Waggle Bum Pet Care

11/07/2023

Body condition scoring is a widely used method to assess the overall health and nutritional status of dogs and cats. It involves evaluating the animal's body composition, particularly the amount of body fat present. The scoring system typically ranges from 1 to 9, with 1 being emaciated and 9 being....

10/07/2023

Pet vaccination is an essential aspect of responsible pet ownership. It helps protect our furry friends from various diseases and ensures their overall health and well-being. Vaccinations work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that can fight off specific diseases. Common vaccina...

05/03/2023

Kia Ora South Auckland dog owners! FREE / KOHA PARVO VACCINATIONS for dogs aged 8 weeks to 1 year. Community services card holders only.

Location: the Cook Island Community Shed, 283, Kirkbride road, Mangere.

To book an appointment - please fill out our online form here: https://form.jotform.com/230450718697059 or email us at info pupp.co.nz. Proof of community services card & photo ID required.

Parvovirus causes severe disease and is the leading killer of puppies in New Zealand. The virus is highly contagious and very common in areas with low vaccination rates. If your puppy or young dog is not vaccinated, the chances of picking up the virus are very high. Please have your puppy vaccinated to protect them and help stop the spread of the virus.

See the events section on our page for more details: https://fb.me/e/40LxIJEZU

03/03/2023

⚠️ Pet Parents, Watch Out for Birch Sugar in Foods ⚠️

If you see the ingredient “birch sugar” on a food label, keep it out of your pet’s reach. ❌ This ingredient is the same thing as xylitol, a sugar alcohol sweetener that’s toxic to pets. If consumed, xylitol can lead to a sudden release of insulin, followed by a sharp drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), triggering vomiting, loss of consciousness and seizures in dogs (cats appear to be less sensitive). 🆘🐕

Xylitol may also be referred to as “birch sap” or “wood sugar,” so keep an eye out for these ingredients as well.

Read today’s free pet health blog on our new website (link in the comments) to learn more about the dangers of xylitol to pets.

02/03/2023

KARAKA BERRIES - Are you aware that Karaka berries are highly toxic for our canine friends?

The NZ native Karaka tree is very common and are found frequently in backyards and parks, sometimes they are even found at your local dog park!

A Karaka tree can grow up to 15 metres tall and have dark green glossy leaves that produce orange, olive shaped berries when in season.

If your pet ingests a karaka berry, they should be seen immediately by a veterinarian to induce vomiting. In some cases, pets may need further or ongoing care.

Prevention, awareness and early action can be the key to saving your dogs life. When ingested, karaka berries can cause, vomiting and diarrheoa, convulsions, spasms, hindlimb paralysis, incoordination and death.

Our friends at Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa have written a great detailed post about Karaka berries which you can check out here 😸 - https://www.vsahospital.co.nz/karaka-berry-toxicity-for-pets/

28/02/2023

Puppy socialisation is NOT just about playing with other dogs.

In fact, too much uncontrolled exposure to other dogs can cause so many unintended consequences.

If you have a puppy, make sure you try to work on ALL aspects of socialisation, as listed in the bottom graphic.

28/02/2023

Many don't know this information! Remember every second matters during a choking incident.
1. Place the dog on their back. Brace the back against the floor. Straddle the dog while adjusting yourself based on the size of the dog. Position the head in “in-line position” with the airway parallel to the floor.
2. Make an open diamond shape with your hands. Place your thumbs on either side of the trachea below the ball or object. Grip the “V” of the jaw using lip/cheek to protect fingers.
3. Push with a J-stroke down and out against the ball until it ejects from the mouth.
Both this method and the Heimlich method has been proven to work in these scenarios so don't hesitate to save your dog.

28/02/2023

29/11/2022

16/11/2022

PARVO ALERT!

Our pathologists in Auckland and Christchurch have been hearing from veterinarians in clinical practice that they are currently seeing significant numbers of canine parvovirus cases. Many of these can be diagnosed on clinical grounds but tests are available if required.

These cases often require a lot of resources including staff time (a very precious commodity) and of course prevention is the key – vaccination and care with where pups are allowed to go.

13/11/2022

13/11/2022

19/09/2022

If you missed our 'Weight A Minute' session with Dr. Stacey Tremain, Kelly McFarlane and Dr. Corey Regnerus, it is now available on YouTube!

Watch as they discuss the 101 of weight management for your pets. From recognising the signs of obesity to learning how to manage begging behaviour, you can learn a lot about your pet's health here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2X5svb2UrA

19/09/2022

03/09/2022

19/08/2022

Paws! 🐾🐾🐾