Petfirst Veterinary Gisborne

01/12/2024

December: Introducing Minnie & Nigel! Adopted from the SPCA 12 years ago by Lidia and Nigel, Minnie has been living large ever since. She stays busy supervising chicken feeds and is a connoisseur of (much-deserved) treats!

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29/11/2024

November! Introducing Yoda & Janez! Yoda is a wellbeing expert, bringing healing to his whole household. How does your pet make your life better?

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27/11/2024

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27/11/2024

October! Introducing Coco & Vana! Coco has grown a bit since this photo but still competes with the cat for the best spot on her family's laps! She adores spending time with her extended family too!

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25/11/2024

September! Introducing Salem & Ivy! Ivy told us: "Salem is a great friend - he is cheeky, cute and always cuddly and we love to play in the garden". What a gorgeous friendship!

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25/11/2024

Check out our holiday hours here. Emergency care is always available, phone the clinic on 06 868 5151 for after hours assistance.

24/11/2024

LAST DAYS! Got an itchy dog at home? Get them in this week to see what's irritating them and receive a FREE Simparica treatment. But only until 30 November 2024!

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Itchy skin and allergies are among the most frequent reasons pet parents seek guidance from our Petfirst teams. The constant scratching, licking, and biting not only disrupt your pet’s daily activities but can also lead to skin infections and long-term discomfort. We can help!

23/11/2024

Register for mypetfirst pet portal to update your pet's details, add new fur-friends, view reminders, appointments and visits and even upload the CUTEST pic 📸 - all when it suits YOU.

Visit https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal to find out more and register.

Mypetfirst portal for digital services including: Book online, manage your pet online, healthcare reminders, update your details, book an appointment, order prescription medication, buy petfood online and more. WhatsApp us or text 3489.

23/11/2024

August! Introducing Jasper & Terry! I think you'll agree - Jasper is a real charmer! As comfortable patrolling in the garden as he is curling up on the couch with his family, this cat has it made!

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20/11/2024

If you have an itchy pet, talk to your local Petfirst Veterinary team about how targeted nutrition can help. Loaded with essental elements and low-allergen, high quality protein, these Royal Canin and Hill's diets will look after your fur friend inside and out.

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Itchy skin and allergies are among the most frequent reasons pet parents seek guidance from our Petfirst teams. The constant scratching, licking, and biting not only disrupt your pet’s daily activities but can also lead to skin infections and long-term discomfort. We can help!

20/11/2024

July! Introducing Hana & Filip! Hana is a fantastic Kiwi ambassador, welcoming Filip on a visit from overseas! Filip loves Hana - and so do the kids at Wanaka Primary, where Hana visits in her role as a therapy dog

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18/11/2024

Getting into Christmas shopping? Tick off the best behaved boys and girls on your list with a free Reindeer Droolly Dog toy with Yours Droolly 200g-500g treats!

Available while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply, ask in-clinic for details.

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18/11/2024

June! Introducing Bailey & Hannah! Mary told us that beautiful Bailey is an active playmate who also loves to cuddle - the perfect balance, we think!

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16/11/2024

May! Introducing Taika & Vikki! Vikki calls Taika her 4-legged guardian angel, lifting every day with his smile and mini-tornado zoomies! How does your pet make your day better?

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14/11/2024

! Tell us your favourite thing about your pet to be in to win a Linden Leaves gift set from our friends at Bravecto!

Buy Bravecto to be in to win a Linden Leaves gift set. Bravecto products provide easy, long-lasting protection against parasites in one easy 3 or 6 month dose.

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Offer terms apply - ask in-clinic for details.

14/11/2024

April! Introducing Skye & family! Dog mum Karyn told us: that "Skye loves to get out and about in Canterbury with the family - especially enjoying trips to the river where she keeps a close eye on the kids".

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13/11/2024

March! Introducing Nico & Steve! Nico is a true adventurer, heading out on roadtrips, camping, hikes with dog friends and golfing with Steve and Robyn.

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12/11/2024

It's World Kindness Day! So spread a little extra love and kindness to your fur friends - and everyone else - today and every day!

12/11/2024

February! Introducing Mylo & Tina! Mylo goes almost everywhere with his fur family, sitting in the passenger seat as they head out for adventures.

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09/08/2024

It was International Cat Day yesterday so our cat owning staff members have been celebrating their favourite felines. 😻🫶

Here at Petfirst Veterinary we love our kitty-cat patients so much that we are a ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) Silver Accredited Feline Friendly Practice.

This means that your cat will be cared for in a cat friendly and low stress environment.

Not only do we have a cat friendly waiting area and consult room, away from any dogs, but we also have our separate cat hospital area set up to make your cat (and you) as comfortable as possible.
Our vets and nurses are trained in cat friendly and low stress handling and keep their knowledge up to date with cat specific continuing education.

Here's to all our feline patients! ❤️🐱🐾

07/06/2024

It is time to enter our annual photo competition for our popular Petfirst Veterinary Calendar. 📷🐇🐈🐩🐎🐄
To get your creative juices flowing, our staff have shared their own favourite pet pics.
Let's get snapping and get Gizzy represented in the Petfirst Veterinary 2025 calendar!

https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/petfirst-veterinary-2025-calendar-photo-competition

26/04/2024

FOUND:
On Wednesday a very friendly young male ginger cat was found outside EIT opposite Holy Trinity Church.
Please contact the clinic if this friendly feline is familiar to you so we can reunite him with his whanau.
06 868 5151

22/04/2024

It is Veterinary Receptionist Week so we're celebrating our amazing receptionists George and Tory.

These incredible ladies are always going the extra mile to help our clients and ensuring our patients are kept comfortable in the waiting room.... and while doing that, they also have the mammoth task of keeping the vets and nurses happy by keeping the days ticking along smoothly! Their smiling faces and endless kindness and patience is second to none.

George and Tory, thank you for all that you do we certainly would be lost without you! 🥰🥰

11/04/2024

FOUND:
This female cat with no microchip was found on the Kanakanaia Road in Te Karaka. She has possibly been hit by a car and is stable for now. Please contact us at the clinic on 06 868 5151 if this is your girl

01/04/2024

FOUND PUPPY
We had a puppy surrendered to us by a kind member of the public at the end of day last Thursday. She was found on SH35 near Tolaga Bay. She is a white and red Catahoula mix, approximately 8 weeks old. She needs medical attention, if you think this is your puppy please contact us at the clinic on 06 868 5151

11/03/2024

Is this your furbaby?

This beautiful boy was picked up around 560, 562 Wainui Rd around 9am this morning after being clipped by a car.

He is a fully intact male, domestic short haired tabby cat with no microchip.

We are currently keeping him comfortable with pain relief in the hope we can find his pet parents as soon as possible.

He is a purry boy in great condition so please help us find his humans 🙏🙏🙏 Call the clinic on 868 5151

04/03/2024

Yesterday was World Wildlife Day a day where we can celebrate all the amazing native birds and other wildlife unique to good old New Zealand.
So, what do you do if you come across sick or injured wildlife?
We spoke to our local Gisborne Branch of Department of Conservation to find out exactly what our clients should do:
• Take photos of the wildlife so they can be identified by DOC staff. This is especially helpful when identifying bird species and to determine if they are native or not. DOC want to know about seals, whales and dolphins too.
• Take photos of any evidence of harm around the animal, this can help DOC build a picture on what may have happened.
• DOC can be contacted on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468). This is not a local Gisborne number so be sure to mention Gisborne as the area and the exact location of the animal.
• DOC can then establish the priority of the call and if required contact a vet for treatment.

For more information visit their website https://www.doc.govt.nz/

03/03/2024

We’re excited to announce that soon, we will be changing our VetEnt name to better reflect who we are and how we care for pets and pet parents.

Join us on a journey to redefine veterinary care for pets and pet parents, kicking off the 18th March 2024.

Find out more: https://mailchi.mp/vetent/we-are-changing-our-name

23/02/2024

Have You Met Our New Vet?

Caroline is an experienced veterinarian and comes to us from Hastings. She is enjoying dealing with the relaxed attitude of Gizzy's friendly folk and describes the region as "an undiscovered paradise" ....we're so glad she agrees with us!

You can find her at the clinic from Tuesday to Friday and on her days off we know she'll be hanging with her fur babies, Bailey the dog and Nigel the cat.

We are so thrilled to have Caroline join our team! 🤩

25/01/2024

PARVO ALERT! Our parvo cases are rapidly increasing. Please keep your dogs safe.

We have created this list of frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.). If after reading this you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

1. What is parvo?
Parvo is a very nasty virus that attacks a dog's intestines. It mostly affects puppies and young dogs.

2. What are the signs of Parvo?
As Parvo attacks the intestines it causes dogs to stop eating, start vomiting and they often get bloody diarrhoea.

3. How does a dog get Parvo?
Dogs get Parvo from contact with contaminated poo particles. Dogs can sniff up these particles directly from an infected dog or pick them up from sniffing the ground where a sick dog has been. These particles can survive for many months and they can be brought into your house under your shoes.

4. Is there a way to prevent my dog from getting Parvo?
YES! Fortunately we have a very effective vaccine available, as long as your dog receives its full course of vaccinations it will protect your dog and prevent it from getting Parvo.

5. What is the best way to treat my sick dog?
Most dogs are so unwell they need to be admitted at the vet clinic. They are put on a drip and treated with drugs to stop the vomiting and treat infections. This treatment is intensive and costly but offers the best chance of survival for your dog.

6. Can I treat a dog with Parvo at home?
If your dog is still drinking you can try and treat Parvo at home. Your veterinarian can provide you with medication to help, but your dog will depend on you to pull it through. Water and electrolytes are critical as sick dogs lose so much of these with the vomiting and diarrhoea. Often dogs will be too sick to try treatment at home.

7. How do I stop Parvo from spreading?
Firstly: keep your sick dog away from other dogs and keep unvaccinated dogs away from areas where the sick dog has been. If possible, disinfect all areas the sick dog has been. This can be done with household bleach, using one cup of bleach per 30 cups of water. And remember that Parvo can linger for up to a year, so don't immediately get a new unvaccinated puppy, as it is likely to get sick as well.

22/12/2023

Season's Greetings to all our lovely patients, furred, feathered, scaled or otherwise and a huge thank you to their amazing human whanau who have allowed us to care for their precious pets.

Today we bid farewell to our wonderful UK locums Dom and Anna who have helped hold the fort while our Maarten and Esther have been away. We wish Anna and Dom all the best for their travels around NZ and hope they soon realise that Gisborne is the best place to be!

Our clinic will be closed from Saturday 23rd December 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024. We reopen for business Monday 8th January.

Safe and happy holidays everyone! 🎅🎄⭐️⛄️❤️