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Earlier this month we discussed Breath Better September and its impact on our pets’ health. Staying focused on the chest, we talk about hearts in honour of World Heart Day on September 29th.    Heart Checks for Pets  As part of your pet’s annual health check, the...

September is ‘Breathe Better September’ - typically for people, but we believe our pets deserve attention as well. Like people, dogs and cats can develop respiratory diseases. Fortunately, the most common ones we see in our patients are generally mild and often...

Pets With Cancer I have always had a passion for providing excellent care for pets with cancer and supporting the owners of those pets. It can be daunting to get the ‘Big C’ diagnosis.  Understanding what options are available and the associated costs can be a lot to...

Earlier this month we shared some tips and tricks to help keep your cat relaxed the vet. We included a look at what we do in the waiting area and consultation room to help your furry friend relax. However, there is also a lot that happens behind the scenes in hospital...

If your pet has arthritis they will have sore joints. When we have sore joints we grumble and moan. How can Halifax help my arthritic pet? There is no cure for arthritis but virtually all pets can get incredibly significant improvement in their quality and enjoyment...

Visiting The Vet  There aren’t many cats (if any??) that would beg to come into a vet clinic if we were to drive or walk past with them. Some dogs – YES. Most cats – NO!  However, there ARE some cats who become very settled, purr, explore and “relax” once they in the...

Meet Meika Meika is a gorgeous 9-year-old husky who first visited us in April this year.  She was urinating bloody urine very frequently and her owners were understandably concerned.  She was quickly diagnosed with bladder stones and her surgery was scheduled for the...

Poppy - The Only Dog in Samoa on a Lead! Poppy is a 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel, born in Wellington and raised in Blenheim. 8 months ago, she moved to Samoa to be with her lovely owners Robyn and Grant, who bought a business there in 2022. It took 10 months to gain...

Dental disease is the number one abnormality detected in the veterinary clinic. Far outweighing more obvious concerns such as itchy skin and ears or sore joints. Did you know up to 85% of dogs and cats have dental disease by the time they are 3 years old? If left...

I am very fortunate with my pets. I have two beautiful cats who love affection when I’m home, yet are perfectly happy if I’m not. I also have many rabbits!  A variety of colours and sizes. I’m not sure how many males or females but they keep multiplying…My rabbits are...

On the 14th of June we celebrate World Blood Donor Day.  Just like us, our furry friends can donate blood and save lives.  Imagine coming home to find your beloved pet collapsed.  You rush them to the vet to be told a blood transfusion is required to save their life. ...

“There will never be an effective vaccine against feline herpesvirus (FHV) and feline calicivirus (FCV)” our virology lecturer asserted to my 4th year vet class. That was 1974. By 1976 as a fresh-faced new graduate in Waitara I was using the newly launched cat...