Town & Country Vet

20/01/2025

🌽Some of our BBQ favourites can be dangerous to our pets. 🍗The cob of corn is not easily digested by your dog and could cause an obstruction which may require surgery to be removed. 🌭If you think your dog has ingested a corn cob please call you vet for advice.
While the sun is out and BBQ season is on, please keep your pets away from
🥓 Fatty Foods and meat trimmings
🍇 Grapes & Raisins
🌽 Corn on the cob
🧅 Onions
🧄 Garlic
🦴 Cooked bones
For more food that your pet should not eat please check out this link on Southern Cross Pet Insurance 👉 https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pet-hub/tips-and-tricks/foods-your-pet-shouldnt-eat

14/01/2025

😺Do you need to check if your cat is microchipped or registered? Please contact us and we can check for you. 👍If you haven’t updated your details recently then it is worth checking the New Zealand Companion Animal Register and your vet to make sure everything is correct. 📧
In the last month both of our local councils have implemented an updated Cat Management Bylaw. For Nelson Council this effect came in on the 19th of December 2024, and for Tasman District Council this was on the 1st of January 2025. If you have questions, feel free to give us a call and we will try answer your questions where we can. 📫We recently sent out some information to our registered clients by email. If you didn’t receive it please check your contact details with us are up to date by calling 035441200 📞
For more information please check the following websites:
👉https://www.nelson.govt.nz/services/licensing-and-environmental-health/cat-management-bylaw
👉https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/key-documents/more/bylaws-and-regulations/cat-management-bylaw
👉https://www.animalregister.co.nz/

09/01/2025

👏A round of applause to our last puppies for graduating from our last classes of 2024. 🥳 What awesome classes to celebrate the festive season. ⛄️We hope you enjoyed your first fur-baby Christmas together. 🎄

08/01/2025

🌾We are seeing a lot of embedded grass seed. 🐱🐶Being vigilant with checking their paws and fur each day at the moment is in your best interest at this time of year. Not sure what you are looking for? Watch the video below thanks to The Vet On Richmond Hill

06/01/2025

🤢 Ticks. 😱 Yes we have the Brown Cattle ticks in Nelson and Tasman that feeds from our pets. Make sure your flea and tick treatment is up to date. These ticks were removed from one pet 🐾
Pets collect ticks when they brush against long grass or bushes where they wait for hosts to come by. They tend to latch onto skin. So check the belly, arm pits, ears and groin area where they tend to latch on. If you need advice to remove give us a call on 035441200.

31/12/2024

🐾We've jumped in 2025! 🥳😺 Can you believe it?🎆 Happy New Year everyone. 🙌We wish you the best for 2025 and look forward to what 2025 has to offer! 🤩

30/12/2024

As 2024 winds down, here is a snippet of the last year at Town & Country Vet.

Cheers to our clients for being apart of it, and thanks to our wonderful team that makes Town & Country what it is.

🥳 🎉 We can’t wait for big things in 2025! 🎉 🥳

27/12/2024

🔥 Heatstroke Alert 🔥

We are seeing an alarming amount of dogs suffering from heatstroke over the past few weeks.

If an animal feels too hot for too long, they’re unable to maintain their internal body temperature. This can result in your pet becoming critically unwell, suffering from heatstroke, which can result in death.
Cats do a better job at maintaining their temperature and you will often find them seeking out shady cool spots during the day.
Remember all animals are different so there is no set temperature that is too hot. Things to take into account are your pets age, health and breed. Brachycephalic breeds are more at risk of heatstroke as they find breathing more difficult than other breeds so extra care must be taken.

🚨 Signs of Heatstroke 🚨

➡ Rapid breathing, or excessive panting/drooling
➡ Restlessness and unsteadiness
➡ Vomiting and diarrhea
➡ Abnormal tongue and gum colour - will appear blue
➡ Collapse

If you find an animal suffering from heat stroke:

➡ Move into shade or an air conditioned area
➡ Offer water to drink, but don't force it
➡ Soak the animal in cool water (using wet towels, do not immerse in water) and use air movement to help cooling
➡ Attempt cooling, and call the clinic ASAP

26/12/2024

🙈If you would like advice to help your pet through the festive season, come talk to the team at Town & Country Vet Richmond. 🤓Check our website for opening hours between Christmas and New Years. 🌻We are happy to help. 🥰
https://tcvet.co.nz/

23/12/2024

📣During the Christmas and New Year break please be aware of our reduced hours at our Richmond and Wakefield Clinic. 🐶We are available for Emergencies 24/7 by calling 035441200. 🚑

18/12/2024

😺Do you know me? Please call Town & Country Vet Richmond on 035441200
I was found on Cambridge Street area but I have no microchip to contact my owner(s). Please call the vet clinic if you know who I am or have a number for us to try call.

18/12/2024

🐶Their paws are tough but hot surfaces can injure their feet. 🐾Be mindful about walking on hot surfaces this summer.🌞 It's time to plan your walks during the early hours or late in the evenings to avoid over heating or sore paws. 🐾

16/12/2024

💊🩺 Now is a good time to make sure you have enough prescription medication, pet food and your pet's vaccinations is up to date before Christmas.🎄 Please call us on 035441200.

13/12/2024

🏖Tasman and Nelson can be a hot spot during summer for pets to come on holiday with their owners. 🐾Make sure your pets are up to date with their vaccination in case they come into contact with other pets. 🐱
🐶Dogs tend to be exposed in places where dogs socialise. ⛱

09/12/2024

Have you started your Christmas preparations?
🎉Make sure you keep enjoying the festive season by ensuring you keep your pets safe.
🐶Around Christmas time vet clinics commonly see pets coming in for blockages from eating objects and toxicity from eating dangerous food.
🎁Ensure all presents are securely contained or stored out of reach from your pets
🎄Decorations are usually small but large enough to cause blockages, so ensure they are out of reach from your pet.
🍇Christmas food or ingredients in Christmas food can be harmful to your pet - particularly chocolate, raisins, fatty meat products, corn on the cob, skewered BBQ food and grapes are best avoided.
🔌Secure all electrical cords like fairy lights to avoid pets being able to chew on them
😺If you have guests around make sure your pet has a safe and quiet place to hide if they are shy.

07/12/2024

There are lots of baby birds around at the moment, below is some information from the SPCA about what to do if you come across one 💕🐥🐥🐥

Spring is here which means it's a popular time for fledglings to appear in our gardens. 🐣

Please check out the photo below to know what to do if you find a baby bird and how you can best help these wee bubs.

If you need more information, the following link is a great resource for everything related to wildlife in our urban areas: https://kids.spcaeducation.org.nz/animal-care/wildlife/urban-backyard-and-garden/

Thank you for your continued support in helping the animals in our community! ❤