We’re pet lovers!

Highly trained, vastly experienced and fully devoted to caring for your special family member. We take pet care serious. 

Cats

We’ll get your friend purring perfectly.

Dogs

We get the tails wagging.

Pocket pets

Big love for small pets

Our Services

+ Preventative Care
+ Emergency Services 24/7
+ Surgery
+ Dental Care
+ Imaging & Diagnostics
+ Reproductive services
+ Nutritional Consultation
+ Behaviour
+ Senior Care

PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL

Get your puppy off on the right paw with Puppy Pre-School.

Puppy preschool is the beginning of an exciting relationship with your new puppy. This course is to lay down a good foundation for learning; both for your puppy and yourself. We will cover the basic pet care and some tips and tricks.

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Choosing the right pet

Pets bring so much joy to a family. They give affection and love, make us laugh, and have a positive effect on our mental health. However, before choosing a new furry addition, it is important to putRead more

Itchy dogs

Allergic skin disease can cause significant discomfort to companion animals and is a common reason for dog owners to seek care for their pets. The cause of the itchy problem will most commonly be dueRead more

Stress-free vet visits: Preparing your pet

Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are! Travelling into clinic and being exposed to a new environment can also be challenging for some of ourRead more

Anxiety in dogs

Anxiety is a normal emotion experienced by all dogs from time to time. Some dogs, however, are more prone to experiencing it than others. If they display disproportionate levels of stress, there is aRead more

What should I feed my pet?

Just like us, our pets need good quality nutrition to remain healthy and active. High-quality foods give them the balance of nutrients their bodies need and help them to have healthy skin and coats aRead more

Gastroenteritis in your pet

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and the intestines) and is a common condition in cats and dogs. There are many factors that can lead to the condition,Read more

Dumper the dog’s senior health check

In general, the most common health issues older dogs develop are hearing and vision loss, dementia, cancer, heart problems, kidney issues, obesity, gastrointestinal issues, incontinence, and jointRead more

Is your cat a Fat Cat? Avoiding feline obesity.

A trend of increasing numbers of obese cats has been seen worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception, with one in four cats here classified as overweight or obese.   This extra weight has an impactRead more

Is pet insurance worthwhile?

We were recently asked about the value of pet insurance, so here are a few thoughts. As we all know, having a pet in the family is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and a privilege that comesRead more

Defying the odds: One dog’s amazing cancer journey

The week of his opening debut in West Otago Theatrical Society's production of Annie, Ruger, a 5-year-old Rottweiler, was diagnosed with the most aggressive bone cancer.  Rather than "breaking aRead more

Preventing zoonotic illnesses

They can be bacterial, viral, parasitical, or fungal. Below are some of the main ones to watch out for and ways to help protect yourself against them: Read more

Arthritis in pets – How we can help.

It affects one in five adult dogs and is even more common among older dogs. Cats can also develop arthritis as they get older, with around 90% of cats over 10 years old developing arthritis in at leaRead more
 

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