News & information
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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…
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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…
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Foaling- Are you prepared?
Oct 21 2016
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Oct 21 2016
One of the most common injuries we see in small animal practice is a ruptured or partial tear to a ACL. Dogs of all breeds may suffer these injuries,and we…
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Strangles
Oct 21 2016
Strangles is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equisubspecies equi. It occurs worldwide and is very contagious. The disease is called strangles because the swollen glands can squash the airway and make…
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Backyard Chickens
Oct 21 2016
Lots of people in the Macedon Ranges have a few backyard chickens to give them fresh eggs and enjoy watching them scratching around the garden. Backyard chickens live a very…
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X-rays and ultrasounds
Oct 21 2016
The Gisborne Veterinary Clinic works hard to make sure our patients are given optimum care when they are ill. One of the ways we work to arrive at a diagnosis…
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FIV and your cat
Oct 21 2016
Feline immunodeficiency virus is disease that affects a cat’s immune system that currently has no cure. The immune system is a natural defence against diseases and infections and when FIV…
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Current Equine Vaccine Advisory Protocol
Oct 21 2016
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The merit of routine urine sample testing
Oct 21 2016
As our pets are not able to communicate any pain or discomfort that they experience, we as veterinarians have to deduce from the clinical signs we observe any underlying illness,…
