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PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL

Get your puppy off on the right paw with Puppy Pre-School.

Puppy preschool is the beginning of an exciting relationship with your new puppy. This course is to lay down a good foundation for learning; both for your puppy and yourself. We will cover the basic pet care and some tips and tricks.

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Tina, an unusual kitten

January 28th 2026During her examination, the vet noticed a few unusual signs. Tina was unusually subdued, and her body shape wasn’t quite right for her age. Her legs were shorter than expected, and her head wasRead more

Arthritis in pets – how we can help

January 12th 2026Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain. It affects one in five adult dogs and is more common in older dogs. Cats can also develop arthritis as they get older, withRead more

Keep your furry friend smiling

January 9th 2026Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day. Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for theirRead more

Preparing your pet for stress-free vet visits

January 1st 2026Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are! Travelling to the clinic and being exposed to a new environment can be challenging for some of ourRead more

Preventative testing

December 29th 2025When you take your pet to the veterinarian for a check-up, they may suggest tests or procedures to ensure your pet is in optimal health. This type of testing is called preventative testing. PreventatRead more

A healthy guide to feeding pets

December 24th 2025When feeding your beloved pet, whether it be a new puppy or kitten, or an older cat or dog, there is such a thing as ‘loving them too much’. Overindulging your pet can lead to health problems ifRead more

Emergency vet visit or not?

December 15th 2025We always have on-call vets available to provide your pet with urgent/emergency care outside of our clinics' normal business hours – even in the middle of the night or on days like Christmas Day.Read more

Careful with pets and Christmas treats

November 5th 2025Christmas treats are something we all look forward to, but for our furry friends, some of these can be extremely toxic, so it is important to keep them out of reach. If you have a pet with a penchantRead more

Caring for pets over the holidays

November 5th 2025The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. If you are heading away, now is a good time to start thinking about what plans you need to make for your pets. Will you leave them at home and getRead more

A vet's lesson in vaccination

October 22nd 2025As a newly graduated vet, after a few years working in the UK, I wanted to spread my wings and explore the world. That journey eventually brought me to New Zealand - but my first port of call was aRead more

The gold standard treatment for feline hyperthyroidism

October 6th 2025If your cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, you may have found your options fairly limited in the past. Not to mention costly, finicky, and time consuming. Now that’s set to change withRead more

A hyperthyroidism case study with Paul the cat

October 6th 2025Despite being on methimazole medication, Paul’s fur was heavily matted, and she looked ill-kept. Her jaw muscles had atrophied to the point she could no longer chew properly or eat, even though sheRead more

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