Paw Justice is an animal welfare organisation based here in NZ which is attempting to stiffen the penalties for mistreatment of animals in our community. They have released a fantastic DoggyDaycareTV DVD for your pooches. Read more

Although you may not realise it, our pets can also be susceptible to diseases related to excessive sun exposure. Numerous cancers can affect the skin of animals and most are linked to spending time in the sun. Sunburn is painful to animals too, so keep your pet out of the sun in the middle of the day during our harsh New Zealand summers. In pets, sunburn can appear as red skin or hair loss, and in severe cases can progress to blistering or the formation Read more

Acupuncture, in some form or other has been around for 5000 years. Records show fish-bone needles were used in China around 3000BC, then around 650 BC during the Zhou Dynasty, the first veterinary text was written including discussions of acupuncture techniques in cavalry horses.  Read more

"Breast and lung cancer have been confirmed in people who are already diagnosed by conventional testing methods by trained dogs using their highly sensitive nose in research studies. Our canine companions are still not officially used in clinical detection but with further positive research this would be a likelihood.”, says veterinarian and ANKC spokesman Dr Peter Higgins. Read more

VetCare continued it's sponsorship of top agility dog events, culminating this year in the Akarana Championships out at Ardmore. Clubs and their fun-loving pooches came from all over the top of the North Island to test their athletic abilities. As predicted Border Collies dominated the senior ranks with their blend of smarts, speed and powers of concentration.  Read more

Hi, my name is Jody Hall. I am the new face at Vetcare and would like to tell you a bit about myself. I graduated as a vet from Massy University in 1991 but for the last 6 yrs I have been living and working as a vet in Rugby England. Read more

Scientists have obtained evidence that the dog has a single origin in time and space, and an estimation of the time of origin, number of founders and approximate region, which also gives potential clues about the human culture involved. Read more

So what do you do if you want the best for your pet without the worry of being unable to afford expensive treatment?  Pet insurance is the answer. By taking out pet insurance, you’re not only helping to cushion the costs of expensive veterinary procedures but also ensuring that your pets will get the treatment they need.  Read more

What your pets are watching on TV these days. Contrary to popular belief Cats and Dogs can take in a lot of visual information while they watch their favourite Television shows, and this doesn’t have to be restricted just to “Animal Planet”. Read more