Your Vet Cares

19/04/2025

Easter lands differently for everyone 🐣

While some of us are enjoying a break with whānau, others are working through the weekend – whether in the clinic or on-call.

For veterinary teams, time off isn’t always guaranteed. And emergencies don’t pause for holidays.

Please remember to thank those who choose to spend their time caring for our animals.

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10/04/2025

“Our house is a zoo!”

For some Kiwi households, this has the ring of truth.

According to the 2024 NZ Pet Data Report, 8% of New Zealand households have 4 or more different species living with them 🐶🐱🐴🐰🐟🐹🐷🐥

You can read the whole report here: companionanimals.nz/2024-nz-pet-data-report

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02/04/2025

"How soon can I start vet school?"

We’re loving this learning resource, aimed at school kids Years 4-8 🎒✏️
Young students complete ‘vet school’ and specialise in dogs, horses, cows or chickens. They use data to eliminate possible diagnoses and make a correct diagnosis to rewrite our patient’s story.

Find out more at: schoolkit.co.nz/story-vets

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01/04/2025

"Why does it cost that?!"

That’s what people often ask when it comes to taking their pet to the dentist.

But the answer is simple.

Veterinarians have all the same costs that a human dentist does – expensive equipment, surgical suites, x-rays, and highly-trained staff. What’s more, animals need general anaesthesia to undergo treatment. (They can’t sit in a chair and ‘open wide’ 😊)

Thank you to RNZ's Checkpoint for the opportunity to explain this: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018978572/govt-changing-rules-to-allow-vet-nurses-to-do-dental-procedures

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The government is changing the rules to allow vet nurses to do dental procedures on cats and dogs - work that has in the past been the domain of vets. It's hoped the move will reduce wait times and pressure on vet services, but what about the price? New Zealand Veterinary Association spokesperson Do...

20/03/2025

What's a typical day for a veterinary nurse? It's multi-skilled and very busy.

Just some of their responsibilities are to:
🐾 Triage incoming pets
🩺 Assist vets in consult
💉 Prepare patients & equipment for surgery
😷 Monitor surgical anaesthesia
💊 Administer medications & treatment
🦴 Take x-rays
🦷 Perform certain dental procedures
❤️‍🩹 Monitor the patient’s vitals
🛏️ Ensure the patient’s comfort while in hospital
🍖 Give expert advice on nutrition and at-home care
💕 Provide cuddles, comfort, and paw-holding

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19/03/2025

You'd never say to a teacher, doctor, chef, mechanic, etc. "If you really loved [kids/people/food/cars], you'd do it for free!"

Yet, many pet owners do just that – whether online or even to their vet's face. It's a form of emotional manipulation, and it has to stop.

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Credit: Vets Are People Too

17/03/2025

The numbers are in – and NZ dog-owners deserve a round of ap-paws!

According to the 2024 NZ Pet Data Report, 31% of households share their home with at least one dog 😻 85% of those dogs are desexed (awesome), while 91% are registered with the local council.

You can get the whole report here: https://www.companionanimals.nz/2024-nz-pet-data-report

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11/03/2025

The numbers are in and it’s official – NZ is a nation of cat-lovers!

According to the 2024 NZ Pet Data Report, 40% of NZ households share their home with at least one cat. 96% of those cats are desexed (great work!), while 37% were acquired from SPCA or another animal rescue.

You can get the whole report here: https://www.companionanimals.nz/2024-nz-pet-data-report

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05/03/2025

Not all heroes wear capes 🦸‍♀️🐾

Some wear scrubs, work through lunch, and stay late to comfort scared pets.
Please thank your veterinary nurses – they are the backbone of veterinary care.

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04/03/2025

“I trust you.”
“I brought them in early, just to be safe.”
“What do YOU recommend?”
“They’re doing so much better now...thank you!"

These are simple words, but they mean the world to us.
Read more in our blog, Ways to say thank you to your vet: yourvetcares.com/portfolio/ways-to-say-thank-you/

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24/02/2025

We all wish our pets could stay healthy forever, but illness or injury can happen. And as they grow older, their health needs evolve.

Wondering how much to plan for? Here are some common treatment costs for a labrador.

Learn more at: southerncrosspet.co.nz/customer/planning-for-the-costs-of-veterinary-care-dogs

Credit: Southern Cross Pet Insurance

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19/02/2025

💡 Ever wondered why vet care costs what it does?

We get it – you’ve probably heard people complain about their vet bill. (And maybe you’ve been one of them). But that’s because most people don’t know these 3 facts.

Once you do, you might just see things in a whole new light.

Discover the #1 myth about veterinary care: https://yourvetcares.com/portfolio/whats-the-1-myth-about-veterinary-care/

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18/12/2024

Thank you for supporting in 2024! ❤️ Together, we’re celebrating the amazing veterinary teams who care for our animals every day.

Let’s keep showing our appreciation in 2025 🐾

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16/12/2024

Many veterinary teams go above-and-beyond to care for wildlife in need. They give up their time to this, and cover the costs themselves 🖤

Even dedicated wildlife hospitals rely on grants, donations, and dedicated volunteers to do this work.
If you'd like to help, consider supporting your local wildlife hospital with a donation today 🌿❤️ (Oh, and also say ‘thank you’ to your local vet)

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Image Credit: Selwyn Veterinary Centre

11/12/2024

This old myth is wrong for several reasons! ❌

👉 When pets lick their wounds, they spread bacteria in their mouth directly into the sore.
👉 Their tongue can inflame and irritate the tissue around the wound, making it more painful.
👉 And because it hurts, they lick more—causing a vicious cycle.

That’s why pets with a wound wear an e-collar, so they can’t lick or bite the sore before it’s totally healed.

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10/12/2024

SPCA rescue kitten ‘Rosie’ had a mishap while playing with his brother, the day after they were adopted! 😼 😼

Fortunately, his treatment and full recovery was covered by pet insurance. 😼🍀

You can read Rosie’s full story here: https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pet-hub/real-stories/rosies-story

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