News & information

  • Preventing heat stress in pets

    Dec 05 2019

    When the warmer weather is on its way, please be alert to the potential danger to your pets of heatstroke (also known as heat stress). Heatstroke is a common issue…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Dec 05 2019

    Another week has gone by and it’s so much closer to Christmas. I wish I could go meet Santa. That beard of his would be so much fun to dig…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Nov 29 2019

    My sincere apologies for my blog delay this week.  I admit that I have been distracted and a little naughty this week. But it’s not December for a few more…

  • Bush fire season. Are you prepared?

    Nov 27 2019

    With the weather warming up and bush fire season steadily looming towards us, it is important to make sure that we are prepared in case of a fire. Putting some…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Nov 21 2019

    Well, well, well. Don’t we all just rely on technology a lot? Seems the humans had to revert back to paper last weekend due to technical issues. At least we…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Nov 14 2019

    I saw a little bird outside today. I was so close to catching it, I almost jumped for it. But, being a cat with the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic, I thought…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Nov 07 2019

    Well, I almost got blown away in that wind! Crazy stuff going on out there. Pearl opted for the safe option and stayed in bed. For some reason i think…

  • Barry’s Blog

    Oct 31 2019

    The humans asked me to send out a big thank you for attending Paws In The Park on Sunday. Apparently all the dogs behaved themselves. Since it was so good,…

  • What is a Tonometer ?

    Oct 24 2019

    We are excited to announce the arrival of a new piece of equipment which will be an invaluable tool in the assessment of ocular conditions in dogs, cats and horses. A…

  • Progesterone Testing in dogs

    Oct 24 2019

    Our modern blood testing machinery at the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic is now running in-house progesterone testing in bitches. These tests will allow treating veterinarians to predict the optimal time for…