When Angus was only 10 weeks old he got too close to a cat who unfortunately scratched his left eye and it went right through the clear protective surface known as the cornea.    Read more

Degenerative joint disease is the number one cause of pain in our pets. 20% of all pets of any age have arthritis. This figure climbs to 90% for the over-tens, afflicting both dogs and cats, particularly large breed dogs. The condition is the result of long-term stresses, from an old injury or from a poorly conformed joint during the growth stages of a puppy or kitten.  A pet doesn’t have to be a senior citizen to benefit greatly from joint care supplements or anti-inflammatories.

When a mother feeds her puppy he receives the perfect mix of antibodies and nutrition to protect and develop his immature protective systems - the digestive system, the skin and coat, immune system, and also his brain. Once weaned, his antibody levels drop, leaving a gap in his immune protection.  Read more

Lulu Belle is a 6 year old female, chocolate point Persian. For years she has had problems with vomiting intermittently but in the last 6 months it had got very bad. She was loosing weight, sometimes collapsing when she vomited and generally feeling very sorry for herself. Read more

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

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

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

This weeks' winning Awesome Service Award is from Slyvia Jennings who nominated vet Steve Mirams from VetCare Grey Lynn. "My cat had been diagnosed with growths that needed a life-saving operation at a cost which I couldn't afford and I had to make the heart-wrenching decision to put her to sleep. Read more