Meet Remi. Remi is a 9-month-old Kelpie with a sensitive nose and a curious appetite. One Saturday, it got the best of him and unbeknown to his owner, he managed to sniff out and eat a whole packet of Ibuprofen! Ibuprofen is highly toxic for dogs and can cause stomach...
Muzzles are not just for aggressive dogs! All dogs may need to wear a muzzle at some time during their lives for any number of reasons, including nail clipping, grooming, to be handled safely when injured, or for certain veterinary procedures. A dog may need to wear a...
Daisy is a gorgeous, lively wire-haired Jack Russell terrier who is a much-loved family member. Daisy presented on the morning of Friday 29th April to one of our Morrinsville Companion Animal Vets, Georgie, with a large swelling on her neck that was causing her to...
One of the more common presentations we see at our clinics is when a lump is noticed by an owner which then causes concern. If you find yourself worrying about finding a lump on your dog or wondering what the lump under your dog’s skin is, try not to panic —...
An 18 month old huntaway presented to our Huntly clinic after hours with vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. After examining the dog the owner and I discussed whether he could have eaten anything unusual (no, he had been kennelled lately). I looked at his vaccination...
