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It's a busy month of A&P shows for the district. North Canterbury Vets will have a tent at each of these shows, come and visit and see our show day dog food specials. We will also have lots of exciting things to look and read about in our tent. We hope to see you there!

Like humans, what animals eat is vitally important to their health and wellbeing. With so many food options for cats and dogs, it can be difficult to know what is right and wrong. NCVC Vet Yvonne helps explain what is good and bad. You can read the article below. 

We're giving away a 3kg bag of Black Hawk dog food, to enter click on the link below to our Facebook page. Plus read about Charlie, our recent patient who ate a corn cob and became a very sick dog. 

Thank you from the Team at North Canterbury Vets.

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Cat & Dog Nutrition

Have you ever wondered what is the 'right' food for your cat or dog? How long should they be on puppy/kitten food for? What about bones for dogs? Is your dog allergic to something?

For many years “Tux biscuits and dog roll” has been the go-to diet for Pet owners across New Zealand but in the last few decades animal nutrition science has come a long way. Animals may grow and survive on some of these diets but our aim is to have them thrive and promote longevity. 

Dogs and cats require nourishment from the same essential nutrient groups as humans namely; protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and most importantly fresh water.  However, the ratios at which these different nutrients are needed by different species and even different breeds within a species differ greatly.  

Every pet is as unique as a fingerprint and will require a diet that is suited to their individual needs. A Huntaway in full work will require a much different diet than the little chihuahua that graces your lap.

Pet Insurance

Every week we have animals with injuries or health problems that we could do so much more for if cost was taken out of the equation. We regularly have pets that are put to sleep for financial reasons after injury or sickness. Insuring your pet gives you the liberty to give them the best treatment options not just what fits the budget.

We have information on some of the policies on offer in clinic so contact us if you would like to discuss this further.

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Patient Profile: Charlie

Corn on the cob is delicious for humans but very dangerous for dogs. Here is a story about one of our patients, Charlie, he ate a corn cob and became very sick.

My name is Charlie, and not too long ago I had to go to the Amberley Clinic because I was vomiting and very quiet, so my owner was quite worried about me. You see a few weeks before my visit I had found a delicious Corn Cob in the rubbish bin and had eaten it; but the corn cob got stuck in my intestines.

The lovely vets at Amberley after doing some bloods and x-rays to see what was making me feel ill saw that I had a blockage. So into surgery we went, and I was lucky my owner had brought me in because the stuck corn cob was doing all sorts of damage to my intestines. It was so bad parts of it had to be removed. I woke up on a Continuous Rate Infusion of pain killers (so the fluids would slowly keep my pain killers topped up so I felt no pain). I felt so much better I went home, unfortunately, I wasn’t out of the woods yet…

Puppy Preschool

Puppy Preschool is a fantastic way to create a bond, learn useful tips and socialise your puppy, as well as get your puppy used to visiting the vet clinic. We run these courses at our Amberley & Culverden clinics, call these clinics to find out when the next course is running.

Puppies learn:
- How to behave in both human and canine company
- How to perform fundamental commands such as sit, stay, come here, and heel 

You learn:
- About healthcare for your pup
- Key pointers to help your puppy and family have fun together

Here are some pictures of recent graduates in training at our Culverden clinic.

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