Dentistry in dogs and cats is incredibly important and often overlooked. Dental disease is common problem in both cats and dogs. It varies from mild to severe and can affect your pets eating and their overall health. Taking care of…
Preparation for Whelping Gestation Mating, Gestation and Whelping of the Bitch are all important steps to manage to ensure healthy puppies as an outcome. Pregnancy in the bitch lasts about 63-65 days (and ranges between 60 and 67 days). Estimation…
We have initiated the As Safe As Possible program to provide the optimum anaesthetic protocol tailored for your pet. To provide this care there are a number of factors to consider as follows: Pre-anaesthetic blood tests We perform a physical…
Vaccinating your Dog Your dog should have received its first vaccination together with a physical check up as a puppy (usually around 6-8 weeks of age). This has often had this done prior to the dog being re-homed; you should…
Vaccinating your Cat Your kitten should have received its first vaccination together with a physical check up at 6-8 weeks of age, however this can be done at any time. This may have been done prior to the cat being…
Post Surgery Care Caring for your pet after surgery The anaesthetic If your pet has had an anaesthetic for his/her surgery and you may notice a clipped area where the initial anaesthetic has been administered. A tube was then placed…
Pet Insurance Medical insurance is now available for pets. Are you aware that it can cost a minimum of $1500.00 to have a fractured leg repaired? Far too often we have euthanased pets following road accidents, as their owners cannot…
Microchipping Your Dog, Cat, Horse.....even your Bird! We all hope our own pets will never stray from home and get lost, or even worse be involved in a road accident. We should never assume this won't happen to our…
Worming Your Cat and Dog Worms are a common cause of ill health in dogs and cats and can cause symptoms ranging from poor condition, loss of appetite, pot belly, vomiting and diarrhoea, coughing, anaemia and even death. Young animals…
The Menace that is FLEAS! Fleas are a common problem, particularly in summer, but are an issue all year round, especially in Nelson! As kiwis we all love to visit the Bach, or be outdoorsy and especially we love…