🤢 Ticks are gross, remember to check your pets when walking through long grass and after bush walks. 🌾 If you weren't aware in Nelson and Tasman you can commonly come across the Cattle tick. Best line of defence is a quality flea & tick treatment
A short clip showing Cookie’s confidence throughout the 4 weeks at Puppy Preschool! 🐾
A short clip showing Cookie’s confidence throughout the 4 weeks at Puppy Preschool! 🐾
Puppy class is an opportunity for safe socialising for puppies at a similar age. With a combination of training, theory, games and play we find a lot of puppies are less stressed in different situations at the end of the course. We also find they are happy arriving at the clinic and less stressed during examinations due to the positive memories of puppy preschool.
As you can see Cookie started to show great confidence throughout the course. From a shy puppy hiding under his families legs to happily socialising and experiencing new objects. What a pleasure it was to have Cookie and his well devoted family 🍪❤️
We are fully booked for the year in puppy class but if you have a new addition on its way at the end of the year or beginning of next year, please give us a call.
We look forward to meeting you and your new furry additions 🐶 🐩 🐕 🐾
I’m sure there’s a mouse in here….
We are so happy to say Myah found her forever home just in time for Christmas 😍 she already has adjusted so well with her new family. We couldn't be happier ❤
Something so sweet to warm you up today. 🥰 We've had an update on patient, named Max, who has had an epic journey through rehabilitation thanks to his dedicated family. ❤️🔥 Read his story from his family below: 👇
At almost 12 years old, on the 30th of April, Max was still running around like a puppy, full of energy and perfectly healthy. On the 1st of May we noticed Max sitting oddly, with his back legs positioned uncomfortably. The next morning, he was dragging himself around with his front legs, and by lunch he had become completely paralysed in his back legs.
We immediately booked an appointment at Town & Country Vet - Richmond. He was assessed and multiple tests were carried out over the following week, as his condition progressively and rapidly worsened. Max was completely paralysed within the next few days as he also lost the use of his front legs. Todd and the team were VERY dedicated and concerned about Max’s condition from the outset and also involved external resources, including Massey University, to diagnose Max.
Two weeks later, after thorough examinations and various tests, Max was diagnosed with coonhound paralysis; a relatively rare disease in in New Zealand, that involves nerve inflammation and temporary paralysis, triggered by an immune reaction to something. From the outset of his diagnosis we were advised that he MAY walk again, depending on many factors, including his age, muscle loss, and level of nursing. Nursing Max 24/7 was incredibly demanding and challenging, especially in winter and we found ourselves challenged in the first month, as we adapted. By the second month, his condition hadn’t improved whatsoever and we were losing hope. Despite professional physiotherapy, at Canine Physio NZ with Kristie, followed by our
home sessions and attempts at home hydrotherapy (in the bath), our efforts weren’t being rewarded, and it was heartbreaking to see Max lose his love for life.
By the third month, we noticed Max was able
One of our nurses cats seems to be enjoying these warmer days!! 💛💛🤩🤩
Let’s see pictures of your pets out in the sunshine!
The Richmond clinic will be closed Sunday however we will still be available for emergency care by calling 035441200.
Take care and we miss you all. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Check out our Covid mascot, Gwen, certainly providing some entertainment 😇😄
Normal hours will resume from Monday with Level 4 lockdown restrictions.
🐶😸Happy Friiiiiii-dayyyyy! 💃🕺
The weekend is always a good time to treat yourself after a hard week. We love to see how you treat your fur-babies. In slow-mo is even better 😂😂🤩
For those lovers of the Duck sticks from Yours Droolly New Zealand at Town & Country Vet- they have an exciting new treat for your beloved pooches.
Come in and have a try!
#madeinnz #dogtreats #supportlocal
Our Puppy Preschoolers are so smart, check out Reggie's new trick!
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May be a future contender for K9's Got Talent. What do you think?
Mr Brown showing off his skills :)
What a good boy! If you look closely you can see one little dribble from his chops. This loyal hound belongs to Dr Rachel. He's such a good patient. We often have him in for our training nights, if you check out the comments you'll see an impressive head bandage!
Rambo needs a new home!
We are trying to find this gorgeous boy a new amazing home! Please call the clinic for more information :)
