Fearful, anxious and reactive dogs and cats
Did you know owners are more likely to seek prompt veterinary attention when required if they have ways of making vet visits less stressful.
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Whether you’re a first time pet owner looking for the basics or a seasoned fur parent looking for some inspiration, we have everything covered from nutrition, vaccinations and grooming, to common health issues, behaviour and general wellbeing.
Did you know owners are more likely to seek prompt veterinary attention when required if they have ways of making vet visits less stressful.
For the last 15 plus years the sheep industry has faced the reality that resistance of internal parasites to anthelmintics was going to eventually limit the effectiveness of this tool.
Having our lambs grow quickly is an important pointer for lifting profitability and creating options for our farming systems.
Peter Aitken and the team at Totally Vets Awapuni have been working with Zoetis to test a new heifer synchrony program on Manawatu dairy farms, with a study that showed real-world improvements in heifer reproductive performance.
This autumn as in 2023, we have seen the increasing effects of resistance of internal sheep parasites to drench. This combined with ideal weather conditions for the survival of the larval stages of these parasites on pasture, are leading to lambs being clinically affected despite their treatment.
With the 2025 dairy season kicking off we are wanting to ensure that all the regular animal health vaccinations run smoothly.
This season MSD Animal Health released onto the New Zealand market a new lice control product for sheep which trades under the name Flexolt.
A simple, cost-effective tool to help ease your cows through the ‘freshening’ period.
Muzzles are for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s. In situations where you can’t control everything that happens around you, it’s best to protect them. The good news is that your dog can learn to love their muzzle. Getting your dog out and about and helping them to feel comfortable in the presence of others is much more important than what headgear they wear.
Mooving Day is less than a month away and for any dairy farm that has changes in ownership or contracts there is a lot to think about.
Itchy skin is a common problem among cats and dogs. It can be distressing and frustrating for both pets and their owners and can lead to self-trauma, secondary infections and other complications. Identifying the underlying cause is important for effective treatment and management.
Current weather conditions make it time to be on the lookout for barber’s pole worm. Having some knowledge of this parasite (Haemonchus contortus), and its debilitating effect on sheep mobs, is vital to combatting the disease.