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We certainly provide emergency and after hours facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but we place particular emphasis on preventative medicine and education.
We have a large range of information sheets available and we can often be found talking to local schools and clubs.
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Pitama Road
Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 1pm | Hokowhitu
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm |
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ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY CENTRE FOR PALMERSTON NORTH (24HRS/7DAYS):
When you call after regular hours, your call will be diverted through to our mobile phone (at no charge to you). The emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call before coming to the clinic to allow us to make any special preparations. If you are at all concerned about your pet or need advice, please call us! Ph 357 9993 or 356 9993.
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A regular annual health check is definitely recommended. This is especially important in the young and older patients. A full health check will always be performed and any concerns you may have re your pets behaviour or health discussed. This is an opportunity to discover any potential problems at an early stage.
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The widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Even though some formerly common diseases have now become uncommon, vaccination is still highly recommended because these serious diseases continue to be present in the pet population (e.g. Parvovirus and Distemper in dogs & Panleukopaenia in cats). If contracted, treatment for these diseases may be unsuccessful and certainly very expensive.
For more information on vaccinations for cats and dogs go to cats, dogs or FAQ
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The aim of the Puppy Pre-school is to educate both the puppy and the owner. The desired outcome is a sociable and socially accepted puppy.
The classes are designed to:
- Socialize the puppy and make the puppy a good and enjoyable pet to own. They learn to cope with lots of people, loud noises, other dogs, cats, children and novel stimuli such as aerosol sprays, vacuum cleaners, telephones, etc.
- Train the puppy in basic obedience work such as sit, stay, heel and come using the principles of positive reinforcement.
- Teach the owner about the normal behaviour of dogs, how to recognize early behavioural problems and how to prevent them, how to house train, how to prevent barking and biting.
- Provide an opportunity for the puppy to enjoy coming to the veterinary hospital.
- Educate the owner on other aspects of pet care such as nutrition, dentistry, bathing and grooming that may not be adequately covered in a consultation with a veterinarian.
Puppy Pre-school is specifically designed for puppies in the 6-16 week age range. The programme is not a substitute for the obedience classes, which should be held as formal training in the juvenile stage of a puppy’s’ development. It is a stepping stone on the right road.
Puppy pre-school classes run for 3 weeks for one hour every week at the hospital.
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This clinic offers discounted desexing for cats and dogs on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Please phone the hospital on 357 9993 or on the information line on 08 322 1133
SPAYING YOUR CAT
This is the removal of both the ovaries and uterus via a very small incision in the left flank which usually requires only one stitch. Pre and post-operative pain relief is given along with long acting antibiotics and she is home the same day.
Cats may be spayed at any age although preferably between 12 – 16 weeks old and certainly before they are 6 months old.
Advantages:
- no unwanted litters of kittens
- no yowling at night as she calls to all the local tom cats
- no cat fights occurring as toms gather to compete for her affections
Old Wives Tales
- Cats need to have 1 litter
- Early spaying will alter their personality
CASTRATING YOUR TOM
This is the removal of both testes of the cat via two small incisions in his scrotum. Castration is best performed before 5 months of age before he develops a number of undesirable male behaviour patterns.
Advantages:
- decreased territory marking i.e. urine spraying in and around the home
- reduced unwanted litters of kittens
- reduced wandering which results in less fighting with less abscesses, less chance of being hit by a car and less chance of contracting several incurable viral diseases including Feline Leukaemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
SPAYING YOUR BITCH
This is the removal of both the ovaries and uterus via a very small incision in the abdomen.
Pre and post-operative pain relief is given along with long acting antibiotics and she is home the same day.
Dogs may be speyed at any age although preferably between 3 and 6 months and certainly before their first heat.
Advantages:
- no unwanted litters of puppies
- no male dogs sitting on your doorstep
- elimination of mammary tumours in later life
- no bloody discharge when in season
Old Wives Tales
- Bitches need to have 1 litter
- Early speying will alter their personality
- Bitches need to have one season
- Obesity after speying
CASTRATING YOUR DOG
This is the removal of both testes of the dog via one small incisions at the base of the scrotum. Castration is best performed before 5 months of age before he develops a number of undesirable male behaviour patterns.
Advantages:
- decreased territory marking i.e. urine marking in and around the home
- reduced unwanted litters of puppies
- reduced wandering which results in less chance of being hit by a car
- reduced fighting with other dogs
- reduced incidence of prostate enlargement in old age
TO DESEX OR NOT TO DESEX?
Generally, unless you intend to breed from your pet, then early desexing is the answer!
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This is an extra service, overseen by the Veterinarian and Veterinary staff. In conjunction with all the advice and help you need, we will also organise regular ‘weigh-ins’, recording of your pets progress, and the right food and exercise regimes.
Obesity in animals is just as serious as it is in humans and can cause cardiac and respiratory problems, problems with joints and muscles, and can lead to Diabetes. We will help you to get the excess weight off your pet and help you keep it off, at the same time adding many happy years to your pets’ lifetime.
Commercial 'low calorie' diets are available from the veterinary hospital and provide the basis for effective and safe weight loss e.g. Hills Science Diet Light and Hills Feline R/D. The veterinary nurses at the hospital will be able to advise you on the correct program and feeding regime for your pet.
With some patience and extra care your overweight pet can be treated safely and effectively, with the ultimate goal of prolonging a healthy and happy life! one by the Vet in an ordinary consultation.
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X-Rays
The hospital has a dedicated x-ray suite with automatic dry film processing which makes taking fast, high quality x-rays in a breeze.
Ultrasound
We have a state of the art ultrasound machine which has been invaluable for assessing pregnancies, the health of kittens and puppies, and many abdominal problems.
Endoscopy
We have several endoscopes available for examining those hard to reach places including airways and stomachs.
ECG
Heart rate and rhythm assessments and monitoring are for all surgical patients.
Evaluation of heart rate and rhythm via ECG is also performed for cardiac and some medical patients.
Blood Testing
We are able to process blood samples within hours with interpretation by specialist clinical pathologists which is vitally important for critical care cases.
Opthalmology
We have equipment available to examine and monitor eye diseases.
Urinalysis
Full urine testing is performed at the hospital.
Microscopy
Examination of smears, external parasite examinations and basic cytology are also done at the hospital.
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Both hospitals have a sterile operating suite and a preparation area to enable excellent care of your pet. We have state of the art anaesthetic monitoring equipment normally only found in modern human hospitals and an extensive range of surgical equipment including the latest orthopaedic surgical instruments.
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The well being of your pet is our prime focus and their comfort at all times is a necessity. Therefore, we have air conditioned premises with comfortable recovery and hospitalisation areas for both cats and dogs.
These quiet areas are maintained at an ideal temperature, and all patients are kept clean and dry with special bedding provided. 24 hour monitoring is provided for services or intensive care patients, so there is no ‘see how she is in the morning’ here!!
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There is nothing worse than needing to have a surgical procedure performed and having to wait in line in the public health system. That is why you take out Medical Insurance, so that you don’t have to wait, in discomfort or pain for an operation you may never get. The same is true of your pet. Imagine the trauma of deciding not to treat your much loved family member, after an accident or because of illness, because the cost dictated to you your course of action.
Pet Insurance is exactly the same as conventional health insurance. It covers the cost of treatment whether it be surgery because of an accident, or ongoing costs because of illness. In some plans you can even cover the cost of normal operations such as de-sexing.
Talk to your vet about the options and plans that would be right for you.
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"He’s never wandered off before"
Give yourself the peace of mind that if your pet should wander off or, even worse, be stolen, you can now be assured that your pet can be confidently identified with a microchip implant. Your pet can be ‘chipped’ and registered with the New Zealand Companion Animal Register. No more worries about someone else claiming to own your pet.
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The hospital now has radiation therapy available for the treatment of thyroid disorders in cats which has previously only been available in Wellington and Auckland.
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Now that you want to move overseas, the focus now shifts to your pets. What to do? You don’t want to leave them behind after all. We can help. We can give you comprehensive advice about MAF checks, certification, vaccination, quarantine and many other bits and pieces. Just call to make an appointment to see the Veterinarian, and we will do everything we can to make the exciting new phase in your life, come off without a hitch.
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