Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

19/04/2025

❤️ Wishing you all a happy, safe and chocolate filled Easter, best wishes from all of our team!🐣🐰🍫

⚠️ Remember to keep chocolate locked away from your pets.

❣️Our clinic will re-open again, bright and early Tuesday 22nd of April at 8am.

🏥 Incase of an emergency please contact the awesome team Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital 07 8395656 ☎️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

17/04/2025

🐣 Keep Your Pets Safe This Easter 🐣

If your pets are anything like mine, their nose will be working overtime, sniffing out all the goodies to eat and decorations to destroy!
Please be mindful, keep hazardous items and foods out of reach or locked away! 🔐

⚠️Chocolate: Toxic to pets! Keep all chocolate and products with chocolate away, remember the darker the chocolate is more toxic.
⚠️Easter Lilies: Highly toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Better to keep them out of the house.
⚠️Xylitol: Found in sugar-free treats, it's toxic to dogs and can drop their blood sugar rapidly.
⚠️Decorations: Beware of decorative grass and plastic eggs—they can cause intestinal blockages if ingested!
⚠️Alcohol: Keep it away from pets; it can lead to serious health issues.
⚠️Raisins & Grapes: Toxic to pets, especially dogs; monitor those hot cross buns!

Have a happy and safe Easter!🐣

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

12/04/2025

☔️🌧️Most of us are glad with the recent rain, but did you know Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) are a common health issue that can affect cats during rainy weather❓

No one likes going outside in the rain and this is particularly true for our feline friends, they tend to 'hold on' for as long as they can.👎

We have seen a number of cases already, so during rainy weather, try providing a clean litter tray for them to use, along with plenty of fresh water and a good diet, in a stress free environment to encourage them to urinate.🐈

However, monitor your cat's behaviour for any changes, if you notice them straining to urinate, blood in their urine or frequent urination outside of the litter box, it is essential to contact us and have them seen asap.🙏

🚑🏥 UTI's are an emergency and if left untreated may lead to more severe health problems.👩‍⚕️🩺

Give our team a call on 07 8492963 for further information or advice. ☎️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

10/04/2025

🐣🍫Who can resist the lure of chocolate at Easter❓🍫🐣

Well here’s your opportunity to WIN some delicious treats! 🎉

🎨 Get your colouring skills on and print out the picture below (or swing by to grab a copy)! 🖍️
Return it to us by April 27th, 2025 to enter the contest!👍

The lucky winner will be announced on Monday, April 28th, 2025! 🙌

Let your creativity shine and get colouring! 🖍️🥰

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

08/04/2025

🐣 Easter is just around the corner…
Have you thought about your pets’ repeat prescriptions you may need❓
Pet food ordered❓
Going away❓Is your feline family member booked into our Boarding Cattery for their holiday❓

Give our team a call today and we will help you organise what you need. 07 8492963 💗🐰

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

03/04/2025

🗳️ WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🗳️
Vote for Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre as Clinic of the Year! 🏆

We would love to win Southern Cross Pet Insurance’s Clinic of the Year! If you and your fur family members have had a great experience with our team, we’d love your support.❤️

➡️ Vote here: https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pawsies/vet-team-of-the-year

Thank you, thank you, thank you, we appreciate you all!❤️

They are also looking for nominations for the Cat of the Year, Dog of the Year! So, does your cat have an awesome personality? Is your dog the floofiest of all the floofs? Get voting! 🐈🐕‍🦺

https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pawsies/cat-of-the-year

https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pawsies/dog-of-the-year

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It's time to make your Vet Clinic Team of the Year nominations and be part of the fun!

01/04/2025

⏰CLOCKS GO BACK THIS SUNDAY!!⏰

To celebrate an extra hour of sleep, we're giving away a 6-month supply of Bravecto Spot-On for one lucky pup! 🐶🎉

One dose every six months makes it easy to keep your dog protected!💙

❗️TO ENTER, let’s reminisce about the amazing summer we had! Post a photo in the comments below of your dog living it up over summer!🌞🏖🐶🐾

⏳Entries close Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 9am.

Good luck! 🤞

*Please don't click on any links or give out personal information, we would never ask you for that. Please report fake accounts impersonating us. ⚠

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

29/03/2025

Check out this ‘cool cat’!🐈‍⬛

The very handsome ‘Umbreon’, a tabby Maine C**n weighing in at 8.47kg! 😳

Just love these majestic felines!🥰❤️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

27/03/2025

How does a 7 day motorhome adventure anywhere in NZ with your furry companion/s sound❓Our mates at NexGard have put together the ultimate kiwi prize for one lucky family. This incredible prize, valued at up to $15,100, includes:

🔺A 7 night Pet-friendly 4 Berth A Class motorhome experience for 2x adults and 2x pets (including insurance, road user charges, return fee, pet cleaning fee and one-way rental fee if required)

🔺Return domestic flights for up to two adults to Auckland or Christchurch + travel for up to 2 pets

🔺$2000 Prezzy card (to contribute towards fuel, holiday park fees, tolls, activities)

🔺Private consultation (up to three hours) to form a personalised itinerary

❗️To enter: It's simple, buy any NexGard Spectra treatment between March 1st and 30th April 2025 and enter at https://winwithnexgard.co.nz/ T&C's apply.

Good luck!! 💙🐶🐱

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

25/03/2025

🐾 Important Pet Food Safety Reminder! 🐾

Meet Che, a 3-year-old Kelpie x Border Collie with a serious love for food! Recently, her mum was making bread, Che couldn't resist the temptation of snatching the rising dough off the counter when her Mum wasn’t looking!🫣😳

🚨 Why is this a concern?
Dough that contains yeast can rise in a dog's stomach, leading to excessive bloating. Even more dangerous, when yeast and sugar combine, they can produce carbon dioxide which causes bloating and ethanol, which is toxic to dogs. (the ethanol is baked off when the bread is cooked)🍞🥖

Thanks to her mums quick thinking, she was rushed into the clinic. Apomorphine was promptly administered, this is a small tablet placed in the eye that induces vomiting. This method allows for rapid absorption through the mucous membranes, helping to bring the dough back up as soon as possible. Fortunately, after some rest and fluids, Che is back to her playful self! 🎉😅

But lesson learnt — all rising dough is now securely locked away to keep her safe! 🔐

Remember, always keep potentially harmful foods out of reach of your furry friends! 🐈🐕
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

23/03/2025

“How do people know you’re a Vet Nurse, without actually saying you’re a Vet Nurse!” 😆

Crocks ✅
Dog socks ✅
Pet hair ✅
Matching stethoscope ✅


NZVNA
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19/03/2025

What about this chair of fluffies to brighten your Wednesday!?🤩

Four month old Ragdoll kittens here to have their vaccinations with Dr Henri!

Tess was besotted!💗

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

16/03/2025

💚 IT’S PADDY’S DAY! 💚

☘️GET YOUR GREEN ON!🍀

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

15/03/2025

👀Your pet's eyes are sensitive organs and can become extremely painful if damaged and sore. Eyes should be bright and clear with no discharge or redness. There are many causes of eye problems such as trauma, hereditary diseases and old age. If you notice any changes in your pets eyes or they are uncomfortable or rubbing them, it's important to get them checked as soon as possible just like Honduras here. 🥰

⚠️Eye issues can lead quickly to permanent damage or blindness, feel free to call our team for advice and to make an appointment. 07 8492963☎️

www.hamiltonnvets.co.nz

13/03/2025

Hi Team! 🥰

📣 Just putting a shout out to our community...

❤️ If anyone has Spare Blankets of any shape or size,
we are in need!

Just drop them off to our reception team, it would be greatly appreciated. 🙌

p.s we have plenty of newspaper and towels at the moment.

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

11/03/2025

🎓🐶 First Class of 2025 Graduates 🐶🎓🎉

Check out our latest Graduates from Puppy School with a Vet Nurse Jess !🎓

Congratulations Rio, Zoren, Archie, Kobe and Bandit, we look forward to following your journey. We are so excited about your future ahead and you all passed with flying colours!🥰


www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

08/03/2025

Hot spots can occur at any time of the year, however in summer with heat and humidity the bacteria grow quicker making them more common. 😢

Poor 'Waffle' a one year old Bernese Mountain dog had started licking and chewing his back, and was quite uncomfortable, so his hoomans brought him in to get checked out.👍

We clipped the fur covering the hotspot and the infected area cleaned, allowing the air to get to it. Hotspots can be quite large, which you don't notice until the fur is clipped away. They can also be painful, so your pet may need to be sedated. Treatments may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain relief and steroids to reduce the itchiness. 🐶🧑‍⚕️

Poor 'Waffle' went home feeling better, but will have to wear the 'cone of shame' until it clears up to prevent him from licking it.🤦‍♀️

If you notice your pet chewing or licking excessively at one particular area, give the team a call on 07 8492963 for advice and get it checked out.☎️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz

06/03/2025

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉

✍️ Sign up from the 10 of March 2025...

❗️VIPCare for your cat or dog❗️

Regular health checks and vaccinations ensure your pet has the best chance of a happy, healthy and longer life. 🩺💉

VIPCare allows you to enjoy peace of mind and spread payment over time. 🥰

For more information check out the Franklin Vets website or give our team a call on 07 8492963.☎️
⬇️
https://www.franklinvets.co.nz/pets/vipcare-for-dogs-cats