

Neutering has a huge number of benefits and we fully support it as a responsible part of pet ownership. It is a common surgical sterilisation procedure performed of pets. Please
Contact us to discuss whether or not neutering your pet is the right decision. Read more on the XLVets Factsheets
Spay or
Castration.

There are a number of contagious diseases which can affect our pets. These can cause severe illness or in many cases can be fatal. Many of the diseases are preventable by vaccination. Read more on the
XLVets Factsheet or
Contact us if you would like more information about which vaccinations may be appropriate for your pet.

Tick control should be considered for all pets, but especially those travelling abroad or visiting high risk areas of Ireland (such as woods and moorland). Some spot-on solutions and collars that are used for flea control will also kill and repel ticks. Read more on the
XLVets Factsheet or
Contact us to discuss which product would be most suitable for your pet’s lifestyle.

Under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) dogs, cats and ferrets can enter or re-enter Ireland from certain countries without the need for quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme. These rules are different depending on which country or territory the pet is travelling from. Read more on the
XLVets Factsheet or
Contact us for more information.