Worming our cats and dogs is often not prioritised, however recent studies have shown we should take a more diligent approach. The post Worming cats and dogs appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

With summer just around the corner and our beautiful country to explore, many of us will be thinking about heading away from home.  When you have a pet, there’s plenty of things to think about and plan for before packing your bags! The post Holidays and your pets appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

Have you ever noticed your cat coughing? A coughing cat is a common reason owners come in and see us. Dr Len Paki explains in our latest blog post. The post Coughing cats appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

Written by Katherine Hansen Chickens are a wonderful small animal to keep, with the added bonus of fresh eggs in the morning.  If you haven’t kept chickens before there are a few things to consider first. Chickens can be grouped into commercial hybrids and heritage breeds.  The commercial breeds of brown shaver and hyline are […] The post Lifestyle Chickens appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

With the recent cold and wet weather, it’s important to help support your horse or pony’s immunity.  The best way to do this is by ensuring they are healthy, have low stress levels and are fed a nutritionally complete diet. To maintain good health: Ensure your horse is free of internal parasite burdens. An effective […] The post Equine Immunity – Looking after your Horses health appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

One of the most common problems we see in small animals is dental disease. Most owner do not realise their pet’s teeth are in less-than-optimal condition and we usually pick these problems up during visits for other reasons. The post Dental disease in cats and dogs appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

Guy Fawkes can certainly be an enjoyable event, however this time of year can also be a very traumatic time for our pets, there’s no doubt about that. The post Keep pets happy and calm this Guy Fawkes appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

More often than not, dogs make for willing and eager travel companions. Some dogs have even achieved literary fame as canine car companions. The post Car Travel with Dogs appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

We have all been feeling the heat lately, including our pets. Here are some safety tips to help our pets get through summer. The post Top Tips: Staying safe in the summer appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more

Ultrasound is an invaluable tool especially when other diagnostic technologies like CT or MRI are either not available or not affordable. We are extremely fortunate to have Dr Sonia McCaw on our team here at Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati, Papamoa Village Vets, who is highly knowledgeable, experienced and skilled in ultrasonography. The post Veterinary Ultrasound with Dr Sonia McCaw appeared first on Tauranga Vets ..read more