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Vaccinating kittens is something only your vet can do and requires a few visits over the first year, followed by ongoing boosters for the lifetime of your pet. In New Zealand there are several preventable, infectious diseases which have the ability to make your kitten or adult cat very sick or even kill.  Prevention is possible with regular vaccinations.  Read more

Fireworks season can be difficult for pets with a sound sensitivity; their anxiety levels rise in anticipation of fireworks as they can associate changes in seasons with an event. As pets will start to become increasingly anxious about fireworks, you need to start thinking and planning for this annual event in advance. Read more

Please, FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR PETS - Next time you’re at the vet, ask them to check the microchip and confirm your details are registered on NZCAR and current! Read more

Contrary to popular belief, chicken, lamb or beef listed as the first ingredient on a label is not an indication...

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WARNING: Barley grass and foxtail awns are abundant during late spring and summer - they stick to fur, and can pass easily through the skin, they are capable of invading your dogs body through the feet, ears, eyes, mouth, or infact, any body surface. Because of the orientation of the minute barbs on the bristles, the awns can travel relatively quickly through the body. If they enter the abdomen or chest cavities the effects can be potentially fatal. In the eye, the barbs cause ulcers, and in the ear they may rupture the ear drum. Read more