Facial Eczema
FACIAL ECZEMA At times spore counts will exceed 500,000, and even over a million in many areas, usually only in the North Island which is considered as "high risk". That risk may continue into June in some areas. Prevention…
Parasites in Deer
Parasites in deer are common. They are infected with similar parasites both internally and externally to other species and the signs and treatments are similar too. Clinical signs will include production loss, with severe weight loss, often scouring and thickening…
Your Cat and Feline Aids (FIV)
Feline AIDs is a potentially fatal disease that interferes with the immune system caused by infection with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Cats with FIV often remain healthy for years but as the disease progresses symptoms such as weight loss, infections,…
Abscesses in Cats and Dogs
Abscesses An abscess is a pocket of infection that often results from puncture wounds such as scratches or bites, but may develop after penetration by such things as grass seeds. The surface of the skin often heals quickly, but germs…
Rat Bait Poisoning
Rat bait is commonly used around properties, but is extremely harmful to your pet if eaten. Rat bait works by preventing clotting of the blood and symptoms often do not appear until a few days after eating. Signs of…
Fireworks and Your Pet
Fireworks can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Their stress may show in a variety of behaviours including; trembling, howling/barking, drooling, pacing, or trying to hide. There are multiple ways to try to 'fix' this behaviour but…
Exporting Your Dog or Cat
Moving to Australia? Here at The Vet Centre Richmond and Motueka we have a Vet, Dr Andrew Conway, qualified in animal export. The following information specifically covers dogs and cats from New Zealand. Dogs and cats are not held in…
Dentistry in Dogs and Cats
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…
Mating, Gestation and Whelping of the Bitch
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…
Anaesthesia as safe as possible (ASAP) program
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…