The Irish Blue Cross Easter Raffle Ozzy’s story began very quietly, and that’s what worried everyone most….. Ozzy is a 9-year-old Shih Tzu, just 8.7kg of fluff and gentleness. His owner told us he’s usually a very chilled little dog, happy to potter about and enjoy life. However, he’s well known for having a cheeky […]
Our recent research has found Irish pet owners could be unknowingly shaving years off their pets’ lives by underestimating their weight. The survey of Irish pet owners found that more than three-quarters of respondents believe pet owners underestimate how many pets are overweight or obese. Despite this, only 28% of owners described their own pet […]
The Irish Blue Cross gratefully acknowledges the generous funding provided annually by the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine (DAFM). In 2025, DAFM granted €500,000 to support our Inchicore veterinary clinic and our mobile veterinary services. Without this level of on-going support, our charity would be unable to assist the thousands of eligible clients […]
We are urging pet owners across Ireland to stay alert this Christmas, as the festive season brings a range of hidden hazards for cats and dogs. While the holidays are a magical time for families, busy homes, sparkling decorations, and indulgent Christmas foods can create dangerous situations for pets, if owners are not prepared. Food […]
As Halloween approaches, we are urging pet owners to take extra care of their cats and dogs, amid growing concern over the distress caused by fireworks. A new survey we carried out revealed that an overwhelming 91 per cent of pet owners noticed signs of stress in their pets during firework season. Of those surveyed, over […]
We have launched an emotive campaign, entitled ‘More Time’ to highlight the unprecedented demand we are facing for our low-cost veterinary services. For 80 years, we have been a vital lifeline for sick and injured pets whose owners cannot afford private veterinary care. But today, amid the cost-of-living crisis, the our clinics and mobile units […]
We are warning pet owners about the growing risk of lungworm infection in dogs, following a spate of cases at our Veterinary Clinic. If left untreated, the potentially fatal parasite can cause severe health complications. As frogs, slugs and snails spread lungworm, dogs can become infected when playing outside, eating grass, drinking from puddles, or […]
We are urging potential dog owners to carefully consider the time and financial commitment before getting a pet, as Google searches to ‘get a dog’ spike in July. Every year, July marks a seasonal surge in interest around pet ownership, particularly dogs. While the desire to bring home a furry friend may be strong during […]
With temperatures set to soar over the coming days, we are appealing to the public to protect their pets from the heat. Heatwaves pose a serious risk to pets, particularly dogs, cats and smaller furry pets. Unlike humans, many animals struggle to regulate their body temperature, making them highly susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration. Dr […]
