Tag: Companion animal

News

Read about recent events, essential information and the latest community news.

Canine cough update

Over the last two weeks, we have been made aware of increased case numbers of canine cough in parts of the country. Reports have also detailed that a number of these cases have developed an acute bronchopneumonia.

Read more about 'Canine cough update'...


Veterinary Association echoes concerns about feral cats used for rabbit control

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has added its voice to the concerns already expressed by the Central Otago community and Predator Free NZ about feral cats being released onto rural properties in an attempt to manage rabbit and rodent populations.

Read more about 'Veterinary Association echoes concerns about feral cats used for rabbit control'...


Update on companion animal dentistry and Significant Surgical Procedures

Companion Animal Veterinarians branch to become Healthy Pets New Zealand’s first Research in Practice Partner

The Companion Animal Veterinarians branch (CAV) of the New Zealand Veterinary Association has signed an agreement to become Healthy Pets New Zealand’s first Research in Practice Partner.

Read more about 'Companion Animal Veterinarians branch to become Healthy Pets New Zealand’s first Research in Practice Partner'...


Request for samples for molecular survey of the canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) in New Zealand

During 2021, MSD Animal Health and Massey University are collaborating on a parvovirus study: ‘A Molecular Survey of Canine Parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) in New Zealand’. The aim of this study is to estimate the relative prevalence of parvovirus subtypes in naturally infected New Zealand dogs.

Read more about 'Request for samples for molecular survey of the canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) in New Zealand'...


Parvovirus

Remember to vaccinate your puppies against parvovirus! Parvovirus (‘parvo’) is a highly contagious, viral disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract of dogs.

Read more about 'Has your puppy been vaccinated against parvovirus?'...


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'...