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Paws & Claws – Winter

Winter Is Here! While we don’t have snow in Northland we still have cold wind and plenty of rain. Cats …

Raw Food vs Commercial Diets

The Real Story By Vet Jane Nichols Dr Nick Cave, head of Companion Animal Nutrition at Massey University, states that …

Round Worms & Puppies

As vets we talk a lot about worms & how important it is to ensure that your dog is regularly …

Arthritis

Arthritis By Vet Alan Wilkinson-Mackie A large number of dogs, and an increasing number of cats, are diagnosed with arthritis. …

Ten Great Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound Into Your Life

Until quite recently a pet greyhound was rarely seen. Most people’s only experience of this graceful breed of dog is …

Pyometra

What is Pyometra? Pyometra is a serious disease of unspeyed females. It is most common in older (6years+) bitches but …

Are You Losing Sleep Over Your Dog’s Itching?

Are you losing sleep over your dog’s itching? Occasional itching is a normal protective mechanism. But when itching causes your …

What is Brown and Sticky?

What is Brown and Sticky? The answer is, of course, A STICK! Throwing sticks for dogs to chase is a …

Parvovirus in Dogs

Parvovirus in Dogs Every summer we see an increase in Parvovirus in dogs in Northland, and this year it seems …