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Leptospirosis – do you know the facts??

Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect human and animals, including your pets. All animals can potentially become infected with leptospirosis. While for many years occurrence among pets was rare, the disease has been diagnosed more frequently in the past few years. See below for information on how to protect yourself and your pets from […]

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Canine Cough

Canine Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis) What is it? Canine Cough is an infectious bronchitis of dogs characterised by a harsh, hacking cough that most people describe as sounding like “something stuck in my dog’s throat.” This bronchitis may be of brief duration and mild enough to warrant no treatment at all or it may progress all the way […]

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Rabbit Care

Rabbits make intelligent, friendly and quiet house pets. The average life span for a bunny is 7 to 10 years with records of up to 15 years of age reported. The following information is provided to help you enjoy a happy, healthy relationship with your little friend. In addition to this handout there are a […]

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Roundworms in Cats & Kittens

There are two species of roundworms affecting cats and kittens: Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina. Both are treated with the same medication protocol so when eggs are seen on a fecal flotation exam it is not necessary to determine which species is present. T. leonina can infect both dogs and cats so identifying this roundworm might be helpful in indicating […]

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Poisons…..

Many common food items or household products can sicken or even kill animals. Be aware of what substances may be toxic to your pet, and store and use them safely. If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous, call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately. The Basics Your home can hold a […]

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Taking Care of Your Elderly Cat

The fires are stoked and we can all guess who is likely to be next to the fire on these cold evenings…yes, your cat! Elderly cats have some important health issues that need to be monitored to ensure a long and healthy life. Common Ailments Dental disease is common problem in old cats. Unlike us, […]

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The facts on PennHIP

Newstead Vets are delighted to announce the introduction of a brand new service for diagnosing hip dysplasia in dogs, called “PennHIP” (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program). Thanks to this new system we can now offer a much more accurat screening method for canine hip dysplasia (CHD). New Zealand can also be proud to be […]

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Rabbits Need Exercise!

Exercise is vital for the health of a rabbit. All too often we hear well meaning, but poorly informed people describe rabbits as easy to keep because “they can be caged and don’t take up much space!” This idea has led to many rabbits being caged most of their lives with the distinct possibility of […]

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