Crags Veterinary Clinic & Shop

30/05/2026

WARNING:

Since the last storm we had quite a few cases of "pesticide-like" poisoning after the walk on the beach, botn NV and town. Two cases were serious and required repeated treatment. Symptoms were: disorientation, vomiting, ataxia, even the loss of consciousness. In all cases symptoms started shortly after the return from the beach. The beach is currently full of debris, possibly mixed with chemicals washed out of the damaged sheds and garages. Please, be very careful and if possible, avoid off leash beach walks for a while.

12/05/2026

Driving to work today. I hope everyone is safe. The clinic is open, I drive between the clinic and out patients and connection is very patchy, but I come to the clinic all the time to check on the patients, so please, be patient if you have to wait a bit. Difficult time for all of us right now, but just look at the beauty around💞

11/05/2026

Good Morning:) The connection is bad, so please, bear with us, but the clinic and shop are open and we are doing our very best to attend to all the patients in need under this difficult weather conditions.

05/05/2026

Important notice:

Because of the heavy rains predicted for tomorrow the Crags Vet Clinic and shop will be open on the demand only. If you call for the emergencies, consults or your shopping needs, we will wait for you at the clinic, but please let us know at least 15 minutes beforehand. Number to call is the clinic number 066 4411966 or WA message to dr. Magdalena at 078 164 94 71.

13/04/2026

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Ticks are highly adapted ectoparasites with life cycles that are closely tied to environmental triggers like temperature and humidity.
Breeding and Life Cycle Overview
Most ticks of veterinary importance are "three-host ticks," though some, like Rhipicephalus microplus (the cattle tick), are "one-host ticks."
Breeding typically occurs on the host:

Pheromones: Adult females release s*x pheromones to attract males while feeding.

Mating: For Ixodid (hard) ticks, mating usually happens on the animal. The female must take a large blood meal (engorgement) to provide the nutrients needed for vitellogenesis (egg production).

Oviposition: Once mated and engorged, the female drops into the environment (pasture/soil) to lay thousands of eggs in a single batch before dying.

Breeding Season and Environmental Triggers
The "tick season" is determined by when larvae, nymphs, or adults become active, often referred to as seasonal periodicity.

Photoperiod & Temp: Increasing day length and temperatures above 10°C–15°C usually trigger emergence from diapause (a state of suspended animation).

Humidity: High relative humidity (often >80%) is critical for egg survival and to prevent desiccation of questing ticks in the pasture.

29/03/2026

I really wish that all dog owners did the research on the breed or the mix breed they are planning to get, there seems to be so much misunderstanding, brain washing by "greeders" and subsequently suffering because of lack of this knowledge...

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15/03/2026

We see a lot of dental and periodontal disease in our patients, often found during the exams for different conditions. Some quite serious problems too, which went undetected by the owners. So it is really good idea to look into your dogs mouth and record any changes of the color, smell and deformation, however small. It can be a source of the serious discomfort for your pet.

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08/03/2026

This is the answer to the conversation that I often have with my elderly clients and friends🤗🤗
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18/02/2026

Little reminder: we see so much biliary now towards the end of the dry summer. Please, protect your animals, our area is ridden with ticks.

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Ticks lay eggs in large batches, often thousands at a time! Females typically drop off the host, lay eggs on the ground, and then die. Eggs hatch into larvae, starting the cycle again.
Ticks can lay a crazy number of eggs - typically between 1,000 to 3,000 eggs at a time, depending on the species

10/02/2026

Jane said that many bears ago... can we please hear it now...🙏