❤️ Veterinary Refferal Services Team ❤️
Case: Raffy
Our Veterinary Referral Services (VRS) team plays a crucial role in assisting pets with major and complex issues that are referred to them. One such case involving little Raffy, a 6 year old Jack Russell was a difficult one, especially not knowing what the outcome would be. 😢
Raffy was seen urgently by the VRS team for sudden onset of lameness in the hind limbs. One-minute she was running down the hallway welcoming her parents home, when she suddenly slipped, her hind limbs collapsing underneath and loosing movement.
She was referred urgently to Dr Millward and the team and admitted for assessment of sudden posterior paralysis.🧑⚕️🩺🩻
Raffy was diagnosed with IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) and spinal surgery was performed.❤️
She would have a long journey infront of her, you see, it’s not just about the surgery. It takes months of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, restricted exercise and tlc by her family and our team, so to receive this video of Raffy happily exploring her surroundings and enjoying the scents, truly highlighted the progress she had made.🎉🙌
www.vetreferral.co.nz www.hamiltonvets.co.nz www.franklinvets.co.nz
🐈⬛ FOUND 🐈⬛
Anyone missing a gorgeous friendly black cat, only young, approximately 1-3 years of age.
Found in the industrial estate on Bryant Road.
Currently safe with us at the clinic, purring
away.🥰
Please give our team a call on 07 8492963☎️
Remember sharing is caring, so please spread the word, thank you! ❤️
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz
❤️ Check out ‘Cooper’! ❤️
He was such a good boy when having his check up with Dr Millward and the VRS team! 🥰
He most definitely earned his treats on the way out but something tells me he is quite used to this routine! 🐶😆
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz www.vetreferral.co.nz
Just a reminder that our clinic is CLOSED for Anzac Day. Please call Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital on 8395656 should an emergency arise.
We open again tomorrow from 8am.
On Anzac Day, we honour and remember the brave soldiers who served and gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for the sacrifices they made.
Lest We Forget
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz #anzacday
A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful clients!❤️
In February we donated $360 from your generous Gold Coin donations for our 2024 Clinic Calendar.
This was split between Paws 4 Life and Sunnyhills Bird Rescue which will help providing care for the abandoned, sick and injured. Thank you again, we couldn’t have done it without you. 🥰
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz
💗Happy Valentines Day💗
Show us your Fur Love!
Our furry friends bring so much love into our lives, so let’s treat them! 🎉
📸‼️Simply post in the comments below, a picture of your pet that woofs you and thinks you're purrrrfect, and tell us why they mean the world to you! 🌍
🙌 Enter for your chance to WIN them a bag of
🐈Royal Canin Feline Skin & Coat 1.5kg or
🐕🦺Omega Plus Whole King Salmon Pet Treats for your pooch!
Entries close February 15th at 6pm. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on our social media. t&c’s apply💗
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz #loveyourpets
🇳🇿 Waitangi Day February 6th 2024 🇳🇿
We are closed today, but reopen Wednesday morning from 8am.
Incase of an emergency please call the team at Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital on 07 8395656.
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz www.wavh.co.nz #waitangiday2024
🎉 As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the dawn of a new year, we extend our best wishes to you all for 2024. 🥰
Thank you for your loyalty, support and entrusting us to care for your beloved fur family throughout 2023.
🍾Happy New Year to you all! 🎊
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That Christmas Feelin’ is spreading it’s enchantment all over the clinic! Today it’s the lunchroom! 🎄🎁🎅
#hamiltonsmallanimalvets #hamiltonnz #christmas #christmasfeeling#vetclinic #santa #deckthehalls #lunchroom
PREPARING FOR FIREWORK SEASON
🐾 Do You Have An Anxious Pet? 🐾
Just like us, pets can also suffer from stress and anxiety, and it's important to recognise the signs. Here’s what to look out for:
🐱 Cats: If your feline friend is overly vocal, pacing around a lot, grooming excessively, open mouth breathing or panting, urinating indoors or in unusual places, under or overeating, hiding or acting aggressively, they may be experiencing anxiety.
🐶 Dogs: Whimpering, being destructive, increased heart rate, excessive panting, trembling, tucking tail between legs, or pinning back ears, these are all signs that your furry companion may be feeling anxious.
With Halloween and Guy Fawkes approaching, it's crucial to be prepared and help your pet feel safe and calm. We have a number of products available to help them through, which we are happy to discuss with you to see which is best for your pet.
🌟 Royal Canin CALM: This dry food is available for both cats and dogs has received rave reviews from our clients and staff members for its anxiety-reducing properties. It must be fed a few weeks in advance to have the desired effect.
🌟 Adaptil, Feliway, and Pet Rescue Remedy: We offer a range of diffusers, sprays, and drops that can be used in your home, sprayed on blankets or pet beds, or added to food and water. These products have been known to help combat pet anxiety.
If you have ongoing concerns about your pet's anxiety, we highly recommend booking an appointment with one of our Veterinarians. They can provide expert advice and guidance tailored to your pet's specific needs.
On the run-up to Firework season, we'll be sharing some helpful tips on how to support your anxious pets. So stay tuned! 🎆🐾
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz www.royalcanin.co.nz
www.Feliway.co.nz www.Adaptil.co.nz
🎉 Meet Berty the Cockatoo 🎉
We had the pleasure of meeting the incredible Berty last week, this little guy is a true superstar! 🌟 At 20 years old, Berty is already a seasoned pro, but did you know that these feathered friends can live up to a whopping 80 years? Talk about a lifelong commitment! 🐦💚
But that's not all! Berty has some seriously impressive party tricks up his wing. 😆
Not only can he say "Happy Birthday" with the cutest little voice, but he can also wave, talk, sing, and guess what? He's got a soft spot for people rocking glasses! 🤓🎶
We couldn't help but laugh as Berty mischievously kept dinging the bell on the reception counter to grab the attention of Danika, Lois, and Michelle! 🛎️😄
Berty, thank you for visiting us, we loved having you around!🥰
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz
After major hip surgery with Dr Millward and the Veterinary Referrals Team, rehabilitation begins for ‘Scout’. Acupuncture here at our clinic with Dr Liz, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy with Rachel at Hydropaws. #hamiltonsmallanimalvets #hamiltonnz #dogs #hydrotherapy #acupuncture #rehabilitation #veterinaryclinic #veterinarymedicine #mansbestfriend #loyalty
🐈Who Said Cats Don’t Like Water❗️
Fresh water daily is so important to our pet friends to keep them hydrated, but cats are particularly fussy!🤦♂️
Cats bodies are made up of 60% - 70% water, therefore it is critical for their health and wellbeing.
To make sure they are keeping themselves hydrated try the following tricks!👍
🐈 Choose the right bowl – it's best not to use a plastic bowl as bacteria can harbour in scratches and imperfections. Cats prefer shallow wide bowls, so they can drink without putting their heads down and their whiskers don't touch the side.
🐈Cats prefer not to have their water bowls beside their food and litter boxes.
🐈Keep the bowl clean and give fresh water daily.
🐈Try different temperatures, cooler water in the summer and warmer water in the winter.
🐈 Some cats dislike tap water due to its taste and smell, try filtered water instead.
🐈 Try non water sources for hydration, for instance canned wet food.
🐈 Invest in a water fountain, cats love them. In the wild they prefer to drink from running water.
Check out this video of team member Lois's cat Elvira who has worked out how to cause a flood with her water fountain!🤦♀️😆
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz
🐶🐰🐈⬛🪥🦷DENTAL MONTH! 🦷🪥🐈⬛🐰🐶
Over this month we are celebrating those pearly whites!🦷
Did you know that your pets oral health is a key element in their overall health and wellbeing❓❤️
Drop into the clinic and pick up a FREE Virbac chicken flavoured toothpaste sample for your pet or try a Veggiedent Chew. Just one chew daily reduces tartar and plaque, freshens breath, while supporting proper digestion!
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz www.virbac.co.nz
