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Hip Dysplasia: What is it and what can you do about it?
Hip scoring, dysplasia and osteoarthritis are terms that you may come across frequently when thinking about getting a new puppy, researching new breeds or simply wondering why your own dog is a little bit slower to get up or has
Ectopic Ureters – Marty’s rare condition
Ectopic Ureters – Marty’s rare condition Marty, an adorable golden retriever puppy, was just 15 weeks old when he first presented to the VSA team in Sylvia Park. He presented initially to the medicine department for urinary incontinence which was
Parvovirus Outbreak 2022
Parvovirus – what every dog owner should know We generally see an increase in cases of parvovirus over the summer months, but this year has seen an especially high number of cases. This is partly because of the weather conditions
KARAKA BERRY TOXICITY FOR PETS
Did you know that Karaka Berries are highly toxic for dogs? The New Zealand native evergreen Karaka tree (Corynocarpus laevigatus) is a common sight in coastal regions, particularly in the North Island. Each year during the Summer to Autumn months
CHRISTMAS DANGERS FOR DOGS
Christmas is a busy time of the year – full of celebrations, indulgence and family time. Our pets are part of the family and also want to be part of the fun but it’s important to know of a few
Auckland Police’s Newest Recruits
Happy news for Vali the Police Dog Here at VSA we are lucky enough to work with some incredible animal services throughout New Zealand, including Auckland Zoo and the NZ Police Dog Section. The hard-working police dogs and their handlers
