Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre

18/06/2024

FOUND CAT‼️
A kind member of the public handed in this young, very sweet female, medium haired-tabby to us on Monday night after she hitched a ride inside her car. The car was originally parked on Langton road. She is not microchipped.

She is in very good condition, we are sure she belongs to someone.💕

If you believe this is your cat please pop into the clinic or call us on (09) 424 7752.

29/05/2024

*UPDATE* Owner has been found ☺️

Found Dog‼️

A kind member of the public has brought in an tricolour entire male cross breed dog. He was found in Stanmore Bay near Langton Road and Claude Road. Unfortunately he has no chip or collar. If you think this may be your dog please do not hesitate to contact us on 09 424 7752.

*Proof of ownership will be required upon collection*

08/05/2024

FOUND DOG ALERT‼️
A kind member of the public has handed in an extremely sweet entire male dog, he is a large breed of slim build & brindle in colour.

Unfortunately he does not have a microchip. He was found at the bottom of Brian Crescent & is safe here at the clinic.

Proof of ownership will be required upon collection.🐾💕

Send a message to learn more

21/02/2024

Unfortunately, we have had a deceased, young female tabby with white & ginger markings cat brought into us. She is not microchipped. She was found on the corner of Langton road & Brightside.

If you think this might be your cat please don't hesitate to give us a call on 09 424 7752
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet 🐾🌈

18/02/2024

Congratulations to Bruno, Lemon, Elwood, Charlie, Arlo and Louie for graduating our February puppy pre-school 🐾.

If you are interested in joining our next puppy pre-school in March, please phone the clinic on 09 424 7752.

25/01/2024

Bravecto is back with another awesome promotion!

From the 1st of February through to March 31st any purchase of Bravecto products will automatically enter your name in the draw to win this exquisite Pepper & Me hamper.

Be in to win a treat for yourself while looking after your best-fur-friend. 🥳

18/01/2024

Congratulations to Zuma, Morgy, Koko, Charlie, Brie, Rubble, Turron, Bentley, Matilda and Layla for graduating our first puppy pre-school class of 2024 🐾.

If you are interested in joining our next puppy pre-school in February, please phone the clinic on 09 424 7752.

03/01/2024

Found bird! 🦜

A kind member of the public has found a bird around Kenneth Hopper place Manly. We believe its a Lorikeet, with a red tag. If you think this might be your bird or know someone that's missing one don't hesitate to contact us on 09 424 7752.

19/12/2023

Congratulations to Thandi, Gemmy, Kasanova, Kruzer and Willis for graduating our December Puppy pre-school class🐾.

If you are interested in signing up to our puppy pre-school, please phone the clinic on 09 424 7752.

17/12/2023

Christmas And New Year Hours:

Whangaparaoa Vet Centre will be closed on the 25th, 26th of December, as well as the 1st, and 2nd of January. If you are in need of Veterinary assistance during those times, please contact the North Shore After Hours located in Glenfield, on (09) 4435640.

We would like to say thank you to all our wonderful clients for trusting us with the care of your furry family members. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. From all of our veterinary team, we wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday season!🎄🥰

14/12/2023

We have an awesome Barkers hamper to give away, filled with lots of goodies to help make Christmas even more special!

During the months of December, January and February any purchase of Bravecto products will automatically enter your name in the draw to win this delicious hamper.

Be in to win a treat for yourself while looking after your best-fur-friend. 🎄

06/12/2023

Update: Owner found

Have you lost a Turtle?
A kind member of the public has brought in a Reeve's Turtle. Was found on Polkinghorne road in Whangaparaoa.

If you think this might be your Turtle, do not hesitate to contact us on 09 424 7752

05/10/2023

Have you lost your cat?

A kind member of the public has brought in a ginger long haired male neutered cat. He was found on Ozone rd in Whangaparaoa. He is microchipped but unfortuntely, the owners have not been registered under his chip. He is very friendly and seems well fed. He has a blue and silver star collar.

If you think this might be your cat, do not hesitate to contact us on 09 424 7752

Details:

S*x: Male Neutered cat
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Colour: Ginger/red tabby
Age: Roughly 9 months
Microchipped but not registered.

15/09/2023

Unfortunately, we have had a deceased female Siamese cat left outside our clinic. She is not microchipped. She was found between Manly and Stanmore bay. If you think this might be your cat please don't hesitate to give us a call on 09 424 7752
We will hold her body here for 7 days 🐾🌈

Send a message to learn more

04/09/2023

It’s nice to see the back of the colder months as we finally push on towards warmer weather. But of course, as the temperature increases so do the fleas! It’s important to maintain flea control all year round as fleas are constantly present in our lovely coast climate but it is during the warmer months that they are particularly abundant. Now is the time to ensure your pet is protected and ready for the oncoming summer with these Bravecto promotions!

21/08/2023

We have had a deceased male tabby cat brought into the clinic. Found on Walbrook Road in Manly with no microchip. Please phone 09 424 7752 if you think this may be your cat.

03/08/2023

August Is Oral Health Awareness Month!

Did you know that at the age of 2 around 70% of cats and 80% of dogs are already beginning to show signs of dental disease? Just like us, cats and dogs can suffer from oral health issues, problems that begin with the build up of plague that hardens into tartar. If left untreated, this can lead to gingivitis, a condition where the gums become inflamed and painful. Eventually periodontal disease will develop, which not only means the loss of teeth, but also puts other organs in the body at risk for infection and disease. A healthy smile means a healthy pet and there are a number of ways to keep your pet's teeth clean! From specialised diets, to dental treats, to water-additives and special pet toothpaste, speak to the nurses at reception to find out what works for you and your pet to keep you both smiling.

With moderate to severe tartar build up, a dental cleaning is necessary where the teeth are scaled and polished to properly treat dental disease. This involves a general anaesthetic in order to properly clean the mouth and assess the health of the teeth. This is often the best way to stay on top of and maintain oral health, as a scale and polish will ensure the teeth are clean and healthy before continuing on with dental maintenance through brushing, and dental diets, treats, and special dental toys. If you are interested in a dental cleaning for your pet and would like to know more, our nurses at reception would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

17/07/2023

Well, it’s official! We’re well and truly over halfway through the year and experiencing a very chilly winter. Just like us, our pets can suffer from the change in temperature, with older pets especially feeling the cold. It’s at this time that we may recognise changes in our pets with the weather causing extra challenges to overcome and aggravating existing conditions.

You may notice that your pet seems reluctant to be active, especially first thing in the morning, with dogs experiencing intermittent lameness and a reluctance to run, and cats having difficulty jumping up on to furniture and grooming themselves. This can be a sign of arthritis – a problem that isn’t exclusive to old pets. The most common form of arthritis found in pets is degenerative joint disease, which is a progressive condition that can occur due to age, past injuries, or genetics, but there are many options available to manage it.

If you believe your pet may be showing signs and you’d like some more information, you are welcome to contact the clinic to book in an appointment with your vet to discuss the range of supplements, specialised diets, and medications available to decide the best course of action for your pet.

Stay warm out there!

All the best,
The team at Whangaparaoa Vet Centre.

18/06/2023

Puppy Preschool Graduates 🐾
Introducing our wonderful June preschool graduates. What an amazing class! We had so much fun and clearly too excited to sit still for photos. 🙂
Excited to see you all grow up and come visit.
Congratulations Nova, Snowy, Lemon and Rosie, Oscar and Tilly 🎉 Missing Rip who couldn't make it.

23/05/2023

🐾Puppy Preschool Graduates 🐾
Introducing our lovely May preschool graduates. What an amazing small class! We had so much fun and clearly too excited to sit still for photos 🙂
Congratulations Sneaker and Lexie! missing Willow and Chance🎉

05/05/2023

An update on Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre's opening hours.

From Monday May 8 our opening hours will be as follows:

Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm
Saturday 8.30am-3.00pm
Sunday 10.00am-12.00pm

Our friendly team on reception are always available to answer any questions or book an appointment for you and your pet on
09 4247752

02/05/2023

UPDATE: Owner has been found

Have you lost your cat?

A kind member of the public has brought in an elderly cat, unfortunately he is very unwell and we need to contact his owners urgently.

Details:
Male neutered cat
Black/ Tuxedo colouring
Elderly
No microchip
Found on Ellenbury Place, Stanmore Bay

Please call us on 09 424 7752 if you suspect this may be your cat

27/04/2023

🐕Puppy Preschool🐩
Do you have a new puppy in your life? Would you like to learn some vital skills to help your puppy out?
Here at Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre we run a positive reinforcement puppy preschool for dogs aged 8 weeks to 20 weeks. Come join our next class starting on 5th May at 7:15pm.
With a special guest dog trainer from Hibiscus Coast Dog Training Club on the final night who will teach you all the extra ins and outs of having an amazing puppy.
In the 2 weeks we will cover topics such as;
🐾 Sit, down, come (recall)
🐾 Socialisation
🐾 Avoiding separation anxiety
🐾 Lead walking
🐾 Body language
🐾 and many more!
If this sparks your interest, would love to hear from you. Simply give us a call on 094247752 to secure a spot or find out more! Limited spots so get in quick!
Pictured is Gemma from our January class.

24/04/2023

Lest We Forget, the sacrifice and strength shown 108 years ago.

We are CLOSED for ANZAC Day and will resume normal business on Wednesday 26th April.
ANZAC Day is a time of remembrance and appreciation. This year you can show appreciation to your best-fur-friend and make them these dog-friendly ANZAC biscuits:

INGREDIENTS
1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup natural applesauce
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
2 tbsp golden syrup or molasses
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 175°C and line a tray with baking paper.
Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the oats, and coconut.
In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, & golden syrup.
Stir the bicarbonate of soda into the liquid mixture.
Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Using a spoon, roll out bite-size balls and place on baking tray.
Bake for 12-15min or until golden. Make sure they have cooled down before serving to your dog!

**Recipe credited to https://www.doggygrub.com.au/

06/04/2023

We are urgently looking for the owners of a very unwell cat that has been brought to us this afternoon. The cat is a ginger, domestic short hair, female with a distinctive lump near the left eye. Elderly and very thin, may have been missing for a while. Please contact the clinic on 09 4247752 if you think this may be your cat.

28/03/2023

Easter Opening Hours:
Good Friday 7th April - CLOSED
Saturday 8th April - Open 8:30am - 3pm for emergencies and case-by-case basis
Sunday 9th April - CLOSED
Easter Monday 10th - CLOSED

Emergency services are available such as North Shore Veterinary & Critical Care (09 4435640) and Animal Referral Centre (09 2815815). Please ensure you call before arrival to allow their staff to prepare.

While we enjoy hunting for Easter eggs and eating chocolate, this is a treat our furry family members should avoid! Chocolate contains a derivative of coffee called 'theobromine' and is unable to be digested by dogs. If you see or suspect your dog has eaten chocolate of any amount, please contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. Even if your dog doesn't show symptoms, it is best to seek professional guidance. Signs of chocolate toxicity show around 6-12 hours after ingestion, long after absorption has taken place, making it far more complicated to treat in clinic. Typical symptoms of chocolate ingestion can include: diarrhoea, panting, general restlessness, increased thirst and urination, and seizures.

We wish you a safe and paws-itive Easter!

From the team at Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre

18/03/2023

🐾Puppy Preschool Graduates 🐾
Introducing our marvellous March preschool graduates. What an amazing class! We had so much fun and clearly too excited to sit still for photos 🙂
Congratulations Maziken, Jolly, Abigail, Kaia, Nala and Richie!🎉

03/03/2023

Be in to win this PEPPER & ME hamper!

During the month of March any purchase of Bravecto products will automatically enter your name in the draw to win this delicious hamper. Be in to win a treat for yourself while looking after your best-fur-friend.

Did you know.. fleas are more active during Autumn than any other time of year? This is due to fleas preferring cooler temperatures for reproduction and our pets gaining their lovely, thick winter coats - the perfect cozy home for a flea. The best way to avoid flea related concerns is to use all year round prevention.

Entries for the competition will be accepted until 7:00pm Friday, 31st March 2023. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday, 2nd April 2023. Please ensure your details including phone number and email address are correctly stated on your account with us.

18/02/2023

🐾Puppy Preschool Graduates 🐾
Introducing our wonderful February puppy preschool graduates. We had a we range of pups this time around but everyone did so well and they al did so amazing! You guys rock🙂
Congratulations Max, Murphy, Dalai, Mazzy, Rocky, Happy, Beau, Blue and Vanya.

12/02/2023

🌧Cyclone Gabrielle🌪

Despite the terrible weather, Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre is still open for business. Please be mindful of the weather and only come in if necessary.
Please leave vaccinations, monthly injections, etc. for after the storm to allow more urgent patients to be seen.
You are welcome to collect prescriptions and food at any time.
We will be open as usual from 8am-7pm Monday-Friday.
Stay safe and warm