Rangiora Vet Centre - Pets

22/12/2023

To check out the festive season hours for all branches, as well as emergency after hours information head over to our website:

https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/xmas-new-year-hours

21/12/2023

Just like people, all pets can have allergic reactions to bites and stings. Although the risk of bee stings is present year-round, spring and summer bees are more active.

If your pet has been stung, you might see bumps, swelling of the skin (like Mila pictured), itchiness, and in severe cases vomiting or drowsiness.

In cases where your pet is showing signs of distress from a sting, they really need to be checked out by the vet as soon as possible.

For severe swellings, or if your pet is very distressed, the vet can prescribe an antihistamine or a steroid which can help to alleviate the effects of the sting.

21/12/2023

'tis the season of giving ❤️

Rocky is a super duper star. He donated blood this week which will help save the lives of his fellow four legged friends over the Christmas period.
All our vets, nurses and doggies in need say a big thank you to him and his family.

We are always in need of blood donors, so if you think your dog is itching to be a super duper life saving hero like Rocky, please head over to our website for more information: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/faq-canine-blood-donors

20/12/2023

SantaPaws is in the clinic! These patients have gone home to rest and recuperate with a special festive bandage.

20/12/2023

Before you head out to cool off today. Please check it is safe for the family and your pets.

https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming/

Toxic algae found in waterways are dangerous if your pet ingests it. Keep an eye out for algae in the water – if you are in doubt about the algae in your local water way keep your pet out.
Symptoms of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs include:
🔸 Panting
🔸 Lethargy
🔸 Muscle tremors
🔸 Twitching
🔸 Convulsions
If your dog is showing these symptoms after being in contact with a waterway, contact us immediately.

Find the best places to swim from hundreds of recreational sites throughout Aotearoa.

20/12/2023

Pop in and pick up a FREE Activity Book from any of our branches for the kids today and if you're quick you might get a wee treat too - if they haven't melted!

12 Days of Christmas continues at RVC.

20/12/2023

Recent Puppy PreSchool graduates Maverick and Fern are relatively new to the world and are about to experience their first festive season. They were both pretty intrigued by the Merry Christmas badge at their graduation ceremony and are wondering what it's all about - we can only guess that they're hoping it means more treats!

20/12/2023

And it's a wrap for this Puppy PreSchool class of 2023! Congratulations to our most recent graduates Prince Louis, Arthur, Milly, Fern, Maverick, Winnie.
Absent: Olive and Bentley
We wish you all a bright and merry festive season with your hoomans 💙🐾🎄

20/12/2023

This is Bella, she frequently makes our nurses hearts skip a meow 😍. Every time she visits she makes her way to the window which looks out to the treatment room, where she watches over the nurses who are busy looking after other little munchkins with ouchies and whoopsies.

19/12/2023

If you are looking for a last minute gift idea for a family with a cat - DO NOT GIVE LILLIES! Consider giving them a voucher for RVC instead to spend on their beloved pet.

Homes with cats should be kept lily-free at all times. Lilies are really toxic to cats because they cause kidney failure. Every part of the plant is harmful to a cat, including the pollen which may be ingested whilst grooming themselves.

Other festive plants that are harmful to pets include poinsettias, ivy and mistletoe.

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher as a last minute gift, please either call ahead on 03 313 7438 or email: [email protected] and we can prepare the voucher for you in advance.

19/12/2023

Today is the day to pop in and get your Royal Canin pet food!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS continues at RVC. Spend over $50 in any of our branches on Royal Canin today and you can pick a Lucky Dip - you might save money on your purchase, or even win a $50.00 New World Gift Card! Heaps of great Prizes.

We can't wait to see you 🎄🎉🎁🎄

18/12/2023

If you are planning on adding a pet to your family this Christmas please head over to our website to check out all you need to know about puppies as gifts!

There is a wealth of information on this page, created by our team - and is the perfect place to start looking for the answers to your questions.

https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/faq-puppies-as-gifts-all-you-need-to-know

18/12/2023

WARNING - BARLEY GRASS

If you've been out and about in grassed areas today, please check your pet thoroughly for barley grass and foxtail awns. They can stick to fur and can pass easily through the skin. ‼️ Because of the orientation of the minute barbs on the bristles, the awns can travel relatively quickly through the body ‼️

The best thing to do is to avoid it altogether. If you can’t, thoroughly examine your pet regularly, check coats, around foot pads and ears, clip fur as short as possible, brush and trim these areas frequently.

🔸 Pay attention to your pets’ behaviour:
🔸 Watch for shaking of the head
🔸 Investigate excess licking
🔸 Check for any abnormal holes and swellings
🔸 Keep an eye out for secretions or draining tracts.

If you suspect your pet has barley grass, contact your vet immediately.

17/12/2023

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS continues at RVC. Today is Mix & Go Monday, thanks to our friends at Masterpet.

Spend over $80 in any of our branches today and automatically go in the draw to
WIN this Mix & Go PLUS you also get the chance to WIN AN INSTANT PRIZE from Santa’s treat bag!

We can't wait to see you 🎄🎉🎁🎄

17/12/2023

Swimming is a great activity for your dog especially on hot summer days like today 🌞

Please be aware, if water in the ear doesn’t come out, it can lead to ear infections. If your pet has been swimming, watch for extra head shaking or scratching at the ear. If you suspect your dog has developed an ear infection, visit your vet.

Toxic algae found in waterways across the country are dangerous if your pet ingests it. Keep an eye out for algae in the water – if you are in doubt about the algae in your local water way keep your pet out.

Symptoms of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs include:
🔸 Panting
🔸 Lethargy
🔸 Muscle tremors
🔸 Twitching
🔸 Convulsions

If your dog is showing these symptoms after being in contact with a waterway, contact us immediately.

For future water play days, we encourage you to visit the LAWA website, which is a great resource for checking which waterways are safe nearby for you and your pet. https://www.lawa.org.nz/

15/12/2023

SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.
When you checkout at reception today grab yourself a special sweet treat. Today's gift with purchase just for you! While stocks last.

15/12/2023

Harley picked out her own pressie after being such a good girl posing for her mum by the Christmas tree.

15/12/2023

We are meeting an increasing number of clients that have breed litters of puppies and kittens and are unable to find homes for them. These are both registered and unregistered breeders, involving all breeds. Sadly shelters throughout the country are overflowing and unable to assist with sheltering or homing these little ones.

🐶🐱If you are considering adding a pet to your family, PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter, and importantly, factor in the cost of desexing the new puppy or kitten before they themselves reach breeding age.

14/12/2023

FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.

Purchase Bravecto in clinic today at either Rangiora, Kaiapoi or Woodend branches and go in the draw to win one of 9 awesome prizes for the summer from Bravecto 🌞
Entry is automatic, winners will be drawn randomly & notified on Monday 18 Dec via your contact details on your customer records held with us, so make sure to double check we have the right details!

Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉

14/12/2023

Congratulations to these Puppy School Graduates and their hoomans who passed with flying colours last evening. We wish them all the best for their entry into the big wide world and boundless days of doggie happiness.
Pictured are: Frankie, Rosie, Top, Sofie and Auggie
Absent: Jake, Reggie and Roxy 🐾🐶🎓

13/12/2023

Make today the day you pop in to pick up your pet food at the Rangiora branch!

THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.

When you pay for a purchase or service at the Rangiora branch today you'll receive a voucher for a large coffee or a real fruit icecream from The Delicious Market - our gift just for YOU this festive season!

Kaiapoi and Woodend branches have a festive giveaway in clinic today also🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉

13/12/2023

What an absolute delight it was meeting Patrick today. He had his first vet visit and nailed it! Such a good, sweet boy 🥰

13/12/2023

'tis the season! Such joy to see Marvel, Rogue and V***n with mum Natalie today, spreading the festive cheer at RVC 🎄🥰

11/12/2023

Marty is getting in the festive spirit at the Kaiapoi Vet Clinic today posing on Santa's Sleigh 🥰

You can pop down to the Kaiapoi branch and take a snap on Santa's Sleigh at anytime. Don't forget to pick up an activity book for the kids too.

11/12/2023

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.

When you checkout at reception today grab yourself some yummy fresh summer fruit. Today's gift with purchase just for you! While stocks last.

Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉

10/12/2023

Take 5 minutes and check you have enough medication to get your pet through the festive season holidays 🎄🥳

📣 Please mention this reminder to family and friends not on social media

➡️ Email: [email protected]
➡️ Phone: Rangiora 03 313 7438 We can arrange for collection of your script from either branch, Rangiora, Woodend or Kaiapoi.

🚫 Our clinics will be closed for routine vet care 24, 56, 26, 31 Dec & 1, 2 Jan.

10/12/2023

We all have people in our lives who are difficult to buy for. Have you thought about getting a voucher for them to spend on their pet 🐾 ?

Email your request to: [email protected] or call ahead and the team can prepare the gift voucher for you in advance and you can just pop in and pick it up! Easy ✅

10/12/2023

12 Days of RVC Christmas starts Monday 11 December! To kick start the 12 days of treats, giveaways, prize draws and giveaways we've got a festive activity book to help keep the kids entertained while you're busy ticking off your festive to do list!

Let the festivities begin 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉 Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas.

09/12/2023

Please be careful out there everyone. Check it's safe before you let your pet's splash about!

Pet owners are being warned to keep their dogs away from two Canterbury rivers due to toxic algae. Community and Public Health has issued warnings...

08/12/2023

Pop into the clinic and get your cat's parasites sorted for summer with this great 3 + 1 FREE deal on Nexgard! 🔶 This offer will keep your cat protected right right through 'till APRIL 2024🔶

NEXGARD SPECTRA for Cats delivers optimal parasite control for both internal and external parasites. It's a simple monthly treatment to protect against fleas, ticks, ear mites and worms – including tapeworm
• Kills fleas fast before they can lay eggs
• Kills and controls ticks
• Kills roundworms, hookworms, lungworms and tapeworms
• Kills and controls ear mites
• Easy spot-on application – no pills, no collars, no stress!
• Protection from 8 weeks of age and 0.8 kg bodyweight

07/12/2023

Little furbabies being discharged from our hospital today, in time to spend the weekend with their hoomans, are leaving with a snuggly blankie 🥰 to help them feel better real quick! 💜💙
Thanks to our friends at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

07/12/2023

Santa Paws is here! Head on down to Kaiapoi Vet Clinic (opposite McDonald's) and take a snap of your pet in Santa's sleigh 💓🐾🎄
While you're there buy a pack of Kiwi Grown treats from under the tree and get a FREE Dalmatian Xmas Droolly Dog!

07/12/2023

Thanks to everyone for interacting with our page and congratulations to all the winners of our recent pet photo competition. Random winners were drawn to win a 🎁 to pop under the tree!

Pictured is one of the winners collecting their prize, super excited Kodak 😊🥰 We're not confident the present will stay under wraps 'till Christmas day!

Congratulations to all the other winners, Goondi, Miss Tara, Meredith, Hunter, Ebby, Finnegan and Tahlia’s special furry loves. We can't wait to see you and give you your pressie 💓🎁

Thanks so much to the sponsors

03/12/2023

If you are yearning for a bit of 😊, gorgeous Christmas spirit, colour and lights galore 🌟, we encourage you to visit the fabulous Christmas Tree Festival display in the Waimakariri council foyer.

We’re proudly sponsoring Rachel's House Trust again this year to enable them to be part of this special event. The display is open from 4-15th December, 9am-4.30pm

There are over 30 trees decorated by schools, community groups and local businesses, a wishing tree for the children, and also a remembrance tree to remember those who we miss at Christmas. There is also a gifting tree, which is an opportunity for you to leave a gift for those less fortunate, unwrapped gifts preferred, the gifts will be distributed by Wellbeing North Canterbury

There are raffles to enter, including a lovely gift baskets and a Christmas cake.
Voting for the best tree is by gold coin, the winners will be announced on Friday 15th December.

All proceeds from this year’s festival will be going to Big Brothers, Big Sisters North Canterbury. Trees and lights are provided by Soroptimist North Canterbury.

03/12/2023

Share your favourite pet pic from 2023 in the comments below 👇 and go in the draw to win a 🎁 to pop under the tree for your pet!

8 prizes to be won. Closes 9:00am Thursday 7th December.
If you are drawn a winner, you will need to be able to collect the pressie for your pet from one of our clinics, Kaiapoi, Woodend or Rangiora.

02/12/2023

We're delighted to share the news that we've achieved accreditation yet again as a Cat Friendly Clinic and we're now celebrating 8 years!

We have two new cat friendly advocates, Kelsie and Sarah, who join Penny and Deb in the Feline Friendly Crew.

All our animal team members are trained and comply with internationally recognised feline handling and nursing guidelines. We pride ourselves on providing a separate feline-friendly cat ward which is warm, quiet and totally dog free. We have made the ward as relaxing as possible with environmental enrichment which is specifically modified depending on the patient and their length of stay.

Head over to our website to find out more: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/cat-friendly-clinic

01/12/2023

Milly arrived in style for her spey at the Woodend Vet Clinic 💓

30/11/2023

Please note: ALL BRANCHES - Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi - are CLOSING EARLY at 5:00pm this evening for a staff event.

🔺The Emergency After Hours team at the Rangiora branch, 181 Lehmans Road, Rangiora is taking over from 5:00pm for all animals, large and small. Please call first: 03 313 7438

30/11/2023

A round of ap-paws for these recent Class of 2023 Puppy Preschool Graduates😍 👩‍🎓 🐾 🎉 👨‍🎓 🐶 Beau, Poppy, Buster, Poppy, Zoe, Kobe and Buckley. Absent was Ruby.
We wish these Puppies a furry and bright festive season full of confidence & doggie treats!

29/11/2023

Paw yeah!! Cute little x-mas droolly dalmation dogs in clinic now - your free gift with purchase when you get a 220g pack of Kiwi Grown treats to put under the tree for your furry friend.