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AUCKLAND VET WARNING | Puffer fish are lethalWith 250 million odd nasal receptors, a curious attitude and a love of swallowing foul things, all dogs are at risk when walking around harbours and beaches. After heavy seas, deadly puffer fish are a common finding washed up on the beach.- The Urban Cat - Part 3If you do not want to keep your cat indoors/ your cat does not tolerate indoor life, there are a few things that you can do to protect them from other cats, dogs and cars.
- The Urban Cat - Part TwoMulti-cat households can work well under the right circumstances – by identifying social groups and placing resources (food, water, litter trays, beds, scratch poles, high resting areas etc) in the correct place.
- The Urban CatCats are not typically social creatures and high-density neighborhoods can create additional stressors for our feline companions. Conditions that we see regularly, as a direct result, are bladder, gut and skin issues – as well as behavioural conditions, often requiring long-term treatment.
- On the first day of Christmas, a good pet owner you shall be…The ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a traditional song about gift-giving and for us at The Strand Vet our gift to you this Christmas making sure you have a happy, healthy four-legged friend. Quickly check this list to ensure a vet free holiday season!
- Cognitive Function Disorder | What Did I Want Again?Ever get the feeling you just don't know what your elderly animal companion wants any more and you are both losing sleep over it?Pets are living longer and longer because of improvements in veterinary care and nutrition. As pets age, you may notice cognitive dysfunction, the medical term for changes that may indicate some loss of mental sharpness.
- Pet Dental Disease |Toothache? What toothache?We all know what it is like to have a sore mouth, it’s not very nice! But how can you tell if your pet has a sore mouth?
- What are you scared of?For our animal companions, up to 40% of them would say thunder and fireworks. Noise phobias are common and with Guy Fawkes next weekend get organised now.
