Summer Tips
WHAT TO AVOID DURING SUMMER 1. Walking your pets during the day! During the day, it is too hot to take your pets for a walk, even a short one. Try early in the mornings or later in the evenings.…
Small Animal Newsletter – April 2021
We now offer Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT also known as Photobiomodulation) Recently, we started offering Laser Therapy treatments at both Vet Group and St Aubyn Vet Clinic. Lasers produce intense beams of light at specific wavelengths. When the right wavelength…
Parvo Warning – New Plymouth Dog Owners 29.03.2023
WARNING New Plymouth Dog Owners - 29th March 2023 New Plymouth Vet Group has had many Parvo cases in the last few weeks. Making sure your dog or puppy is FULLY vaccinated (meaning the vaccination course has been completed) is…
Small Animal Newsletter – February 2021
'Sumo' our Chemotherapy Superstar 'Sumo' a 12-year-old Jack Russell, presented to the clinic in June 2020 with an acute swelling under his chin. The lump was about the size of a walnut. We sedated Sumo, and fine-needle aspirates (FNA's) were…
Small Animal Newsletter – Jan 2021
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021. We hope you are feeling recharged and refreshed after the holiday break. It's been a pretty busy time here at the clinic. We cared for many pets during the festive season, including two dogs…
Sunblock for Pets
Did you know that our pets face similar risks from the sun like us? October to March are the high-risk months and we recommend using a pet sunscreen. For any pets who enjoy sunbathing or time out in the sun…
Small Animal Newsletter – November 2020
"Capture Christmas" Pet Photoshoots We have begun our "Capture Christmas" pet photoshoots. We did this three years ago with great success. Clare Richardson, our retail and promotions co-ordinator and talented photographer has put this charity fundraiser together with the help of…