Marshall and Pringle Kaiapoi

24/04/2025

23/04/2025

A reminder we are closed tomorrow to observe Anzac Day.
The After Hours Vet is available anytime we are not. 🐶🐱

Our team will be taking some well earned days off over the coming weeks 💙

Anytime we are closed, the After Hours team is available.
📍146 Antigua Street, CHCH 📱 03 366 1052

23/04/2025

What did you get up to with your furry friends this Easter weekend? 📸 🐣

21/04/2025

Pet pairs are the best! 💙🐾

Meet Hennessy & Alfie, the ginger and grey/white duo.

And Julien & Javad, the Siamese & Oriental siblings.

We love meeting duos, and seeing their different quirks and personalities combine into a beautiful partnership 😻

(Hennessy was unable to pose, she was super into the treats 😹)

18/04/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend! 🐾

16/04/2025

🐾Our kitty cats can be complete enigma's - but they do give some things away.
💙These are some signs to look out for that your cat needs to see a vet:

▪ Weight gain or loss
▪ Issues with toileting or suddenly becoming litter tray avoidant
▪ Bad breath and difficulty chewing
▪ Restless or suddenly sleeping lots
▪ New lumps or bumps
▪ Drinking more
▪ Refusing to jump up or becoming exercise intolerant

🐾CONTACT US AT:
03 327 8455
www.petmed.co.nz

14/04/2025

A round up of some of the gorgeous faces we have seen over the past few weeks! 🐾
Featuring Floki, Benji, Yogi Bear, Holly, Rocky and Kevin. 💙

11/04/2025

Our team will be taking some well earned days off over the coming weeks 💙

Anytime we are closed, the After Hours team is available.
📍146 Antigua Street, CHCH 📱 03 366 1052

09/04/2025

We are so proud of our vet Dr Cathy Po***ck, who recently volunteered for a week in beautiful Samoa! 💙

🐾 Cathy had this to say about her trip:

"The trip was organised by South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW) a New Zealand based charity who send volunteer veterinarians and vet nurses to provide veterinary care to animals living in Pacific Island communities. These communities often have no access to veterinary care at other times. The team was 5 volunteers (2 vets and 3 vet nurses). On the island we were supported by local community representatives, who provided accommodation and kept us well fed.

Each day we travelled to a different village, and set up our surgical clinic. The locals with arrived in good numbers with their cats and dogs, so the clinics were very busy, and the work was non-stop in very hot humid conditions.

Most animals underwent desexing surgery, and in addition flea, tick and worm treatment, and vaccinations. Medical conditions like wounds and infections were also treated.

The warmth and hospitality of the local people made our time there a pleasure. Often the whole family arrived with their pet, and were very interested and grateful for the care their pet received.

A highlight was having time to unwind with a swim in the warm, clear sea at the end of a busy day, and enjoying the sunset." 🐾

07/04/2025

🐣 Easter is a fun (and delicious) time for humans - but some of the food we enjoy poses dangers to our pets!

🍫 Chocolate is a great treat for us, and very toxic for our pets. Increased amounts in the house means there is a higher chance a pet will gain access to it. Keep eggs and treats well out of pets reach.

🍇 Sultanas, grapes and raisins should NEVER be given to a pet in ANY amount. Hot cross buns contain these ingredients.

🍬 Sugar free is not okay for our pets. Anything sugar free likely contains the product Xylitol - which may cause serious harm to your pet.

🎀 Decorations, fake grass etc should all be kept out of reach of pets. Anything ingested could cause a blockage in the gut.

❗ If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn't have - contact your vet immediately ❗

03 327 8455
www.petmed.co.nz

04/04/2025

We are so proud of our newest nurse Emily who attended her graduation at Wolfbrook Arena last week 🐾 She has graduated with a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing.
We look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish 💙

03/04/2025

If you love what we do and who we are - PLEASE VOTE 🐾🐾💙

VOTE HERE: https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pawsies/vet-team-of-the-year

02/04/2025

Great advice on what to do if you find a stray pet 🐾

When you find an animal you suspect is lost, we strongly recommend your first step is to have it scanned for a microchip. If a microchip is found and it is registered, the guardian can be contacted immediately! 🐱🐶

Then, creating a FOUND pet listing on LostPet is easy! You don't even need to log in OR create an account to do this. 🐴🐇🐑🦜

Check out our found pet advice for other actions you can take: https://ow.ly/42sg50VrWFC

02/04/2025

March has come and gone!
Here is what's been going on at Petmed this month 🐾

💙We had a new sign installed on the clinic, and we are very excited to have it updated!
💙Our vet Cathy Po***ck spent a week in the Islands doing volunteer work, we are very proud of her and her contribution to her profession and animal welfare.
💙A reminder to keep up with your flea and worm treatments - Autumn doesn't slow the fleas down!
💙It is also a good time to book your senior pet in for a wellness check before we enter the colder winter months.

Contact us: 03 327 8455 or [email protected] 🐾

Make sure you're following us on instagram! ✨

31/03/2025

💙🐾Multicat households are common, and fights can occur. We may never have friendship between our cats, but peace and tolerance is definitely possible!

OUR TIPS:
1️⃣ Have multiple litter trays available.
2️⃣ Have multiple feed and water stations.
3️⃣ Offer lots of high spots and hiding places.
4️⃣ Offer lots of scratching posts and toys.
5️⃣ Keep litter trays extremely hygienic.
6️⃣ Use pheromone sprays.
7️⃣ Spread your attention across all your cats.
8️⃣ Use treats and rewards when they are together to create positive associations.
9️⃣ Spey and neuter all cats in the household.
🔟 Notice signs that your cats are unhappy together early and step in.

28/03/2025

Learning your pets normal behaviors, attitudes and daily routine helps us to know when things are changing with them. The signs of pain, ageing and illness can be subtle.

▪ Behaviour
▪ Daily routine
▪ Eating and drinking pattern
▪ Skin and coat
▪ Sleeping and napping
▪ Toilet habit
▪ Breathing rate
▪ Exercise tolerance
▪ Interaction with you and your family

🐾If you notice changes, a health check would be appropriate.

CONTACT US:
03 327 8455
www.petmed.co.nz

26/03/2025

Last week we had our new sign installed ✨
The previous one had become worn and wasn't lighting up correctly, so it was time for an upgrade.

We feel it looks pawsitively awesome! 😻

Thank you to Ross from Signtalk for his hard work.

24/03/2025

This adorable family visited us the other day, they all lined up to wait for the treats from the nurses! 🐾🥰

Meet Meg, Tui and Bandit 🐾💙