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 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 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 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…
Dogs love going into the long grass when out on their walk and grass seeds can cause many problems to them. Although these seeds may seem harmless, they can act like small spears and can lodge in many places on…
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 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…
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…
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…
Vaccinating your Dog Your dog should have received its first vaccination together with a physical check up as a puppy (usually around 6-8 weeks of age). This has often had this done prior to the dog being re-homed; you should…