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Totally Vets offers a comprehensive on-farm and in-clinic veterinary service.

25/04/2025

Today we celebrate World Vet Day! 🐶🐱🐴🐮

A day to celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to the care, health and wellbeing of animals. This year’s theme, “Animal health takes a team,” is about acknowledging the teamwork of a range of professionals who all work together to deliver effective veterinary services.

Join us in celebrating our vets and all those that contribute. 💙

16/04/2025

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! 😍🐰🍫

Enjoy all your Chocolate and Hot Cross Buns but remember not to let your furry friends get their paws on your Easter treats! Chocolate and raisins are toxic to cats and dogs even in small doses.

We will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 07 895 8899, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.

07/04/2025

Looking ahead - read our potential animal health issues, tasks to consider and reminders for the coming month 🐄🐑🐎🦌

🔗https://totallyvets.co.nz/looking-ahead/

26/01/2025

Current weather conditions make it time to be on the lookout for barber’s pole worm. ⚠️🪱

Having some knowledge of this parasite (Haemonchus contortus), and its debilitating effect on sheep mobs, is vital to combatting the disease.

Sheep, particularly lambs, need to be observed for classical anaemia signs like lethargy and paleness of the eyes and gums. Other signs in affected animals may be ill-thrift, rapid shallow breathing, animals lagging at the end of the mob and collapsed or dead animals.

Correct timing of drenching and weather observation are important management factors. Barber’s pole is easy to kill but given its short reproductive cycle sheep can become reinfected quickly. Please contact us for further advice on what is suitable for your situation.

🔗https://totallyvets.co.nz/barbers-pole-worm/

20/01/2025

Welcome to our Facial Eczema Spore Count Bulletin for 2025 - this pinned post will be updated each week, so please revisit to see what the spore count is in your area.

For the week ended 02/05/25 the facial eczema rick rating for Taumarunui areas is HIGH.

Please read our full bulletin here:https://totallyvets.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Facial-Eczema-Spore-Count-Bulletin-02-May-2025.pdf

For advice on facial eczema prevention see here: https://totallyvets.co.nz/facial-eczema-all-you-need-to.../

Spore counts can vary greatly between properties and even between paddocks. We encourage farmers to bring in grass samples to get a more accurate idea of the facial eczema risk on their own property. Contact us if you would like more information on bringing in your own samples for testing.

14/01/2025

Summer is a fun time for all however, with it comes some HOT issues for our pets. See below our timely reminders about keeping your pets safe this summer. 👇

🥵 Heatstroke is life-threatening so don’t take the risk. Do not leave your pet in enclosed areas for any length of time, ESPECIALLY the car! Ensure pets always have access to shade and fresh water.

🐕 Don't forget to check the temperature of the pavements or sand before walking your dog. If it's too hot to rest your hand on the pavement or sand for more than seven seconds, then it's too hot for their paws.

💧 Unfortunately, many waterways have lingering toxic algae (cyanobacteria), which can make you and your pets very sick. Look out for signs of blue-green algae in the water before swimming. You can also refer to https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming

🌳 Keep your dog on a leash if you're walking them near karaka trees, and make sure they don't eat any fallen berries. Karaka berries are highly toxic to dogs!

23/12/2024

Looking ahead - read our potential farm and equine animal health issues, tasks to consider and reminders for the coming month 🐄🐑🐎🦌

🔗https://totallyvets.co.nz/looking-ahead/

18/12/2024

Did you know the Christmas holiday period often sees a peak in emergency vet visits?!

We would hate for an emergency vet trip to ruin your Christmas! Here are some of our top tips to keep your pets safe over the festive period:

🎄Fatty Christmas meats such as ham on the bone and pork crackling can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and can lead to pancreatitis.
🎄Fruit cake and Christmas pudding often contain raisins and grapes, which are toxic to your pet.
🎄Chocolate can cause seizures, vomiting, diarrhoea and can potentially kill your pet.
🎄Corn cobs can cause blockages in the intestine that may need to be surgically removed.
🎄Alcohol and caffeine are both very toxic for pets.
🎄Onions and garlic are both toxic and can cause a life-threatening anaemia if ingested.
🎄Pits and seeds of fruits contain a substance that degrades to cyanide which is toxic, and they can also cause blockages and damage to the intestine.
🎄Macadamia nuts, although unlikely to be fatal can cause very uncomfortable symptoms.
🎄While we love a traditional Kiwi Christmas in the sun, our pets can be in danger of heatstroke. Do not leave your pet in an enclosed space for any length of time, ESPECIALLY the car! Make sure you only exercise them during the cool parts of the day and ensure there is always access to shade and fresh water.

The food listed above are just a few common foods of concern, so please stick to your pet’s regular diet and include some pet-friendly treats from our clinic as a Christmas treat. https://totallyvets.co.nz/keeping-our-pets-safe-at-christmas/

08/11/2024

The silly season is fast approaching! Are all your fur friends up to date with their vaccinations? 💉🐶

Whether they're going into the boarding kennels or coming along on the family holiday, ensure they are protected from the nasties. With many dogs socialising over the summer, we do tend to see disease spikes.

Book in early to avoid the Christmas rush!

Give us a call on 07 895 8899 to secure an appointment 💙

24/10/2024

A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 28th October for, Labour Day.

If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 07 895 8899, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.

Enjoy your long weekend! 💙

15/10/2024

With fireworks season quickly approaching, it’s a good time to start preparing our pets for what is often a stressful and frightening time. 💥🫣

A reminder that we stock a number of over the counter natural calming remedies, come in and have a chat to the team about the best solution for your pet.

If your pet needs a little more to take the edge off we can book a consultation with a vet, please book in early to avoid missing out.

Read up on our helpful tips and tricks to help everyone get through (hopefully!) stress-free. 👇
https://totallyvets.co.nz/fireworks-phobias/

Address

168 Hakiaha Street
Taumarunui
3920

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6478958899

Website

https://www.totallyvets.co.nz/

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