by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Rabbit Vaccinations Why should I vaccinate my rabbit? Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD) is one of the main causes of death in pet rabbits in Marlborough and all pet rabbits should be vaccinated against this. What is RCD? RCD was introduced illegally into New Zealand in...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Pre-Dental Information For Your Cat and Dog Why does my pet need a dental? Your vet has advised that your pet needs their teeth cleaned – or as we call it a ‘dental’. Because cats and dogs don’t brush their teeth twice daily like we do, tartar (plaque) builds up on...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Vaccinations- For Dogs and Puppies Why should I vaccinate? Your puppy should have received its first vaccination together with a physical check up at 6-8 weeks of age. The Breeder has often had this done prior to the puppy being re-homed and you should have received a...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Why do I need to Vaccinate? Cats are susceptible to a range of viral diseases that can be fatal in severe cases. Viruses are usually spread by close contact between cats. Antibiotics have no effect against viruses so treatment usually consists of attempts to alleviate...
by petpack | Jun 24, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Trocoxil – the once monthly treatment for arthritis in dogs Trocoxil is a major breakthrough in the treatment of arthritis in dogs. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the same class of drugs as Rimadyl, Metacam and Previcox but because of its very...
by petpack | Jun 24, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
The Vet Centre supports the policy of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) on tail docking and will no longer dock puppies tails. The NZVA policy opposes the cosmetic docking of dogs’ tails and supports docking for medical or surgical reasons only. The NZVA...
