News & information
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Feline vaccine shortage
Nov 08 2023
At Gisborne Vets, we have always been dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. Today, we are writing to inform you about a situation that affects our…
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Shortage of Equine Veterinarians
May 31 2023
Being a vet can be an extremely rewarding job, but we are seeing it become harder to find equine veterinarians to provide enough animal care. It is not only Australia…
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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Aug 10 2022
What is it? Foot and Mouth disease is bacteria like virus which can infect all clove hooved animals (cows, pigs, goats, sheep, camels, deer, elephants etc.). It is not known…
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Equine Gastroscope Day
Feb 23 2022
Do you think your horse might have ulcers? If your horse has unexplained: -weight loss -poor coat quality -behavioural changes -mild colic -inappetance -failure to thrive -poor performance …
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Parasites
Jan 05 2022
When we talk about parasites, it can cover a broad range of little creatures that make home on our pets. Some parasites can go un-noticed for a long period…
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Anxiety during thunderstorms
Jan 05 2022
For some dogs, storms can be a very scary event. It is thought to be that they can sense the changes in air pressure, and they have more sensitive hearing…
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Ingestion of rat baits
Jul 15 2021
Australia wide seems to have been affected by the increasing numbers of rats and mice. They are seeking out warmth and food in any area possible, which may include barns…
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Winter exercise for dogs
Jun 16 2021
During the colder days, it’s so easy to grab your favourite blanket and snuggle up in front of the fireplace with a hot drink. But what about our fur baby…
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Recognizing pain and discomfort in animals
Apr 28 2021
It is expected that animals experience pain even if they cannot exactly perceive or communicate it in the same way people do, but recognising pain or discomfort in animals is…
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Pet Rabbits
Mar 31 2021
Rabbits make great pets. General care for rabbits includes appropriate housing, exercise, socialisation and a specific diet. Some breeds of rabbits, particularly the longer haired rabbits, may require daily grooming.…
