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Community effort needed to raise vaccination rates against canine parvovirus

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is urging the public to spread the word about the importance of parvovirus vaccinations with their family, friends, networks, and wider community.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 13 days ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA supports work to speed up availability of new veterinary medicines

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe will be working alongside The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) as they try to improve access to veterinary medicines, according to the Association’s Chief Executive Kevin Bryant.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 14 days ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA celebrates welcome additional support from veterinary nurses

Yesterday’s Government announcement that will allow approved veterinary nurses to perform dental procedures on cats and dogs has been heralded as a big win for the veterinary sector.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 21 days ago Less than a minute to read

Warmer weather brings increased risks to dogs - NZVA

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately if they think their dog has swallowed them.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 2 months ago Less than a minute to read

Animal owners urged to make a list and check it twice these summer holidays

The NZVA is sharing a wide range of resources to help animal owners keep their animals healthy during the summer holiday period, and understand what to do if they have an animal health emergency.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA myth-buster returns to explore responsible antibiotic use in animals

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s (NZVA) Te Pae Kīrehe very own myth-busting veterinarian is back to lift the lid on whether antibiotics are the only way to prevent illness, and if they should always be avoided.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

World AMR Awareness Week: Preventing antibiotic-resistant superbugs is everyone’s responsibility

By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and safeguarding antibiotics for when they are needed most in human and animal health.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA joins petition to ban public fireworks sales and encourages animal owners to plan ahead for 5 November

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is once again voicing its concern about the public sale of fireworks and the risks that fireworks displays – often extending well past Guy Fawkes night - pose to animals.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Fireworks; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

Plan ahead this Halloween to avoid a fur-raising trip to the veterinary clinic

If you’re getting ready to host a Halloween party or expecting trick-or-treaters at your door tomorrow night, you should also be preparing for how you will keep your pets safe and well.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Halloween; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

Are you really ready to give that puppy a furr-ever home?

Potential dog owners should think twice before getting a puppy to make sure they can financially provide for the animal, and ensure it is safe, well-socialised, trained, and mentally stimulated.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 6 months ago Less than a minute to read