Along with the usual dangers of the hot Hawkes Bay summers, including hot concrete, leaving animals in hot cars, heat stroke at the beach or river and the infamous barley grass seeds, there are also dangers relating to the festive season that pet owners need to be aware of. Many of the common foods, treats […]
Our team understands that we all lead busy lives. Remembering to make an appointment during business hours can be a hassle. In fact, some people (maybe you) don’t like phoning to make appointments at any time. Great News!! We have a very easy to use online booking app attached to the home page on our
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In many cases, we are able to offer access to a wider range of products than we can stock in store giving you better access to the things you want. The shop is very easy to use. It includes really good information about each product. In addition, you can set up your order to be
Our role as a vet nurse is to help treat and care for sick and injured animals. We also help with routine surgeries and consults. We do this by using what we have been trained in; phlebotomy, anaesthesia, nutrition, surgical nursing, client communications, emergency triage, radiology, radiation treatments, pharmacology, laboratory diagnostics, caring for in-patients, professional
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We all know how stress, anxiety and fear affects us as humans but it’s not often thought about for our pets. We think a lot about physical health like getting the dog out for a walk but not about psychologically, especially when it comes to our vet visits. Puppies and kittens have a critical impact
The surgery Spey/ castration surgery is a recommended elective procedure for all pets not required for breeding. It is a routinely performed surgery and is very safe. However, it is important to understand that with any surgery or anaesthetic, there are risks involved. Every animal is different and may respond differently to medications given. Factors
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Unless you’re a pet breeder, de-sexing your pet is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. De-sexing is sometimes referred to as neutering or sterilisation. This elective procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and involves the surgical removal of the internal reproductive organs. This means the ovaries and uterus for female pets (known
Dogs, and cats to a lesser extent, are curious creatures who like to explore the world with their mouths. This means that they will often chew on or swallow objects. In general, this doesn’t cause any negative effects in the dog, although it can be very frustrating for the owner, (I have lost many a
It is fairly well known that nutrition is important for the health of your pet. Many people are aware their pet’s diet should have enough of certain nutrients (it should be nutritionally complete). However, it is not widely known that it is also important that certain nutrients are in the right ratio (the diet is
My name is Samantha and I am a Veterinary Technologist working in the consulting and client education section of the profession. I am passionate about all things preventative care and assisting our clients to create happy, healthy and long lasting bonds with their pets. One of the most influential factors on disease and injury prevention,
