General Health Advice

This page is dedicated to what we believe might be of interest for you and your pet. In-depth articles packed with useful information & practical tips for your companion animals.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a painful, degenerative disease affecting the joints. It affects 20% of all dogs and a radiographic survey of 100 cats over 12 years showed...

Behaviour

You can't teach an old dog new tricks! But you can! Training your pup and changing your adult dog's behaviour is possible and not as difficult...

Canine Oestrous Cycle

The un-spayed female dog comes into heat about every six or seven months. This means she will have one or two cycles a year, with each one lasting...

Dental Care - Halt Halitosis and Help Your Pet

Halitosis is defined as "having foul smelling breath". Most cases of bad breath in dogs and cars are directly due to...

Dental Care (Tooth Brushing)

Start toothbrushing as early in life as you can. It is easier to teach young animals to have their teeth brushed, and prevention is better than cure...

Dental Advice

Dogs and cats are carnivores with teeth adapted for eating carcasses (including cartilage, bones, feathers and skin)...

Desexing

Spring is a time when cat reproduction gets into full gear and of course, 9 weeks later, there is an over abundance of kittens...

Diabetes - not just a human illness

Yes, pets can get Diabetes too! And the great news is that it can be treated. We have several clients who are successfully managing...

Encouraging Good Dog Behaviour

Most people will be shocked to read that approximately one in four of all euthanasias in dogs are due to behavioural problems...

Forget vampires - think fleas

Fleas can cause skin allergies and they can spread tapeworm. So what can we do to fight fleas?...

Flea Control

Most dogs and cats will suffer from a flea infestation at some stage of their life. We have produced this fact sheet to guide you on the right track...

Microchipping

Considering a Microchip? It could be a Life Saver. Microchipping is recognized as the most effective and secure way of...

Premium Foods

There is a saying "we are what we eat" and this is very true. The food we eat doesn’t just give us energy. The things we eat influence...

Puppy - Caring for your puppy

So you’re the proud owner of a new puppy! Your puppy will grow to be a faithful friend but it can all be a bit overwhelming at first...

Rabbit Vaccinations

Viral Haemorrhagic Disease is caused by Calicivirus. It is a fatal disease in rabbits. Vaccination can help prevent the disease, but this only works before a rabbit is...

Senior Pets

Looking after our "Golden Oldies" - Many people do not realise that most pets reach their half-life around seven years old...

Skin Problems & Solutions

There are many causes for skin problems with our pets. The number one cause of excessive scratching in dogs in Northland is fleas...

Summer Safety Advice for Pets

Animals left in cars - In the summer months temperatures inside closed cars can soar to 40 degrees very quickly...

Vaccinations

Vaccines prime the body's own immune system to fight infection by stimulating it to produce antibodies which destroy the virus or bacteria and prevent...

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Bay of Islands Veterinary Services has been providing top quality veterinary care to the animals of the beautiful Bay of Islands for over 50 years.

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