Companion Animal

FIV is a potentially fatal disease that is commonly found throughout New Zealand, Read on to find out more about FIV and how you can protect your cat.

Ever wondered what is in the vaccines we give to our companion animals and why? We are fortunate in that we have a lot of protection available for our cats and dogs for some of their nastier diseases. Vanguard plus 5 is our core pup and dog vaccination. It contains protection for four different diseases and is often called the “Parvo vax" because Parvo Virus is a nasty virus ...

Spring means warmer weather which can lead to your pets beginning to itch more and more which can cause irritation and lead to further issues. Check out this article to learn more about what causes skin irritation in your pets and how you can combat it.

Andrea a normally feisty cat was brought into our Waikari clinic as she was feeling off-colour and quieter than normal. Having met Andrea before, Alana knew just how out of character it was for Andrea to submit passively to a full clinical exam, including temperature without even a mild protest. As she was so ill Alana wasted no time in transferring her to the Amberley clinic ...

Fleas are tiny dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets. They have an amazing skill allowing them to jump up to 150 times their own length. That's like a human jumping over 300 metres! Their remarkable jumping skills allow them to transit easily between hosts and the surrounding environment.

Click on the link to open up the newsletter for the June/July edition of our Companion Animal Newsletter, 'Paws for a Moment'. In this newsletter we look at:  Signs your pet might need dental treatment Winter Blues & your petMurphy's cancer storyand more... Paws for a Moment ...

Recently Solomon came into the Amberley clinic for a dental, due to a large quantity of plaque on his teeth. We’re going to follow him through his visit to the clinic.

Cancer is a scary word, and sadly our four-legged friends can also suffer from the same types we can. These masses can be anywhere in the body and Murphy’s owners brought him into the clinic after he became sore without knowing why. After x-rays, Murphy was diagnoses with osteosarcoma, a tumour in his back leg. This is a very fast and aggressive form of cancer, it spreads quick ...

Click on the link to open up the newsletter for the April/May edition of our Companion Animal Newsletter, 'Paws for a Moment'.

We are starting to work through our reminders for cats, dogs and rabbits that are due for vaccination during the lockdown period. Many vaccinations will be okay to postpone for a period of 1-2 months. Below is some information for owners regarding the routine vaccinations your pet may be due for. We also outline our services classified as essential, please discuss this with us if you are unsure.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us via email - enquiries@ncvets.co.nz, or through our Facebook page. Otherwise, we will be making contact with owners of those animals that we have reminders being sent out to in the next month.