It’s always worrying when your pet has suddenly become ill or injured, and even more so in the middle of the night. For this reason, VetsOne provides an emergency after hours service. Please note though, this is for genuine emergencies such as: Hit by car Acute Poisoning Gaping wounds Broken bones Sudden collapse Seizures Respiratory Vomiting Blood loss etc. Please know that our team is here for you and your pet regardless of the hour. However, we ask you to respect that the vets on duty have already worked a full day and will have another day ahead after they stop being on duty.&nb ..read more

There are many ways we can help your pet continue to live life to the full, giving you peace of mind about their health and wellbeing.  Below, is a list of just a few of them. The top 5 things you can do for your pet  1. Make sure they are getting regular health checks and the recommended vaccinations, worming and flea treatment (all year – not just in summer). These basics are important for good health. 2.  Feed them a premium pet food. These pet foods are meat based and specifically designed to keep your pet at its best health-wise, and many can actually help prevent o ..read more

Sight is vital to all of us, so it is important when our animals have an eye issue that they are examined.  Some conditions are very serious and untreated can result in the loss of sight or an eye.  Below are some of the more common conditions of the eye and how they usually look: Foreign body in the eye / lids: the eye is often held closed and appears painful. Conjunctivitis: discharge from the eye. Left untreated, this can spread to the eye causing it to rupture. Corneal Ulcer:  the outer layer of the eyeball is damaged. Mild cases can be treated with antibiotics however d ..read more

One of the most common things  clients ask us to check are “lumps” on the skin.  Lumps are common in our pets but they can vary widely in their nature and importance. Because of the possibility that a lump may be malignant (nasty cancer), we always recommend that we look at any lumps your pet develops. In our exam we will have a look at its shape, size, colour and  location.  We will also check to see if there are any other lumps present.  But we will take into account some information from you.  It is always helpful if you are able to tell us; When you first n ..read more

Pets, especially dogs, can be quite indiscriminate about what they eat, which makes them good at eating the wrong things. This makes it  essential that we do all we can to ensure they don’t have access to things that our toxic to them.  Here are the top toxins we see at VetsOne: Medications: Medications are great when they are used correctly but can be dangerous when not. Human medications are common toxins (either by accidental access or a deliberate decision to medicate a pet), but we have also seen errors in giving prescription pet medication. Illegal drugs have also caused to ..read more

Bravecto is already a trusted and recommended name in flea treatment of our pets, with extended flea control using either a chew (dogs only) or an application on the neck (dogs and cats). Now, treating fleas in dogs has become even easier, with the options being extended to an injection that  will continue to work for a whole year. “Bravecto Quantum” has been proven to start killing fleas  within 48 hours of the injection and then having  sustained kill for 365 days. So now your flea control can be easily matched with your pet’s annual health check and then – no more worry for ..read more

Many of you will be aware that we have a wonderful Facebook page due to the efforts of Nadine, one of our nurses. Followers not only find this informative but often entertaining as we explore the funny things animals do. We now have a second Facebook page dedicated to our Production Animal clients.  Just look up VetsOne Production, Small Block & Equine in your Facebook search.   The post New Facebook Page for Production Animal Clients appeared first on VetsOne ..read more

VetsOne ran a client survey to explore what you want from a Vet Clinic and how well we meet those expectations. This was a part of our drive to ensure that you   receive excellent care and service when you bring your pets to VetsOne. Our vision is to be the “most trusted and preferred supplier of  animal health in Hawke’s Bay”, but do you feel we achieve this? What can we improve upon?. Firstly, we want to thank all of those who participated. Whatever you had to say to us was appreciated and useful in our future planning of our services. Secondly, we want to congratulate our v ..read more

Bravecto is already a trusted and recommended name in flea treatment of our pets, with extended flea control using either a chew (dogs only) or an application on the neck (dogs and cats). Now, treating fleas in dogs has become even easier, with the options being extended to an injection that  will continue to work for a whole year. “Bravecto Quantum” has been proven to start killing fleas  within 48 hours of the injection and then having  sustained kill for 365 days. So now your flea control can be easily matched with your pet’s annual health check and then – no more worry for ..read more

We all love Summer (well at least that’s how I feel) with the longer, warmer days, beautiful flowers and relaxing holidays, however, for dogs especially,   Summer can bring challenges. Many of these can be mitigated or avoided entirely with a little knowledge, preparation and alternative action from their owners. Heat Stroke: Dogs don’t do well if they are out in the Summer Sun for too long because panting isn’t a very efficient way to cool air.   This is worsened if; your dog being trapped in a car with little fresh air, your dog is overweight or long haired, your dog i ..read more