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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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NZVA backs international welfare group calling for an end to the promotion of extreme body shapes in dogs
Advertising companies, media, and social media content producers need to stop using images that normalise dogs bred with extreme conformations that are harmful to the animals’ health and wellbeing.
Sir John Kirwan gives wellbeing advice to veterinary professionals
Speaking at the 2024 New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) and New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) conference, the rugby legend and mental health advocate challenged his audience to Do One Thing (DOT) every day that boosts their wellbeing.
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Taking Animal Health Forward: Industry experts share their view at NZVA & NZVNA Conference
The animal health sector needs to change to keep up with the times, according to the discussion at a breakfast event hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim at the NZVA and NZVNA Conference in Christchurch.
