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Is Your Pet Easily Spooked? Understanding Pet Anxiety Is Your Pet Easily Spooked? How to Understand Anxiety in Your Pet Does your pet hide when visitors arrive, become unsettled by loud noises or struggle when their routine changes? These behaviours can sometimes be signs that your pet is feeling anxious or stressed. Just like people,…

Pet First Aid: What to Do in a Pet Emergency What to Do When Seconds Matter Knowing what to do when your pet is injured or becomes unwell can make a stressful situation feel a little more manageable. While first aid is never a substitute for veterinary treatment, knowing the basics can help you keep…

Hidden Dangers in Your Backyard This Spring Spring brings longer days and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with your pet. While the warmer weather is exciting, it also brings seasonal hazards that can put curious dogs and cats at risk. Across New Zealand, spring means increased parasite activity, seasonal allergies, blooming plants and garden…

How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy Just like people, pets need regular dental care to stay healthy. Dental disease is one of the most common health problems seen in dogs and cats, affecting most pets over the age of three. Without treatment, poor oral health can lead to pain, tooth loss, bad breath, and…

Meet the Team: Getting to Know Our Veterinary Nurse Jules Our veterinary nurses play an important role in providing compassionate care to pets and supporting their owners every day. From assisting with treatments and procedures to offering advice and reassurance, they help make a difference in the lives of the animals they care for. We…

Winter can be particularly challenging for senior dogs and cats, with cooler temperatures often worsening stiffness, arthritis, mobility and underlying medical conditions. The good news is that a few proactive steps can make a big difference! Winter is the ideal time to focus on your pet’s health, comfort and wellbeing so your golden oldie can…

We are excited to announce that The Strand Vet has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the second consecutive year! This recognition from Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd is a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace for our team members.…

Dog Anxiety Awareness Week is a reminder for all pet owners to pay attention to the mental and emotional wellbeing of their furry friends. Dogs, just like humans, can experience stress and anxiety, which can affect their behaviour, health, and quality of life. As veterinarians, we often see pets struggling with anxiety, and the good…

After the Christmas and New Year break, many pets have grown used to having their humans home more often. Now that routines are shifting again and workdays are back in full swing, some pets may struggle with boredom, restlessness, or mild separation stress. The good news is that a few simple changes can make a…

Valentine’s Day is all about love and for many of us, that love includes our pets. One of the best ways to show them how much we care is by protecting their health, starting with their heart. Heart disease is more common in pets than many owners realise, especially as dogs and cats get older.…