4 Paws Canine Massage

24/06/2024

A visit out to massage Jake and Java, but my visit would not be complete without a cuddle with my rescue kitty Jiro 😻🐶🐶🧡🧡🧡

19/06/2024

Mid week massage for Bella, Rufus and Tinker 🧡🧡🧡🐶🐶🐶

17/06/2024

Deo waiting for his photo to be taken BEFORE his treats 🤣🧡👌🏻🐶 He is such a good boy

22/02/2024

Deo is the master of pleading for treats with his eyes and looking so handsome all at the same time, the best boy 💙🐶 Treat time after his monthly massage 🙌🏻

21/02/2024

So nice to see Mali and Bella today, both happy to receive their monthly massage 🙌🏻🧡🧡🐶🐶

17/02/2024

Sadly yesterday we had to say goodbye to one of our 4 Paws superstars and my parents beautiful dog Rosie. The sweetest girl, I am going to miss her so very much 💜🐶🌈 Love you forever ❤️

15/02/2024

So lovely to massage Rufus, Tinker, Jake and Java today. Couldn’t resist this little montage of Rufus at the top he is my oldest and sweetest client 🧡🧡🧡🧡🐶🐶🐶🐶

14/02/2024

Valentines Day massage for these brothers, so nice to see Bodie and Kevin ❤️🐶🐶❤️

07/02/2024

Purchase your Pet CBD from us, prices range from $60-$80 for a 10ml bottle. Please message if interested. I have used CBD on my own pets over the years for various things so I know first hand how incredible it is. Please see more information below and feel free to message me 💚🐶

H**p extract (98% naturally occurring phytocannabinoids: Cannabidiol, Cannabigerol, Cannabinol)
MCT carrier oil
Natural flavour
Sourced from organically grown, non-GMO, pesticide-free h**p plants
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

SUGGESTED USE: Once daily or as needed.

01/02/2024

So nice to massage these boys today! Happy 10th Birthday to my biggest client gorgeous Hugo he is doing so well, good diet, massage and arthritis supplement for him Joint Boost .nz keep this big fella mobile and happy. 🧡🎂🐶 Also great to see my 2 buddies Jake and Java 🧡🧡🐶🐶

11/01/2024

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🚨 URGENT NOTICE 🚨

It is with deep concern that we inform you of a significant parvovirus outbreak in Auckland, with six confirmed cases reported today. To safeguard the well-being of our beloved pets, your collaboration during this critical period is essential.

Recognising the common symptoms of severe vomiting, profuse, often bloody diarrhea, and lethargy is vital. If you observe any of these signs, please remain in your car upon arrival and promptly inform us.

Importantly, parvovirus is preventable through vaccination. Starting at $70 for puppies and $75 for adults, our vaccination services are a key defense against this potentially devastating disease. Ensuring your pets are up-to-date on vaccinations is not just a precaution; it's a commitment to their long-term health and happiness.

For clients with symptomatic dogs, please note that a minimum deposit of $150 is now required to cover the consultation and parvo test—critical for early detection and treatment.

We share with you a picture of Aree, one of our outpatients today. With her owners' consent, we aim to raise awareness. She is receiving subcutaneous fluids, and injectable pain relief, antinausea and antibiotics. We do not know if she will survive this.

It's crucial to mention that, currently, we don't have quarantine facilities to accommodate intensive care of these cases. Therefore, we can only treat parvovirus cases as outpatients to prevent spreading the virus to our vulnerable patients who also come to see us.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us or email us.

28/12/2023

🐾Wednesday Wisdom🐾

5 Second Rule

Remember, if the pavement or sand is too hot for you, it is too hot for your pet! Your dog’s feet can get burnt and blistered on the hot ground, particularly hot pavements, asphalt or scorching beach sand. Check if it’s a safe temperature by placing the back of your hand on the pavement or sand for five seconds. If it’s too hot to keep your hand there then your pet shouldn’t be out walking on it.

More handy summer tips in the SPCA in the article below.

(photo sourced from google)

https://www.spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/keeping-pets-safe-in-summer #:~:text=sunscreen%20is%20best.-,Remember%20the%205%20second%20rule,asphalt%20or%20scorching%20beach%20sand.

22/12/2023

Wishing you all a very merry Xmas. Love what I do, love my clients and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to be surrounded by so many amazing dogs. Thinking of the ones we lost this year 🌈❤️🐶

We will be closed now until 17th January. Stay safe this holiday season. 🎄🎅🏻🐶🧡

21/12/2023

Yesterday was our last day of massage for 2023 🎄🎅🏻🧡 So lovely to massage Tinker, Rufus, Java, Jake, Deo and Hugo 🧡🐶

20/12/2023

Last massage of the year for these 3…..Mali, Macca and Bella 🧡🧡🧡🎅🏻🎄🐶🐶🐶

13/12/2023

This pound pup needs a loving home urgently 🧡❤️‍🩹🐶

UPDATE: ADOPTED 🎉🎉

UPDATE: ROSIE HAS A POTENTIAL ADOPTION! AND SHE HAS RESCUE BACKUP 💓✨️ MAGIC. THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO SHARED HER POST, OFFERED HELP IN DIFFERENT WAYS AND CONSIDERED HER.

⭕️ URGENT ‐ this is her last week ‼️
Sweet Rosie needs a loving forever home by this weekend as sadly her pound time is nearly up. Her pound team really would love for a family to ▪︎choose her▪︎ and give her the life she deserves. Please consider her.

Enquire to Taupō District Adopt a Dog or just pop into the pound between 12pm-2pm to meet her. 131 Centennial Drive, Taupō.

Meet our girl Rosie! 🐶

Rosie is a very energetic girl, who we believe to be around 1 year old. She is a heading dog cross 🐾

Rosie is looking for a home to keep her busy and teach her lots of commands. She is a very intelligent and sweet girl 💜

Open hours:

Monday - Friday 12pm - 2pm.

Otherwise open by prior appointment, by calling 07 376 0899.

Location:

131 Centennial Drive, Taupō (next door to Taupō SPCA; access is via Delany Drive).

Before you adopt a friend for life, we need:

- To check your property. One of our officers will make sure it is suitable for keeping a dog. This can be done online. Just ask us for more information on how to start this process.

- An adoption fee of $110. Every dog will come registered and microchipped when adopted.

- A completed adoption form

https://online.taupo.govt.nz/online-services/new/adopt-a-dog/step/1

Things to consider:

- We rehome dogs that have been unclaimed or surrendered. This means we don't know their past and have limited knowledge regarding their age, breeding and previous lifestyle.

- While every dog is given a behavioural assessment before being placed up for adoption. Please be aware that this assessment is done within a Pound environment. Taupo District Council can not guarantee how the dog will react to different environments.



Original post: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=675662664753683&id=100069298656129&mibextid=Nif5oz

07/12/2023

Busy Thursday these dogs getting their massage in before the weekend. Lovely to see Rosie, Rufus, Tinker, Java and Jake 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🐶

04/12/2023

BEWARE - LILIES CAN KILL!
At this time of year all types of lilies become quite common in many homes. Lilies of genera Lilium and Hemerocallis (day lilies) have been shown to cause nephrotoxicity in cats.

Cats have been shown to be extremely sensitive to the toxic effects of lilies. As little as 2 leaves or part of a single flower have resulted in deaths. It should be pointed out that the whole plant-petals, stamen, leaves, and pollen are toxic. The exact toxic dose and the precise toxins responsible for renal damage are currently unknown.

The quick onset of clinical signs suggests a rapid absorption rate of the toxin. The renal tubular epithelium appears to be the target of the toxin. Studies indicate that it is the water-soluble fraction of the lily that is nephrotoxic.

In cats, clinical signs of lily intoxication include salivation, vomiting, anorexia, and depression. Polyuric renal failure leads to dehydration and anuric renal failure and death results. No tests to detect lily ingestion are currently available.

Successful treatment includes initiation of fluid diuresis before the onset of anuric renal failure. Once anuria develops, peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis is the only potential treatment. Differential diagnoses of lily poisoning include any potential cause of acute renal failure in a cat. Prognosis is excellent if fluid diuresis is started before anuric renal failure has developed.

Please remind your clients to be aware of these potentially toxic ornamental house plants.
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