Pakuranga Vet Clinic

22/11/2024

FRIDAY FUN!

Spell your pet's name using emojis!

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21/11/2024

Kitten season is in full swing!!

We are proud supporters of the cat charity Lonely Miaow Association and have been hard at work with them for ten years now. They are one of the biggest cat rescues in Auckland for stray cats and kittens.

20/11/2024

FLEAS!

It is easier to prevent a flea problem than to deal with a flea population explosion on your cats and dogs as well as in the house.

Even in winter heated houses in Auckland will allow fleas to survive and breed, so year round flea treatment may be needed.

As we are heading into this lovely weather (🤞) this is the perfect time to check if your pet is up to date!

There are many flea treatments on the market, here at the clinic we stock the following varieties-

Topical flea treatment – A few drops of liquid applied to back of neck. We recommend Advantage , which is highly effective, kills adult fleas on your pet and flea larvae in environment.

Topical flea and worm applications - Bravecto, Advocate, Revolution, and Nexgard Spectra for cats are multi treatments that are also applied to the back of the neck.

They not only kill fleas, but also have a worm treatment included, which can by-pass having to give your pet a worm tablet if done regularly. They also teat against ticks and Broadline is the only spot on that treats tapeworm.

Advocate also contains ear mite treatment and Bravecto also covers ticks.

Tablets - Bravecto, Nexgard and Simparica for dogs. These are tasty chews that are given monthly (except for Bravecto which is every 3 months)

All 3 also treat ticks, Nexgard covers some worms and Simparica also treats against ear mites.

We also stock Seresto flea and tick collars for cats and dogs.

As well as treating your pets we recommend also regularly treating the house.

Pop down and see us and we can have a chat about which treatment suits your pet best. Remember, it's better to prevent than to treat!

18/11/2024

🎄🐾 Get into the holiday spirit with The Rock Vets! 🎄🐾

Join us for Christmas Pet Photos at the Pakuranga Vet Clinic and capture a festive memory with your furry friends! Whether it's your pup, kitty, or even you with your pet, we’re ready to snap an adorable holiday photo!

📅 Dates & Times:
Saturday, Dec 7th: 2 PM to 4 PM
Sunday, Dec 8th: 10 AM to 4 PM

📍Location:
Pakuranga Vet Clinic
7 Johns Lane, Pakuranga

Prices:
$20 per photo
+$5 for a digital copy
🎁 All proceeds go to the Rock Vets charity!

Don’t miss this chance to create a joyful holiday keepsake and support a great cause.

To book, email us at:
[email protected]

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18/11/2024

Monday Mention 📣

🍾 ***** LAST FEW DAYS TO ORDER ***** 🍷

Our Rock Vets wine fundraiser in association with the Booster Wine Group is CLOSING this Friday 22nd November.

Due to alcohol laws we can't post photos or details about the wine on Facebook. Feel free to get in contact with us via PM on this page or through email - [email protected] and we can send you the wine list 😁

All orders will be available to collect from Pakuranga Vet Clinic approx a week after last orders 😀

17/11/2024

🌟 Sunday Star! 🌟

This is the gorgeous face of Freya, an 8 month old British Bull Dog.

She was the perfect model for our little photo shoot and loved posing as much as she loved all the fuss and cuddles that came with it!

She even threw in a smile for one shot! Such a superstar!!

13/11/2024

🍾 ***** There's still time to get wine! ***** 🍷

Our Rock Vets wine fundraiser in association with the Booster Wine Group is back!!

If you like wine and love helping animals then this is the one for you! 🐈 🐕 🐖

Due to alcohol laws we can't post photos or details about the wine on Facebook. Feel free to get in contact with us via PM on this page or through email - [email protected] and we can send you the wine list 😁

Orders close Friday the 22nd of November.

All orders will be available to collect from Pakuranga Vet Clinic approx a week after this date

08/11/2024

Friday Faces!

This week we have 2 gorgeous faces, belonging to 4 year old Ella and 2 year old Ted. These Golden Retrievers were doing their very best to look cute for a treat from their owners.

We think they did a fabulous job! What do your pets do to get your attention or to earn a yummy treat?!

07/11/2024

Check out the profiles of the team members heading to Niue THIS weekend!

Make sure to follow The Rock Vets Niue and see what they are up to during their time in Niue as we run our 13th clinic!

We kick off today with a very familiar face, Sasha!

She is the owner director of Pakuranga and Whitford Vet Clinics in Auckland and a founder of The Rock Vets Trust alongside Linda McCallum and the late Kat Harris.

She has now been to Niue 18 times! Her first visit to Niue as a volunteer was in 2014 and she has been part of every clinic since (a total of 12!) plus plenty of holiday visits with her family.

She is very passionate about Niue and preserving the beauty, reducing feral dog & cat population as well as protecting wildlife and tourism.

"I love educating the locals on health and welfare of their pets as it’s such an important part of our work."

Something Sasha really loves about her trips to Niue is seeing the positive impact our work has had. It is certainly a very rewarding sight!

She also loves seeing all the familiar faces at the clinic and when out for meals on the island.

It's always so lovely when people come and say hello to the team. The volunteers really enjoy the conversations and are always blown away by the kindness and generosity of the locals.

Sasha is looking forward to spending time with locals, going to her favourite cafes and snorkelling!

04/11/2024

This week there will be a lot of fireworks about, here are a few tips for keeping your furry friends and family members safe and calm.

💥Walk your dog before dusk to ensure you are home before skies start to erupt with bangs and bright light.

💥Keep your pets indoors after dark - including cats and small furries inside where possible and provide litter trays for your cat.

💥Create a place they feel safe inside. For your dog you could make a 'den'. This can be a crate with a cover over it or a table draped with a blanket.

💥Make sure cats have access to their normal spots and encourage them to settle with treats or toys. A box with a blanket inside is a great place to hide! You could even try some catnip!

💥 Keep your dog distracted with a new toy or treat, a nice long lasting chew is a good idea. 'Kongs' are also great when filled with something tasty. This can be a great distraction from the noise.

💥Don’t confine your pet to just one room, allow them access to all safe areas of the house.

💥Some pets may also be happier curled up with you so let them do whatever makes them feel most comfortable.

💥To reduce the sudden impact of the sound of fireworks, keep the TV or radio on.

💥Keep doors and windows closed. It can also help to keep your curtains closed. As well as the noise of fireworks, the flashes of light can be scary.

💥Make sure your pets microchips are registered and all your details are up to date so that if your pet does manage to escape you have a better chance of being reunited sooner.

💥Carry on with your normal routine and try not to fuss over your pets. Acting normally helps to show them that there is nothing to be worried about and may help ease their anxiety

01/11/2024

Friday Face!
Say hello to the delightful Blue! He is a 9 week old Rottweiler who came in for vaccinations with us recently. He currently weighs 8kgs so it will be exciting to see him grow over his next few visits!

30/10/2024

🎃 Halloween hits us tomorrow and it will he an evening full of fun and frights. Our furry friends definitely want to avoid the fright part though!

🎃 Trick-or-treating can be scary and stressful for your pets. Lots of visitors arriving at the door can be too much to handle, so keep your cats and dogs in a separate room away from the front room.

🎃 Costumes can be extra scary, remember that your animals don’t understand the concept of costumes, and seeing you or strangers wearing strange clothing or masks covering your face might make them anxious.

🎃 Halloween treats can be toxic for cats and dogs so move them now and keep all chocolate, lollies and raisins stashed away in a place where your pets can’t reach them.

🎃 If you involve your pets in Halloween costume fun just remember that it should not constrict their movement or hearing or make it difficult for them to breathe, bark or meow.

🎃 Some pets may find wearing anything very stressful so Maybe opt for a themed collar or a Spooky bandana? There are also lots of photo editing apps to add a spooky look to your pet without having to involve them at all (and this option is sometimes even more fun!)

🎃 If you havent already take a moment tonight or tomorrow to make sure your pet's microchip details are up to date just incase they get spooked and escape or get lost. This will give you a better chance of being reunited sooner.

28/10/2024

🍾 ***** It's that time again!! ***** 🍷

Our Rock Vets wine fundraiser in association with the Booster Wine Group is back!!

If you like wine and love helping animals then this is the one for you! 🐈 🐕 🐖

Due to alcohol laws we can't post photos or details about the wine on Facebook. Feel free to get in contact with us via PM on this page or through email - [email protected] and we can send you the wine list 😁

Orders close Friday the 22nd of November.

All orders will be available to collect from Pakuranga Vet Clinic approx a week after this date

25/10/2024

Our Friday Face today is Luba! ❤️

We would like to introduce our most recent addition to the clinic family! Luba has been with us since Monday so some of you may have already met her.

Luba graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2023. She spent a year practicing in a small animal clinic in California before relocating to Auckland. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking, and skiing.

Luba is here in a full time role and cannot wait to meet all our amazing clients and their gorgeous furry family members!

25/10/2024

We are open today until 6pm and tomorrow as usual between 8.30am and 1pm. We will then be closed until 8am on Tuesday morning.

If your pet requires veterinary attention over Labour weekend, the out of hours clinics will be available.

For cases of accident and emergency contact
Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic in Manukau - 09 277 8383
Or
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa in Mount Wellington - 09 320 5645.

23/10/2024

🎃 Spooky season is almost here and can sometimes be a little too scary for our pets. Here are a few things to consider.

🎃 Halloween treats can be toxic for cats and dogs so keep all chocolate, lollies and raisins stashed away in a place where your pets can’t reach them.

🎃 Trick-or-treating might be fun for people, but it can be scary and stressful for your pets. Lots of visitors arriving at the door can be too much to handle, so keep your cats and dogs in a separate room away from the front room.

🎃 Costumes can be extra scary, remember that your animals don’t understand the concept of costumes, and seeing you or strangers wearing strange clothing or masks covering your face might make them anxious.

🎃 If you involve your pets in Halloween costume fun just remember that it should not constrict their movement or hearing or make it difficult for them to breathe, bark or meow.

🎃 Some pets may find wearing anything very stressful so Mayne opt for a themed collar or a Spooky bandana? There are also lots of photo editing apps to add a spooky look to your pet without having to involve them at all (and this option is sometimes even more fun!)

🎃 Make sure your pet's microchip details are up to date just incase they get spooked and escape or get lost. This will give you a better chance of being reunited sooner.

21/10/2024

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BUY BRAVECTO AND BE IN TO WIN!

Purchase any Bravecto spot on or chew for your feline friend or canine companion during the months of October and November and be in to win this amazing Linden Leaves Gift Hamper!

Every pack purchased gives you one automatic entry. No need to fill out any forms!

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🐕Bravecto chew for dogs– 3 months flea and tick protection for dogs in one chew.

🐕Bravecto spot-on for dogs – 6 months flea and 4 months tick protection for dogs in one spot-on.

🐈Bravecto spot-on for cats – 3 months flea and tick protection for cats in one spot-on.

🐈Bravecto Plus – 3 months flea and tick protection for cats, PLUS worm treatment, in one spot-on.

20/10/2024

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Please see below for our opening hours this coming weekend.

If your pet requires veterinary attention over Labour weekend, the out of hours clinics will be available.

For cases of accident and emergency contact
Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic in Manukau - 09 277 8383
Or
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa in Mount Wellington - 09 320 5645.

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