Mallorca checked every box, and we are so grateful that Veterinary Specialists Ireland could represent Ireland on the global stage 🇮🇪

#esvot2025 #vetorthopedics
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Dodgy vet drawings, part 1 😂

Our vets love to draw to help explain what`s happening ✍️🖼️

Just as well their excellent clinical skills far outweigh their aptitude for art 😂

Share your thoughts and best dodgy vet drawings in the comments! ⬇️
Might even be worth a new dedicated insta page 😂

#vethospital #dodgyvetdrawings #vetspecialistsirl ...

George is no broke boy anymore 🙌🦴

Poor pupper George shattered his femur after falling from the kitchen table 😲
Luckily, Specialist surgeon Susan and lots of new friends were on hand to mend this young man`s mishap and let him get back to mischief 🙌

Puppies, like children, are keen to explore every part of their new world and accidents happen in the blink of an eye - we`ve got you covered 🏥

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It turned into a family affair this week as we harvested our hospital orchard apples and plums and hosted an apple bake-off 🍎🍏

Congratulations to Cathy who overachieved by winning first and second place in the blind taste test with sweet and savoury options🥇

10-year-old judge Otis said `This is the best cake I have had in my entire life!` as he offered the coveted handshake 😂

Thank you Otis for excellent organisation and judging 🙌

We still have lots of eating and cooking apples looking for happy homes if you`re coming by the hospital over the next week 🏥🌳

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