Kinesis Pets

12/08/2022

FYI rules have changed

13/07/2022

I feel for Liza and all nz vets, and all animal professionals.
I see this dog biting and hurting again.

It is important to comment on the recent ruling in Tauranga releasing the dog Chopper, and respond to the judges comments removing all blame on the owner at the same time laying blame on the veterinarian.

This is an emotive case for all involved but there are facts that need to be stated. I work with aggressive dogs every day, both in private and in clinic settings. I empathise with this dog. But little empathy for the owner who contributed to this situation, and no empathy for the social media comments that have been directed towards vets.

No one deserves to be bitten in their line of work. Owners have a clear responsibility to manage and protect their dog and others from violence.

This bite was not a nip in the line of work with a fearful dog. This was a Dunbar level 4 bite with serious injury, which was instigated by the dog outside in public, from a distance with no direct provocation from anyone, let alone the vet. If, as the judge claimed, standing in a mask and talking in a car park is provocation enough to validate this level of bite? Then I am horrified.

This is not a win for Rottweillers, this is a statement that they are dangerous and cannot be controlled, that simply standing in a carpark they can bite you and it is not the owners fault. This will increase people's poor perception of rottweilers, (who can be lovely dogs).

This is a blow to all owners of reactive dogs. This will also reduce the ability and inclination of vets to provide veterinary care for these dogs, for if courts put all liability on the vet there is no health and safety policy that will allow vets to treat reactive dogs.

This dog appears to be an unsocialised, untrained, unneutered male dog, that had not been provided with the essential and appropriate veterinary and behaviour care to provide him with a life safe from fear, distress and violence. He was known to be problematic and yet neither muzzled, harnessed, or managed by a competent handler before entering into a situation that clearly requires such preparation. This blame falls squarely on the owner/guardian.

This situation and the result, is a tragedy for vets, rottweillers, reactive dogs, and most certainly both Chopper and the vet who have been most harmed by this.
Neither of them should ever have been put in this situation

It simply highlights how much more work we need to do to educate the public on how to give their pets a safe life.

08/07/2022

06/07/2022

Great horse rescue to the USA.

This sneak peek of our promo video is only for you! :)

27/06/2022

It is a sad fact in the veterinary profession.
Great were taking about it more.

17/06/2022

Nawww

14/06/2022

😂Yes

13/06/2022

Ohh boy lol

Pet shopping in Palmerston North 🐓

24/05/2022

So sad but we're seeing more here too.
The weather is effecting their food source, pushing them out deeper. Poor little blues.

Climate change is being blamed for more than 40 little blue penguins washing up dead over a week at a Far North Beach. Charlotte Cook has the story.

21/05/2022

Good look at weight balance differences with our tripod pets.
Hydro and physio can help over worked muscles.

10/05/2022

He he

10/05/2022

Yep

07/05/2022

Happy mothers day tomorrow, to all mums.

30/04/2022

If you wanna get into the bush with your pooch, get them kiwi aversion trained now!
Find one on your area.
Also find someone who won't just use e collar. Actually have other methods. This team did.
I explained my dog learns fast with just a noise. And he did. Few little high pitched noises and my pup gave each kiwi a 2 meter birth.

29/04/2022

Seen my guest case this week. A kingfisher. Poor thing was completely glued. It's on the right path now :)

28/04/2022

Where was this fun sport in my youth? I definitely would give it a whirl

27/04/2022

24/04/2022

These guys are too cute

21/04/2022

Happy Friday. Let's be free like this horse

21/04/2022

Warning graphic,
But a good reminder to check your horses teeth.

19/04/2022

Check out this awesome Nz page
https://www.facebook.com/BelovedPetFurniture/

Beloved Pet Furniture offers pet owners bespoke furniture with the style of their homes and the comf

18/04/2022

Growing up super fast