Vetlife Pets

12/12/2025

Planning a getaway with your furry companion? 🚗😺🐶
Whether it’s a beach day or a longer holiday, a little prep goes a long way.

Check out our top tips for stress-free pet travel: https://hubs.la/Q03XyQ470

10/12/2025

🐾 Heading Away This Festive Season? 🎄

Here’s your reminder to make sure your furry friends are up to date with their vaccinations and have the medication they need. If your pet is on regular meds, now’s the perfect time to pop into your local Vetlife clinic to stock up.

08/12/2025

🌞 Summer Socialisation = Higher Kennel Cough Risk 🌞

With dogs mixing more during the holiday season; boarding, daycare, parks, groomers, our veterinary teams see more cases of Canine Cough (Kennel Cough).

✅ Vaccination matters: Protect your dog before summer adventures
✅ Keep coughing dog's home: Avoid contact with others
✅ Watch for: Persistent, hacking cough

📞 Contact your local Vetlife clinic to discuss the Canine Cough vaccine or if you have any concerns.

⚠️ Cases have recently surfaced in Ashburton.

27/11/2025

With spring gardening in full swing and many people tackling pests, it’s a timely reminder about the serious risks bait products can pose to dogs.

Baits containing metaldehyde can be highly toxic and dogs are often drawn to their smell and taste. Even if stored out of reach, dogs may scavenge spilled pellets or find bait in the garden.

Signs of poisoning can include muscle tremors, vomiting, and seizures. In severe cases, even with emergency treatment, recovery may not be possible.

⚠️ If you suspect your dog has ingested bait, please contact your vet immediately.

26/11/2025

🐤 Duckling Fosters Needed! 🐤

Looking to help some little ones this season? If you’re interested in fostering ducklings, please contact:
📍 Vetlife Wanaka – 03 443 6409
📍 Vetlife Alexandra – 03 448 8115

21/11/2025

🎓 Vetlife Wanaka Puppy School Update! 🎓

A big congratulations to our October Puppy School graduates, pictured here in all their cuteness and confidence!

Our November and December classes are fully booked, and we’re excited to already have three new puppies enrolled for January.

Thinking about enrolling your puppy in the new year? 🐶 Now’s the time to secure your spot! Call Vetlife Wanaka on 03 443 6409.

18/11/2025

🐾 Grass Seeds

Some of our clinics are already seeing grass seed problems this season. These tiny seeds can cause big issues for pets!

👉 Check your pets after walks and contact your local Vetlife clinic if you have any concerns!

17/11/2025

Taking your dog on holiday? A little prep goes a long way in keeping things fun and stress-free.

Check out our top travel tips: https://hubs.la/Q03T6M0y0

15/11/2025

🎁 Come into clinic and treat your dog this season! 🐾

Purchase any Yours Droolly 200g–1kg treats from your local Vetlife clinic and receive a free Santa Droolly Dog, thanks to our friends at Yours Droolly!

At participating Vetlife clinics, subject to availability and while stocks last. T&Cs apply. Not valid with other in-clinic offers.

13/11/2025

Whatever adventures await you this summer, be sure to plan for your pets too. Pop into your local Vetlife clinic to chat about vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, vet-recommended pet food and more, so your pet is holiday-ready!

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

With fireworks on sale this week, it’s a good time to plan ahead for your pets. Whether it’s Guy Fawkes, New Year’s Eve, or a local celebration, loud noises and bright lights can cause real stress for pets.

Now’s the time to prepare and protect them. Check out our tips to help keep your animals calm and safe: https://hubs.la/Q03RsPJx0