Kennel cough, also called canine cough, is becoming more common in the Nelson area and all Nelson veterinarians are seeing more cases. There are several viral and bacterial causes of kennel cough. The most common cause in New Zealand is a bacterium called Bordetella...
Cats so often miss out. There are over 2100 cats in our practice that we didn’t see at all last year. Some will be perfectly healthy and had no need to come. Many have a range of health problems that just aren’t recognised at home. We know this because when cats are...
The beautiful snowy tops across Tasman Bay tell us that winter is here. This is the time when the pain or discomfort of arthritis in dogs and cats normally gets worse. Arthritis is common in dogs and cats but is under-recognised, especially in cats. More than 20% of...
A black Staffie charging down the hill and frolicking with our dogs interrupted Susan and me in our regular run up Fringed Hill last Sunday. Moments later Chris and Joey arrived on their bikes. This was Havoc, but not as we had seen him 12 weeks before. On Sunday 8th...
This years Hunter of the Year award goes to Jo Dippie’s cat Frisbee. Frisbee’s hunting exploits are all the more impressive since he just has three legs. Catching rodents is more about patience and guile than athleticism. Jo’s entertaining story...
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