Awanui Veterinary

Awanui Veterinary Awanui Veterinary (previously Gribbles Veterinary) is New Zealandโ€™s leading provider of veterinary diagnostic testing and pathology services.

Open Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays and all public holidays.

0800 474 225 | awanuivets.co.nz Our network of 4 laboratories are conveniently spread throughout New Zealand:
- 37-41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland
- 840 Tremaine Road, Palmerston North
- 7 Halkett St, Christchurch
- Invermay Research Centre, Puddle Alley, Mosgiel
Visit our website for more information.

FUN FRIDAY!Go on, let's see what you've got on that phone. If you don't have a dog, your last pet photo them! ๐Ÿ˜„
06/03/2025

FUN FRIDAY!

Go on, let's see what you've got on that phone. If you don't have a dog, your last pet photo them! ๐Ÿ˜„

DOWN THE SCOPEWhile 5 day-old free-catch urine samples aren't really suitable for testing, they sure do provide some pre...
04/03/2025

DOWN THE SCOPE

While 5 day-old free-catch urine samples aren't really suitable for testing, they sure do provide some pretty looking microscopy work! ๐Ÿ˜€

FYI - Fungal hyphae are most often a contaminant when seen in free-catch urine samples. Optimal viewing of an unstained fluid sample requires the microscope condenser to be wound down, throwing shadows on the otherwise almost invisible structures. This sample also highlights the need to analyse fresh urine samples, ideally within an hour of sample collection.

FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTSFollowing up from our email sent last week, we are no longer able to absorb the merchant fe...
02/03/2025

FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Following up from our email sent last week, we are no longer able to absorb the merchant fee associated with credit card payments. As a result, we will be passing this cost onto our customers at a rate of 2.5%, effective for payments made on or after March 1, 2025.

However, payments made via direct debit will still be completely free of charge. You can find the details for direct debit payments below and at the bottom of all your invoices.

Bank: ANZ
BSB: 01-0102
Account No.: 0291961 00
Swift Code: ANZBNZ22

Thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your local laboratory - 0800 474 225.

FOR A BIT OF A LAUGH!
27/02/2025

FOR A BIT OF A LAUGH!

WHAT WAS DOWN THE SCOPE YESTERDAY?No cheating! If you haven't seen our post from yesterday, go check it out now before ...
26/02/2025

WHAT WAS DOWN THE SCOPE YESTERDAY?

No cheating! If you haven't seen our post from yesterday, go check it out now before reading any further ๐Ÿ™ƒ

DIAGNOSIS:

Encapsulated yeasts (see lovely halo around the yeast cells) = Cryptococcus infection.

DOWN THE SCOPESmears were received from a cat with enlarged submandibular LN unilaterally for 1 month, inspiratory dyspn...
25/02/2025

DOWN THE SCOPE

Smears were received from a cat with enlarged submandibular LN unilaterally for 1 month, inspiratory dyspnoea. NAD on exam of pharynx/larynx under GA, several firmly enlarged lymph nodes were found on LHS.

This is what we saw on cytology. What do you think is the culprit?

(Answer will be posted tomorrow)

PMSG TESTING ISSUEWe have encountered an issue with our current batch of PMSG testing kits. The supplier has been notifi...
25/02/2025

PMSG TESTING ISSUE

We have encountered an issue with our current batch of PMSG testing kits. The supplier has been notified, but unfortunately, they are unable to provide replacements as the kits are out of stock. A new batch is expected to be ready in April and will be shipped to us from Germany.

Until the new kits arrive, we will be unable to offer PMSG testing. The expected delivery of the kits is between mid to late May. As the exclusive provider of this test in New Zealand, we are actively exploring alternative testing options and will keep you informed of any new developments.

In the interim, we recommend performing an Oestrone sulphate test at >100 days instead.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unexpected issue. If you have any questions or concerns, please donโ€™t hesitate to contact your local laboratory.

BUSINESS NORTH ARTICLEA great article about Awanui Veterinary in the latest Business North magazine following an intervi...
24/02/2025

BUSINESS NORTH ARTICLE

A great article about Awanui Veterinary in the latest Business North magazine following an interview with our Veterinary Category Manager, Rachel Howie.

Here is a link to the article: https://bit.ly/4hRQOti

NEW PRICE BOOK EFFECTIVE 1 MARCH 2025If you didn't receive a copy of the email sent to subscribers earlier this monthreg...
23/02/2025

NEW PRICE BOOK EFFECTIVE 1 MARCH 2025

If you didn't receive a copy of the email sent to subscribers earlier this monthregarding our price review, then please get in touch.

> email [email protected] to receive a PDF
> sign up to our mailing list to avoid missing out on important updates: https://mailchi.mp/448e560aabe2/xr46zutejy

Clients using ezyVet with our SDI integration will have their PMS updated centrally so will not need to update locally. All other ezyVet users will need to update manually. If you wish to change to the SDI integration please contact ezyVet directly.

20/02/2025

FOR A BIT OF A LAUGH!

Love a good scientific breakthrough!๐Ÿฑ๐ŸŒ‘

๐๐€๐“๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐ˆ๐’๐“ ๐’๐๐Ž๐“๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“Lisa Hulme-Moir earned her BVSc from Massey University in 2000, then spent several years working in...
18/02/2025

๐๐€๐“๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐ˆ๐’๐“ ๐’๐๐Ž๐“๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“

Lisa Hulme-Moir earned her BVSc from Massey University in 2000, then spent several years working in small and mixed animal practices both in New Zealand and the UK. In 2004, she transitioned into veterinary pathology, pursuing a PhD in leukocyte biology at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. After completing her PhD, Lisa returned to the northern hemisphere and spent five years in a clinical pathology role at the University of Glasgow. She has been a valued member of our team since 2012.

Lisa has a broad interest in clinical pathology, with a particular passion for continuing professional development (CPD) and helping vets and vet nurses optimize their use of both external and in-clinic laboratory testing. Her husband, Brent, a large animal veterinarian, has nurtured her interest in production animal diagnostics, and she has since developed a keen focus on equine endocrinology.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys gardening and keeping up with her children. Her personal hobbies, though mostly unfulfilled, include reading, listening to music, horse riding, and golf.

๐€ ๐‘๐€๐‘๐„ ๐๐”๐“ ๐ƒ๐„๐€๐ƒ๐‹๐˜ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐†๐๐Ž๐’๐ˆ๐’A one-year-old DLH cat presented to the veterinarian for acute -onset anorexia and lethargy. ...
16/02/2025

๐€ ๐‘๐€๐‘๐„ ๐๐”๐“ ๐ƒ๐„๐€๐ƒ๐‹๐˜ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐†๐๐Ž๐’๐ˆ๐’

A one-year-old DLH cat presented to the veterinarian for acute -onset anorexia and lethargy. Additional findings on clinical examination were a reduced body condition and moderate pyrexia. After treatment with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, the cat displayed a marked improvement in appetite and demeanour and was discharged from the hospital. Shortly afterwards, the cat developed neurological signs, including ataxia and nystagmus. The cat was rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital but died just prior to arrival.

A full necropsy was performed by the referring veterinarian, and lesions were identified in the brain, kidney and liver. A single 10 mm diameter mass was identified in the cerebral cortex, from an area associated with the right temporal and frontal lobes. Two well-demarcated masses (measuring 7 and 11 mm) protruded from the cortex of the right kidney (see photo).

Want to know more? Read the full case write up on our website: https://bit.ly/3WL5emA

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!๐Ÿฅฐ
13/02/2025

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

๐Ÿฅฐ

๐–๐‡๐€๐“'๐’ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐†๐๐Ž๐’๐ˆ๐’ ๐€๐๐’๐–๐„๐‘No cheating! If you haven't seen our post from Monday, go check it out now before reading a...
11/02/2025

๐–๐‡๐€๐“'๐’ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€๐†๐๐Ž๐’๐ˆ๐’ ๐€๐๐’๐–๐„๐‘

No cheating! If you haven't seen our post from Monday, go check it out now before reading any further ๐Ÿ™ƒ

DIAGNOSIS:

Eccentrocytosis indicating oxidative injury and a likely haemolytic anaemia.

To read the full case write up check out our website here: https://bit.ly/4117lVV

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐š๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ?This is a photomicrograph of a blood film from a four year-old male castrated Australian Kelpie. T...
09/02/2025

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐š๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ?

This is a photomicrograph of a blood film from a four year-old male castrated Australian Kelpie. The dog had been in an induced coma with constant rate infusion (CRI) of propofol to manage hepatic encephalopathy due to acute liver failure. Haematocrit was 0.23 L/L.

Whatโ€™s your diagnosis?

(Answer will be posted on Wednesday)

FOR A BIT OF A LAUGH!This one is definitely a "Dad" joke!
06/02/2025

FOR A BIT OF A LAUGH!

This one is definitely a "Dad" joke!

DOWN THE SCOPEThis is a classic cytology finding.Diagnosis: "it's a poodle" - from a lymph node aspirate. ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿฉ
04/02/2025

DOWN THE SCOPE

This is a classic cytology finding.
Diagnosis: "it's a poodle" - from a lymph node aspirate. ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿฉ

CLOSED THURSDAY FOR WAITANGI DAYAll of our laboratories will be closed on Thursday 6 February, for the Waitangi day publ...
02/02/2025

CLOSED THURSDAY FOR WAITANGI DAY

All of our laboratories will be closed on Thursday 6 February, for the Waitangi day public holiday.

> Please avoid sending samples via overnight courier on Wednesday as they won't be delivered until Friday and will likely be unsuitable for testing on receipt.

We're open normal business hours again on Friday.

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Our network of 5 laboratories are conveniently spread throughout New Zealand: - 37-41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland - 5 Karewa Place, Pukete, Hamilton - 840 Tremaine Road, Palmerston North - 7 Halkett St, Christchurch - Invermay Research Centre, Puddle Alley, Mosgiel Visit our website for more information - www.gribbles.co.nz