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Check out Mela and Coca being absolute stars durin

Check out Mela and Coca being absolute stars during their home toothbrushing routine! 🦷✨ Their parents are doing an amazing job 👏🐾

Tom’s dental day! A peek behind the scenes of hi

Tom’s dental day! A peek behind the scenes of his day at Halifax 😺🦷

Spend a day with one of our incredible hospital nu

Spend a day with one of our incredible hospital nurses! 🏥🐾

🧡 It's Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 🧡 😻

Arlo isn’t a fan of rainy days! 🌧️ How does

Arlo isn’t a fan of rainy days! 🌧️ How does your pet stay warm and dry, or do they love the wet weather? Share your pics with us!

Relaxing in Dad's arms, Hollie stays calm and cozy

Relaxing in Dad's arms, Hollie stays calm and cozy while she waits for her procedure. 🐾💕

🌼 Arlo is all set for Daffodil Day with his ban

🌼 Arlo is all set for Daffodil Day with his bandana handmade by the amazing Cancer Society Nelson Tasman volunteers! 💛 We have these available in clinic to help raise funds for the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman.

#daffodilday

Who likes colouring!! Until the end of August, Nex

Who likes colouring!! Until the end of August, Nexgard is running a colouring in competition in honour of the Olympics! Come on down to Halifax Veterinary Centre to grab your entry sheet and be in to win one of three goody bags!! 😸🖍🐕
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The dental deals continue! 🥳😁🦷 Come in st

The dental deals continue! 🥳😁🦷 Come in store to find out more on these great Hills T/D sales! 🤩

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See any familiar faces? You might recognize this group from our last puppy post! How are they doing you might ask? Well, these kids are now free to take on the world with Puppy Primary certificates in their paws!! Congratulations to Angus, Woody, Tilly and Baloo 🥳

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🐾 Bring Your Dog To Work Day! 🐾 June 21st i

🐾 Bring Your Dog To Work Day! 🐾

June 21st is Bring Your Dog To Work Day, and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate, we thought we’d share how keen Vet Nurse Vania’s dog, Spud, is to come to work. 🐶❤️

If you’re lucky enough to bring your pet to work, we’d love to see what they get up to! Share your photos in the comments below. 📸👇

#bringyourpettoworkday #vetclinic #dogfriendly

⭐️It's promo time!⭐️ Every time you buy a

⭐️It's promo time!⭐️ Every time you buy a Bravecto product for your pet, go in the draw to win a snuggly New Zealand sheepskin blanket! 🤩
Come in now for your chance to win! 🐱🐜🐶
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#Bravecto #parasiteprevention #veterinarian #veterinary #giveaway #cat #dog #promo

❤️🐈Celebrate Hug Your Cat Day with us 🐈‍⬛❤️ #hugyourcatday #FelineFriends

🥜🐶 Did You Know Some Nuts Can Be Harmful For

🥜🐶 Did You Know Some Nuts Can Be Harmful For Your Pets? 🐈🥜

🚫 Macadamia Nuts: Danger Signs
Watch out for symptoms like lethargy, tremors, vomiting, pain, and increased temperature in dogs after ingesting macadamia nuts. Signs can appear as early as 3 hours post-ingestion, and it may only take 5 nuts for medium-sized dogs to show symptoms. If your dog has ingested recently, we can help induce vomiting and with supportive care, most dogs bounce back within 1-2 days. Cats seem to be smart about avoiding these nuts!

🥜 General Nut Warnings
Nuts, especially if eaten in large quantities, can lead to pancreatitis due to their high-fat content.
Nuts, especially if still in their shells, pose a risk of gastrointestinal obstruction - often resulting in urgent surgery.

🤢 Beware of Mouldy Nuts!
Mouldy nuts can contain neurotoxins that induce tremors and convulsions, posing a life-threatening situation. Immediate and intense treatment is necessary.

📞 Emergency Action!
If you suspect your pet has indulged in any nuts, don't hesitate to call our clinic urgently for advice.

🌼Get Summer Sorted with NexGard🌼! Come in a

🌼Get Summer Sorted with NexGard🌼! Come in a buy a three pack of NexGard flea and worm treatment and receive a single pack for free!🌞
Offer ends 31st January 2024.
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#NexgardSpectra #Nexgard #parasiteprevention #veterinarian #veterinary #giveaway #cat #dog #promo

🐾🔥 Keep Your Pets Safe This BBQ Season! 🔥

🐾🔥 Keep Your Pets Safe This BBQ Season! 🔥🐾

With great BBQ weather, we want to make sure your pets stay safe. Here are some hazards to watch out for:

1️⃣ Corn Cobs 🌽
While corn is fine for dogs, the cobs are another story! Swallowing them can cause a serious gut obstruction which can lead to urgent surgery. Signs of obstruction include, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and abdominal pain.

2️⃣ Onion/Garlic 🧅
Pets are particularly sensitive to onion and garlic, especially in powdered forms. Even baby food with onion powder can be toxic! Look out for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, inappetance, abdominal pain, weakness, and pale gums. It can take several days for signs to show.

3️⃣ Cooked Bones 🍗
Avoid giving pets cooked bones. They can get stuck, splinter, or like corn cobs, cause a gut obstruction. Keep an eye out for signs of distress and discomfort.

4️⃣ Fatty Foods 🥓
Drippings and fatty meat off-cuts can lead to pancreatitis. Symptoms of this include vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and a high temperature. Some dogs can be treated without a hospital stay, while others may require intensive treatment. Schnauzers are particularly prone to pancreatitis

🚨If you suspect your pet ate something they shouldn't have, please call the clinic urgently 🚑

5️⃣ Hot Plates 🍳
Cats can be curious and jump onto BBQ hot plates, causing serious paw damage. If this happens, cool the area immediately with water and contact us.

6️⃣ Kebab Caution: 🍢
These are tasty for dogs and dogs can swallow them whole! These guys can cause problems as the sharp pointy end can puncture the gut. Make sure these are broken up and disposed into a lidded bin.

🐾🍔 If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to call us 🐶🐱

#petsafety #bbqseason #summerpetsafety

🚫 Beware of Bait Dangers! 🚫 As the season c

🚫 Beware of Bait Dangers! 🚫

As the season changes, there are potential pet dangers that might go unnoticed. To ensure our pets stay safe and happy, lets start with some information on bait.....

🐌 Slug/Snail Bait:
⚠️ These can cause tremors and convulsions that can become life threatening and require intense treatment

🐭 Rat Bait:
⚠️ The most common rat baits stop the blood clotting, causing significant internal bleeding. We see changes in blood tests before clinical signs so we have time to intervene

🚨 If you suspect your pet has ingested any of these toxins please call the clinic urgently. We can help induce vomiting and prevent further harm. ☎️

#petsafety #petsafetytips #petsafetyawareness

🐾🍫 Chocolate Alert! 🚫🐾 The dangers of

🐾🍫 Chocolate Alert! 🚫🐾

The dangers of chocolate for our pets are commonly known, but as we start to enjoy the festive season here is a wee reminder of the risks:

📈 Cocoa Content Matters: The higher the cocoa, the more dangerous

⚠️ Watch for Signs: Vomiting and diarrhoea for small amounts; seizures or worse for larger amounts.

💔 Lethal Dose: Just 50g of dark chocolate can be life-threatening for a 5kg dog!

🤔 White Chocolate: While white chocolate isn't technically chocolate, its fat and sugar content can still make your pet feel unwell.

📞 Emergency Action: If you suspect your pet has ingested any chocolate, don't wait! Call the clinic urgently. We can help induce vomiting.

#petsafety #PetHealthMatters #pethealthmatters #festivereminder

🎄 Pets and Christmas Trees 🎄 🌲 Cat-proof

🎄 Pets and Christmas Trees 🎄

🌲 Cat-proof Your Tree:
Cats love climbing trees! They don’t quite understand why the tree that magically appears inside at this time of year, is out of bounds. Fake trees are less interesting than real trees. If possible, keep the tree away from furniture that cats will use to launch themselves into the tree. Try setting up the tree a few days before decorating so the tree is less interesting. Have a heavy base or anchor the tree to the wall so it can’t fall over if climbed. Tie the ornaments to the tree so they can’t be knocked off.

✨ Tinsel Temptations:
Cats and puppies (or puppies-at-heart) love to play with tinsel. This can be a choking risk or get stuck in the intestines requiring urgent surgery. Opt for paper-based decorations without a string centre instead of tinsel.

🍫 Tasty Gifts:
Make sure that there is no food in presents under the tree – dogs especially are amazing at sniffing out chocolates and other goodies wrapped up under the tree. Chocolate, is toxic to dogs, please call us for advice if your dog has eaten any.

#christmaspets #christmastreepets #petsafety

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