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We are currently experiencing a phone outage. We are unable to receive calls or call out. If you are trying to get in contact with us please email [email protected] thank you for your understanding in advance while we sort this very frustrating issue
You may see a couple of new faces around the clinic, so we thought we had better introduce everyone ๐
Please meet the wonderful Dr Daniel BSc BVSc (Massey)
Daniel graduated from Massey University in 2023. Originally from Singapore, he was captivated by the beauty of the NZ landscape after watching Lord of the Rings and decided to move here.
He strives to foster client-vet relationships based in trust and respect and has a special interest in small animal dentistry and ultrasonography.
When not in the clinic, you can find him running a game of Dungeons & Dragons or curled up at home with a good book.
Also another huge shout out to Jo Moore Photographer for her incredible photos as per usual ๐คฉ
Wishing our wonderful clients and their fury friends a happy and safe Easter filled with lots of chocolate. Just not for our pets ๐ฅฐ
๐ถ We need your help - Canine Blood donors needed. ๐ถ
Would consider allowing your dog to save a life?
Itโs time for us to reach out to our community and ask your help to rebuild our blood donors list. We have found ourselves in need of a few pets we can call on in an emergency to provide life saving aid to our patients.
The procedure itself is simple and minimally invasive. Your pet would be given a light sedation to help them remain calm and a needle is placed into their jugular vein to slowly collect the required amount. This typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes; they will do this from the comfort of an ultra soft doggy bed. Once they are finished, they are given and extra tasty meal and some extra cuddles to celebrate their fantastic work. We will monitor them for a few hours before sending them home a superhero.
Unfortunately, not all pets can be eligible, please check the following list to see if your pet could be one of our heroes:
๐พTemperament โ Friendly, well socialized and able to be calm in clinic.
๐พOver 25kg and between 2 to 7 years of age.
๐พNever had puppies.
๐พArenโt on long term medication.
๐พIs up to date with vaccinations & has a history to regular vet checks.
Pets may be ineligible for the following reasons:
๐พIs being treated for heart disease and/or seizures.
๐พHave a chronic illness.
๐พHave received a blood donation recently.
๐พBreeds with short necks canโt participate as we require access to the jugular vein.
We hope you can understand that although this is a minimally invasive procedure, we must consider the wellbeing of our donors and do not wish to expose your furry loved ones to unnecessary risk. So, we are sorry if your pet doesnโt meet these requirements, but we cannot alter these requirements.
Email us on [email protected] to add your pet to the list.
Cheeky pic for attention๐
*LOST & FOUND BIRD* ๐ฆ๐ฆ
Hello Wellington community, we have had a colourful wee finch we believe to be a pet brought into our clinic. Weโre hoping to reunite this wee bird with his/her owners.
This bird has been brought in from the Makara area.
As this is a bit of an unorthodox situation for us one of the nurses have kindly offered her Birdy Air BnB services until the owner can be found.
If you believe this could be your pet please send a photo to our email [email protected]
Thank you ๐
๐CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS HOURS ๐
This holiday season weโll be operating as per our usual hours but will be closed on the stat days.
Sunday 24th ~ CLOSED
Monday 25th ~ CLOSED
Tuesday 26th ~ CLOSED
Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th ~ OPEN
Sunday 31st ~ CLOSED
Monday 1st ~ CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd ~ CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd onwards ~ OPEN ๐
๐ The Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic will be open and available to help in an emergency whilst we are closed. ๐Please check their website for updates to their operating hours.
We hope you all have a wonderful time this holiday season. We hope to see you and your fur babies in the New Year, lots of love from the Crofton Downs Team! ๐๐โโฌ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆข
๐ Meri Kirihimete ๐
This week is Veterinary Nurse and Tech awareness week. We just want to give a massive shout out to our incredible Nursing Team (and receptionists and vet nurses to be) who go above and beyond every day. We are incredibly proud of you and all the hard work you do ๐ฅฐ๐น๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ
Last day tomorrow to make the most of the first month free with Best for Pet ๐ป๐ถ Please contact the clinic or visit our website for more details
https://croftondownsvet.co.nz/
X-rays for this precious wee baby today! Luckily, nothing too serious, enjoy your puppy days handsome boy ๐ค๐ฉป
Exciting news!
We have just recently launched Best For Pet at our vet clinic. This preventative care programme has so many money saving benefits for your pet/s and for a limited time, you can get your 1st month free!
Check out the perks below or you can scan the QR code to find out more ๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐
This handsome man came in for des*xing today and despite the circumstances, he was just the best, cool dude ever! We had to share these adorable photos ๐ป๐ป๐ป
Good morning from our furry neighbour and our star receptionistโs piggy colony! These photos were taken minutes before the weather completely changed in typical Wellington fashion โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐น
How cute are the CoolCollars! Not only are they cute but theyโve effective at preventing your cat or small dog from licking or biting areas that need time to heal like surgical sites or wounds.
Come in store and check them out if youโre needing an E-collar, theyโre available in loads of sizes and designs (largest size would fit small dog breeds like Maltese and Schnauzers).
Check out the CoolCollars Lyttelton website!
HAPPY WORLD VETERINARY DAY!
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A big thank you to our awesome team of vets for working so hard everyday, you guys are amazing! โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐งก
Just wanted to give another massive thank you to the wonderful Jo Moore Photographer who recently spent some time with us taking the new staff and clinic photos to help with our new website. She does amazing work.
You can check out our new website https://croftondownsvet.co.nz/
You can also check out Jo's website https://www.jomoorephotographer.co.nz/
She does the most amazing pet portraits
Double trouble alert! ๐จ
The most adorable boys came in for a scale and polish today and they did amazing ๐คฉ by removing all of the plaque and polishing the teeth, we have reversed the damage to the teeth and gums, and they are now in a much more manageable state to keep healthy and clean!
We recommended brushing their teeth once daily (ideally) or every other day. This can be done with either a baby toothbrush or an animal specific one as well as feeding them the Hills T/D diet which has been carefully formulated to help remove plaque as they munch and crunch ๐ฆท
A huge thank you to Annemarie at Maryflower for coming and taming the wild beast that was our banksia rose and planting the front entrance. It is now super tidy and we cant wait to watch these plants grow ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐พ๐ป๐ผ๐ฅ
Happy Thursday ๐ฅณ only one more day until the weekend!
Easter holidays begin next week also! We would like to remind everyone of the days the clinic will be closed:
Good Friday 7th of April: CLOSED
Saturday 8th of April: OPEN from 9am-4pm
Easter Sunday 9th of April: CLOSED
Easter Monday 10th of April: CLOSED
Tuesday 11th of April: OPEN as normal 7.30am-7pm
In case of an emergency with your pet, the Wellington After Hours Clinic will be open over these public holidays so please have a look on their website for more infomation.
Have a great weekend ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐
The best boy! ๐ฆด๐
Good morning!
On Saturday we had a lovely black kitten handed in to us. They were found locally and have no microchip.
If this is your lost kitten, you will need to provide the kittenโs s*x, rough age or any specific features as proof of ownership.
Please share to get the word around, have a great week everyone ๐โโฌ๐พ๐ค
Kia ora, Porirua.
Please be aware there is an outbreak of parvovirus in Porirua, especially Titahi Bay. There is some information below but a key message is to ensure your dog is fully vaccinated - if it's not, then it may not be safe to walk your dog in public or socialise with other dogs.
WHAT IS PARVOVIRUS?
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus. It causes an infectious gastrointestinal illness in puppies and young dogs and without treatment is potentially deadly. Young dogs between six weeks and six months old, unvaccinated, or incompletely vaccinated dogs are most at risk for contracting parvovirus. Part of what makes the virus so dangerous is the ease in which it is spread through the canine population. An infected dog can be shedding the virus 4-5 days after exposure often before the dog is showing any clinical signs. The dog will continue to shed the virus while they are sick and up to 10 days after they have recovered.
The most common symptoms of parvovirus include:
- Severe, bloody diarrhoea
- Lethargy
- Anorexia
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Weakness
- Depression
- Dehydration
Canine parvovirus can be transmitted in two ways:
Direct contact
Dogs like to explore the world through their noses and mouths. Parvovirus can be contracted through nose and mouth contact with infected faeces, which can happen when a dog sniffs or licks a surface, or another dog that has been contaminated by faeces.
Indirect contact
The virus can survive on clothing, equipment, on human skin, and in the environment. Indirect transmission occurs when a dog comes in to contact with a contaminated person, object or environment. There is evidence that parvo can live in ground soil for up to one year, so can come into a dog's environment on the soles of shoes.
Treatment
Treatment for parvovirus depends on the severity of your dog's symptoms but is generally intensive and can be costly. Parvovirus also reduces your dog's ability to fight infection by lowering their white blood cell count, so unfortunately not all dogs will survive even with treatment.
It is important to note, fully vaccinated dogs can still get a mild form of kennel cough, but parvovirus is completely preventable with the correct vaccination course. It is imperative that if you think your dog may have symptoms of either kennel cough or parvo that you contact a vet. Early treatment of both viruses will ensure your pet's best chances of recovery. In both cases your dog will need to have a period of isolation away from other dogs.
Please contact any local vet clinic to check on your dog's vaccination status or to discuss getting your dog vaccinated.
Perks of the jobโฆ..free dog wash ๐งผ๐ซง
It's Dental month! ๐ฆท
All scale and polish procedures are 10% off for both cats and dogs until the 31st of March.
*Disclaimer* - your pet needs to have had a dental/health check with one of our vets or a free dental assessment with a nurse within the last 6 months to quality for this discount. The cost of extractions are not included.
Check out these pearly whites after a scale and polish! Call, email or swing by to book in with reception ๐พ
Happy Hump Day! A little cuteness overload to get you through the rest of the week ๐ท๐
Does your pet have smelly breath? ๐คข๐ฉ
Dental disease is one of the most common diseases that affect your pet. Itโs mainly caused by food and bacteria that accumulate on the teeth over time, resulting in plaque and tartar. This can inflame your petโs gums, making them very red and painful. Smelly breath is another symptom of dental disease, caused by the overgrowth of bacteria, and is usually the most common sign that your petโs oral health needs some serious TLC!
A dental assessment with one of our vets will help to determine whether your pet will benefit from a scale and polish. Give our friendly reception team a call or an email to make a booking now ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฆทโค๏ธ
Check out this scale and polish before and after for one of our adorable patients! ๐ฏ
Summer is in full swing and the temperatures are rising! โ๏ธ
Just a friendly reminder to keep your dogs cool and comfortable this summer. Have a wee read of the poster below, created by Vets-now, on how we can protect our pooches from heat stroke ๐ถ๐พ
https://www.vets-now.com/summer/when-is-it-too-hot-to-walk-a-dog/
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS ๐
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We are open as normal on Christmas Eve but the following dates are the days we are closed:
CLOSED
๐พ 25th of December
๐พ 26th of December
๐พ 27th of December
๐พ 1st of January
๐พ 2nd of January
๐พ 3rd of January
The Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic will be open and available to help in an emergency on these days ๐โค๏ธ please check their website for their opening hours.
We hope everyone has a lovely Christmas/New year period and weโll see you in 2023! ๐
We would just like to say a big thank you to everyone for their patience today, itโs been a crazy one! ๐ตโ๐ซ
A very special thanks to our lovely client Bernadette Staal for the beautiful flowers ๐๐
4 Thatcher Crescent
Wellington
6035
| Monday | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
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