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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.
New Zealand Veterinary Association presents poultry industry with leadership award in battle against AMR
In recognition of its work in reducing antibiotic use in chickens, the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) has won the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Award. It is the first time the award has been won by an industry body.
NZVA joins international experts raising awareness about the impact of extreme body conformations on canine health and welfare
Dog owners are being encouraged to think carefully before choosing a pet with extreme conformations – protruding eyes, deep skin folds, and twisted legs - that can lead to long-term suffering and costly veterinary bills.
Celebrating the essential role of Aotearoa’s vets this World Veterinary Day
To mark World Veterinary Day, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is celebrating the country’s veterinarians and the important role they play across the globe in keeping both animals and humans safe.
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Keep dogs away from human treats this Easter to prevent emergency treatment
If chocolate, hot cross buns, and Easter egg hunts are on your agenda this long weekend, make sure they are kept well away from your dog to help avoid an urgent trip to the emergency veterinarian.
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