Notice to all clients visiting us this coming week
We are open as normal!
Our leaking roof is getting repaired this week which means there will be some disruption around the clinic while scaffolding is installed on Monday and the work gets done during the rest of the week.
Parking may be difficult at times (you can use the staff parking in back if needed) and it may be noisy at times but we will do our best to ensure we help you and your pets during this time.
#LeakyRoof #fixedfinally🙌🏻
Video is taken showing our surgery lights on the day of the hailstorm 20/11/2019
Ear mites are teeny, eight legged parasites that are only just visible to the naked eye.
These wee guys like to set up camp in your pets ear canals, but can sometimes also be found on the skin surface.
Unlike fleas an ear mites full life cycle takes place on the pet, where they feed on the wax and oils from the ears.
Some signs that your pet may have ear mites can include
- Ear odour
- Ear irritation causing scratching and head shaking
- A dark waxy discharge
- A crusted rash
- Areas of hair loss around the ears as a result of self trauma
- Aural Hematoma
Our pets can pick up ear mites via direct contact with another pet who already has them, this can be through playing, sharing bedding and sharing grooming equipment.
Alot of our flea treatments also kill ear mites, so to keep these annoying little critters away use flea/mite products as a preventative rather than a treatment.
If your pet is showing any of the above signs give our friendly team a call to make an appointment!
Free Bravecto Rewards
Who can resist a free offer?
Now, with Bravecto products, download the free app, register, earn star points, and receive a 5th pack of Bravecto FREE!!!
Why wait, download the app today and get started with a bonus star, but only available for a short time!
Don't have a smart, phone? We can help with that so you do not miss out! Just ask when you next need a flea treatment for your pet.
Your Vet Cares!
Today is World Veterinarian Day!
Watch this video to understand what it is that makes these wonderful people who they are.
Hope over to https://yourvetcares.com to learn more, and leave comments.
Here is a short video to show how to book an appointment online.
Note: Cal us to set you up with login access first.
Princess makes sure our hands are always washed to the highest standard 💗👑
Princess getting back to normal
After seeing Princess today, she recognised us and became as smoochy as she was before the procedure.
Her surgeon Richard Jerram at VSA is especially pleased with her progress. She is eating and drinking, very happy, smoochy and pretty much her normal self.
Princess will be coming home, leaving Auckland tomorrow morning and expected to arrive in Timaru Sunday afternoon.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a great 2021!
Pets of Christmas
Christmas Pets
We understand that our pets are a huge part of our family, so we want to see how they will be celebrating Christmas!
From 1st - 20th December we want you to share your pets Christmas celebration. All you need to do is send us a photo via Facebook of your pet dressed up for Christmas or in front of your Christmas decorations.
All entries on our page will go into the draw to win!
1st prize = $200 voucher
2nd prize = $100 voucher
3rd prize = $50 voucher
Good luck and we cannot wait to see your fur-family celebrations!
Terms and conditions: Competition is only open from 1st - 20th December 2020. Entries will only be accepted via our page. Multiple entries are permitted during the competition dates. Entries may be shown within the clinic during the month of December. Winner will be selected at random and be announced on our page as well as directly contacted. Vouchers may be used on any product or service at Timaru's Family Vet and may not be redeemed for cash.
Today we responded to a call about a duck hit on the road and her ducklings all around her. We got there as quickly as we could and didn’t see any ducklings next to the deceased duck. BUT we could hear them!
How about this (sound on) for cute factor??? 💕💕
