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Sportmix recall
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have advised us New Zealand is one of the countries potentially impacted by the Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc recall of some of its Sportmix pet food pro…Read more about 'Voluntary recall of some Sportmix pet food products'...
COVID-19 and pets update
With the re-emergence of COVID-19 in our community, we thought it worth updating you about what we know about animals and COVID-19.
COVID-19: self isolation and animals
Here are some recommendations from the NZVA on steps you can take to effectively care for your animals during the self-isolation period.
Companion animal veterinarians - PetPlan insurance policies
We’ve had several queries from members about the PetPlan insurance policy process. So, we asked PetPlan for clarification about what they require.
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Fireworks Season - How to help our patients get through it
With Guy Fawkes just around the corner, you may be getting an increased number of queries from clients about managing their pet’s anxiety during this time.
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NZVA Media Release: NZVA advocates for ethically sourced puppies
The New Zealand Veterinary Association has issued advice to prospective dog owners in light of recent news media coverage highlighting animal health and welfare concerns regarding puppy farming.
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