Our Vets love to share their experiences, knowledge and stories.
The benefits of interactive feeders1 week
One of the five pillars of providing a healthy feline environment is to “provide the opportunity for play and predatory behaviour.” Most of our feline friends don’t have to hunt for their food anymore as we provide a nice big …Read More
Lucky the goat undergoes serious surgery1 week
Lucky has had ongoing issues with her udder; persistent milk production, recurring mastitis, a wound that just won’t heal- and it has been taking a toll on her body. After trying literally everything under the sun, a mastectomy was the …Read More
Minerals Though the Transition Period2 weeks
The Transition period, commonly known as the springer period, is the stage at which the cow is transitioning from being a dry cow to a lactating cow. There are two main topics regarding minerals over the transition period; calcium status …Read More
Low calorie treats for the overweight cat2 weeks
We all love to give our cats treats and our cats love to eat them. However, this gets tricky when your feline friend is on the “round” side and needs to lose some weight. So, what are some good options …Read More
Penelope has a deformed jaw- does your Kunekune?4 weeks
The Kunkune is a much-loved and ever-popular breed amongst lifestylers and pig lovers in New Zealand. But here’s a little somethin’-somethin’ you may not know about the Kune. The Kune breed was adopted by the Maori when it was introduced …Read More
Obesity in cats4 weeks
It is estimated that between 39 and 52% of the cats in the UK are overweight or obese. We don’t have figures for New Zealand but they are likely to be very similar. Obesity is when an animal is 20% …Read More
Weighty matters4 weeks
Take it from me, no one wants to hear their pet is overweight. However, just like with us humans, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight will reduce your pet’s risk of disease and injury, as well as contributing to a …Read More
Making good decisions about which cows to dry off & which to milk on1 month
It’s no secret that days in milk is a big driver of overall performance on NZ dairy farms and milking well into May is essential for late season cash-flow. The challenge that everyone faces in early Autumn, is making good …Read More
Dapper’s Dramatic Rescue1 month
On the first wet morning in Waeranga in a while, the fire sirens were sounding and a call came into Franklin Vets Te Kauwhata clinic for a horse that was stuck in a drain and needing sedating before it could be …Read More
Parvovirus – It Doesn’t Go Away2 months
Over the last 2 months there have been many more cases of Parvovirus diagnosed and treated at the Papakura clinic than would be normally seen at this time of year. Parvovirus is a highly infectious disease that causes severe vomiting …Read More
Getting on top of fleas, ticks and worms2 months
If only your pets could talk, they would tell you how annoying fleas and worms are. Here is the lowdown on these pesky little critters and how you can keep on top of them. Fleas Fleas are a problem for …Read More
Fractured shoulders in first calvers2 months
What are your youngstock up too? As many of you will be aware over the last few years, we have seen some farms experiencing first calvers fracturing shoulders during their few months in milk. This is a catastrophic injury for …Read More