Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville

16/06/2024

Spring calving is just around the corner! Check out these tips to help prep your cows for a successful and healthy birth:

Get prepared for spring calving to help your cows have a successful and healthy birth.

14/06/2024

We have seen a few cases of bloat this autumn. So, what’s the best way to manage it – traditional bloat oils or Rumenox®? Find out more here👇
https://ow.ly/i3rc50S9cbk

Bloat oils are short-lived in the rumen, whereas Rumenox® actively manages the production of rumen gases, enabling herds to be protected for longer.

09/06/2024

The transition period – the 3 weeks either side calving – is a very sensitive time for dairy cows🐄. Let’s get this period right to help avoid a whole host of animal health issues! Give us a call if you’d like a hand making a plan.

One of the season's most sensitive times is the transition period, which includes the 3-week period before calving and 3 weeks after.

07/06/2024

Check out “Fox” - posing on one of the Royal Canin food bins avalaibke this month (June) with the Purchase of any 12kg/15kg bag of Royal Canin food.
What a cutie! 🤍

07/06/2024

Announcing this month's Pet Photo Competition Winner!
Congratulations to "Maisie & Monty" for winning a $100 VCM voucher, a Panasonic Bluetooth Speaker and their photo on the clinic wall! ❤
Feel free to collect your prize at the VCM clinic during our opening hours 😊
Thank you for all the adorable canine companions that were sent through. We loved them all! Stay tuned for the next photo competition!

06/06/2024

Missing Cat - from Morrinsville - Maxi - young male cat. Has collar and microchip.

Black with white chest, socks and face flash.

Any information please contact us on 078896738 ❤

06/06/2024

Do you know the signs of nitrate toxicity in livestock, or how to reduce the risks to your cows🐄? The recent overcast, wet weather is already leading to more cases in Morrinsville, so here’s a refresher👇
https://ow.ly/yqIS50S9c4T

What can you do to prevent animal deaths from nitrate toxicity.

31/05/2024

It’s moo-ving day today!
Good luck to all our dairy farmers who are shifting between farms. If you’re moving your herd, we know you’ll keep the welfare of your girls top of mind.

30/05/2024

Our Clinic will be closed June 3rd while we observe the King's Birthday.

29/05/2024

Are you periodically checking your cows for signs of cancer eye🐄? If you are concerned, get in touch with your KeyVet.
Find out more here👇

If you see a tumour in your herd, get it checked!

28/05/2024

PET PHOTO COMPETITION!!
This month is going to the DOGS 🐶🐺 WOOF WOOF.
Send a picture of your canine companion with their name to us on this post and the winner will receive a prize and have their animal's picture displayed in the clinic! Entries close Wednesday 5th June 5pm. Winner will be announced Friday 7th June.

27/05/2024

🐾 Our next Puppy Pre School is starting on Wednesday the 12th June 🐾

Puppy Pre School focuses on socialisation and positive interactions with other puppies and learning basic commands to kickstart your training and bond with your newest addition 🐶

If you would like more information or to sign up please give the clinic a ring on 07 8896738. 🤍

27/05/2024

Nothing is quite the same as the greeting from your happy, smiling pet welcoming you home at the end of the day 🐶.

But did you know your pet's teeth need the same dental care and attention that you give your own?

Just like us, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for their overall health and wellbeing.

Find out more about dental care for your pets :
https://ow.ly/VP0V50RqkbY

22/05/2024

Did you know that bad breath is the most common health complaint by pet owners?

Veggiedent FR3SH dental chews are formulated to improve breath from day one, and continue to freshen breath with daily use.

They are low calorie, meat-free dental chews that cleanse and freshen bad breath with their cooling action.

For more information on VeggieDent FR3SH, visit us in clinic.

20/05/2024

Our puppy school graduates today wearing their Black Hawk Pet Care New Zealand Bandanas, trained by our Vet Nurse Annelise 🤍

They were such superstars and we can’t wait to see them back to the clinic for visits 🥰

Our next Puppy Pre School starts next Wednesday 29th. Please contact the clinic for more information/if you would like to sign up.

19/05/2024

NZ trials have found that giving "Multimin" to calves at birth can reduce calf deaths by around 50%. Meanwhile, using it in cows pre-calving and pre-mating has been shown to increase in-calf rates and reduce the average time it takes them to get in-calf. Not bad going aye? Read more here👇🏼
https://ow.ly/f4Um50RGzqM

Trials show that giving Multimin at periods of stress has a good return on investment.

18/05/2024

Top Tip: Hard Snacks

Our pets love treats they can chew on, but did you know that if the snack is too hard it may damage your pet's teeth?

Our vets say that if a food is too hard to indent with your fingernail you shouldn't feed it to your pet.

Serious dental issues such as fractured teeth, can be caused by feeding bones, or ice-cubes, or providing chew toys that are too hard.

16/05/2024

Lock us in for teat sealing your heifers to help protect them against infections during the crucial pre-calving period! Check out the benefits of it here:

Maximising heifer health with teat sealing.

15/05/2024

Do you want pet cuddles without bad breath?

Aquadent FR3SH can significantly improve breath, it is palatable for your pet and no fuss for you!

Aquadent FR3SH is a water additive that helps fight plaque on your pet's teeth.

For more information pop in and talk to someone in clinic.

13/05/2024

Have you had issues with well grown heifers suddenly going down with a broken leg early in their first lactation? The best way to prevent this is to keep on top of copper supplementation from weaning through to mating. Find out more about what causes it here:
https://ow.ly/2W9U50RCZ0q

Broken legs in heifers usually occur with no source of trauma, and heifers are often just found in the paddock severely lame.

13/05/2024

ADOPTED
We have one beautiful little girl for adoption
Meet Skye, estimated 6 week old Medium hair.
Come down to the clinic to meet her today 🤍

06/05/2024

Who hates early morning bed breath?

Daily tooth brushing can help prevent the build-up of dental plaque, which can lead to oral health issues in your pet, and those awful yawns.

C.E.T. Toothpastes are flavoured to reward and encourage pets to get their teeth brushed!

For more information on the CET Toothpaste and Toothbrush range, and for advice about brushing your pet's teeth visit us in clinic, or give us a call!

04/05/2024

At Home Dental Care

We all want our pets healthy and happy with great big smiles. The good news is there are things we can do at home to look after our furry friends smiles:

Regularly cleaning your pet's teeth with a pet-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste will help to prevent plaque and tartar buildup. To get them used to it, start by smearing a dot of toothpaste on your finger and using it to clean their teeth. Once they are used to this you start using a toothbrush.

Dental chews and toys can help keep teeth clean. Some dental treats have additives to help reduce the buildup of plaque and tartar.

Water additives that have been formulated to freshen up your pets’ teeth and help prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar, can be put into your pets’ drinking water.

There are special dental diets that have been formulated to help reduce tartar buildup. These often have larger kibble that helps to mechanically clean the teeth as your pet chews.

01/05/2024

Announcing this month's Pet Photo Competition Winner!
Congratulations to "Axel" for winning a $100 VCM voucher, a Panasonic Bluetooth Speaker and their photo on the clinic wall! ❤
Feel free to collect your prize at the VCM clinic during our opening hours 😊
Thank you for all the adorable feline friends that were sent through. We loved them all! Stay tuned for the next photo competition!

30/04/2024

We have one kitten left ready to go to his furever home
Popi- Male, Black estimated 8 weeks old.
If you think Popi would fit in to your family please pop into the clinic today 🤍

30/04/2024

Fancy a laugh?

Two cows are standing in a paddock. One says to the other “have you heard about the mad cow disease that’s going around?”

The other one says, “it doesn’t worry me, I’m a helicopter”.

You can thank Charlotte for that one 😊

29/04/2024

We have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic, entire male, no microchip and is a dark tabby colour. Estimated age 3-6 years, found on Young Street. Please ring the clinic if you are missing a cat that fits this description.

26/04/2024

We love our vets - we hope you do too!

Pets give us unconditional love and affection, they improve our life and make each day a better day.

Our vets are who we turn to when our pets are sick and when we need pet health advice.

Their commitment starts with years of training, and continues each day after (early mornings, paperwork & late nights). They shoulder the responsibility with pet parents, always striving for the best outcome, and feeling both the highs and the lows of having animals in the family.

And don't forget the large animal vets, who take onboard the challenge of keeping entire dairy herds, beef cattle, and sheep, healthy, happy and productive

We salute our veterinary hero's!

Let's show our appreciation to our vets on World Vet Day - Saturday 27th April - tell us your vet's first name and give them a ❤️

Let's show our appreciation to our vets on World Vet Day - Saturday 27th April - give them a ❤️

25/04/2024

❤️ Love is in the air at VCM! Two of our vets got married last month - congratulations to Ryan & Connie and Beth & Dan on their beautiful marriages. Don’t they all look amazing? ❤️

23/04/2024

We have 10% off Fibor this April. Fibor for dogs has a unique combination of ingredients including six different natural sources of fibre and kiwi fruit which support the digestive tract and promote healthy digestion.