Selwyn Rakaia Vets Ltd.

08/12/2024

Is this your wee girl? Found on Dunsandel, Southbridge and Kings Road.
She was on the run with another one that took off. The council has been rung but it would be great to get her home before they come. She did not have a microchip.

08/12/2024

🌞🐾It's getting hot out there!!! 🌞🐾
How do you ensure that you pets can manage the heat on these hot days. Put your tips below, like our instagram page and we will choose a random tip for a wee gift.

Did you know that heat related call outs for the SPCA increased by 11% last year because people continue to leave dogs in cars over the summer. The SPCA has some great tips below
https://www.spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/keeping-pets-safe-in-summer

05/12/2024

🐾Phew!!! that was a good save.🐾
Buddy came in for a preventative paw shave and they were already full of barley grass seeds. With a bit of preventative care from the owners it saved a lot of pain for Buddy.

Of course Buddy was a ⭐️.

Book in to have your dogs paws shaved with our nurses today.

02/12/2024

🐾Have your heard of the Bravecto Rewards App❓
So far our customers have redeemed 20 free Bravecto flea treatments. Bravecto comes in 3 or 6 month treatments and comes in a chew or a spot on. The chew is great for dogs that swim because there is no stand down like a spot on. Come and see us today and our staff can help you set it up and explain how it works.

01/12/2024

This wee grizzly dog has been found on the corner of Sharlands and Rakaia Terrace Road. Please contact the clinic if it is yours and we will put you in contact with the person who is looking after it.

28/11/2024

Buy any FIL product in store and choose something from under the FIL Christmas tree. until stocks last. Thanks to Ange our FIL rep for supplying the goodies.

28/11/2024

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa.

27/11/2024

What's your pets tipple?

We have novelty pet wine (alcohol free) from Muttley's Estate in store. An excellent vintage for your dog or cat.

Crafted from the finest catnip harvested under the New Zealand sun.
Just add it to your pets water to help with stress reduction, mood enhancement, appetite stimulation and digestive aid.

Flavours available are Purrno Noir, Champawgne and Sauvignon Bark.

25/11/2024

It's only a month till christmas!!
🐕🐈Do you have your pet booked in to boarding kennels and cattery's for the holidays?
🐩🐈‍⬛Now is a good time to check your pets vaccinations status.
Some catteries and kennels have specific requirements so if this is your first time using boarding kennels or cattery's give them a ring to check their requirements.

20/11/2024

🌹 Roses are red.
🪻 Violets are blue.
💐Do you like flowers?
🌸Because we sure do!

We love it when staff bring in flowers for our counter, today we had two bunches!

13/11/2024

🐾Microchipping and the New Zealand Companion Animal Register🐾
🐾Were you aware that just microchipping is sometimes not enough to you get your pet home. With dogs the microchip is only registered with your vet clinic and council. With cats it is only the vet clinic.
🐾Registration means that as soon as an animal's microchip is scanned they can check the register and contact you and arrange their safe return. The fee is a one off fee for the life time of your pet and is less than $20.00. This can be done at any time so ask at your next clinic appointment.

Prof Natalie Waran outlines how microchipping and registration on the NZ Companion Animal Register helps lost pets get home.

12/11/2024

With Christmas on the horizon, now is a prime time to buy flea treatments, and Advocate comes with a bonus - a free lick mat for your pet.

07/11/2024

❤️❤️Kitty Cottage Mega Garage Sale❤️❤️
🐱 Independent cat and dog rescues are doing it hard this time of year, any time of year really.
Please help our local cat rescue raise funds by attending their garage sale next weekend. All the details are on the poster below.

07/11/2024

💩Test more treat less!💩
Did you know drench resistance is becoming more prevalent. It's always a good idea to test before and after drenching. Firstly to see if drenching is required and then after to see if it has worked. We are able to test horses, cattle, sheep, goats and alpaca/llama samples. Multiple samples for a composite test must be delivered to us as individual samples.
Here at the clinic we can give you a result in 10-20 minutes on our Parasight machine, just long enough for you to pop down to the Dunsandel cafe for a coffee.

💩💩The most expensive drench is one that is not needed or doesn't work !💩💩

05/11/2024

💛💚Aleisha was having a good day today!
A litter of rotty pups and another of border collies. Life is good.🩷🧡

03/11/2024

The staff here work very hard on our environmental sustainability in and out of the clinic. To be recognised for this fact with 1st place in the Lincoln Envirotown Trust Responsible Business Awards for the Malvern area was a nice bonus.

01/11/2024

Edited: Will be desexed before going to new home.
We have been asked to help rehome this wee dog "Hei Hei". He is a Border Collie Huntaway Male Dog born on the 14/2/2024. He is currently on a farm and would make a great farm dog. He is micro chipped, vaccinated and wormed regularly but not desexed. The reason for rehoming is he has too much energy for his young family. Please message the clinic in the first instance.

29/10/2024

🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇GUY FAWKES🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇
Guy Fawkes is coming up and it is quite a concern for many pet owners.

If your pets get anxious or scared around fireworks, there are a few ways you can help keep them safe and calm. A more comprehensive list is on our website
https://www.srvets.co.nz/nzva-campaigns

🐱 1. Keep pets indoors with curtains and windows closed.

🐶2. Give your pet somewhere comforting to hide.

🐴3. Move farm animals and horses away from fireworks
Secure all fences and put horses in stables if you can.

🐾4. Check on animals regularly.

👨‍⚕️5. Keep your vet’s contact details on hand.
Our phone number is 03 325 4444

🖱6. Microchip your pet, this is the quickest way to be reunited.

☎️7. Contact the SPCA or your local vet if you find injured wildlife

🚧8. Be careful when settling frightened animals