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Companion Animals
Maree Anderson, from Waimate, shares her experience with Aorangi Vets after her 13-year-old cat, Lilly, underwent dental treatment. “Lilly had been off her food for several days, only drinking small amounts of water, and I was really worried about her health. She was still bright…
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Just like humans, pets need proper nutrition to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Regular pet food, while providing basic nutrition, may not be enough to prevent plaque buildup and tartar formation. This is where dental food comes in – it’s designed to reduce the risk…
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Just like us, our pets’ benefit from good dental care — and that includes what’s in their food bowl. If you’re wondering when to start your pet on a dental diet, here’s what you need to know. When to Start Most pets can be introduced…
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Regular worming is essential for maintaining the health of your cats and dogs, and your family. There are a number of different worms that affect pets in New Zealand. Regular worming is essential for a number of reasons: New Pet Worming Guidelines Based on Risk…
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Microchips are essential for reuniting lost pets with their owners. It’s as simple as placing a chip the size of a grain of rice under their skin, this can be carried out at any time but is often done at the same time as vaccination…
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Getting a dog is a big responsibility and having them well trained and socialised from an early age is essential. We run regular Puppy Classes where you can learn about how best to care for your pup and we teach you the basics of training…
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Summer time is kitten season! If you’ve just brought home a cute little bundle of fluff, here’s what you need to know.
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One very common, and very avoidable, cause for a vet visit is when a pet has eaten an object that’s become lodged in their digestive tract (we call them digestive tract foreign bodies). The signs of an obstruction can vary depending on where abouts in…
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Last month we discussed how toxic antifreeze can be for our pets, this month we’re covering another common household product that can be fatal if eaten by our pets. Slug bait is used by many gardeners to control slugs and snails in vege gardens. Unfortunately,…
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Cats are typically very territorial, and can find new places, faces, and scents quite stressful. Being bundled into a carrier and then driven to the clinic can make them understandably anxious. Here are a few ideas for ways to make your pet cat’s visit less…
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