Love our native bird songs? Time to bell the cat!
When I was growing up in Eastbourne (Wellington) my local hero was ornithologist John Kendrick (1922-2013). I lost count of the number of times...
Fireworks and Freaked Out Dogs
It's only a month or less until our night sky is lit up in remembrance of some guy we know little about.
While fireworks can...
DOC Unveil Two-storey Kauri Mural in the Bay of Plenty
On a chilled winter day, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Bay of Plenty community gathered to commemorate the mighty kauri...
Tui in our Backyard
Tui are beautiful native birds that feed largely on the nectar of flowers which is facilitated by their extraordinary long tongues.
A dusk to dawn bush experience
Experiencing the intensity of the New Zealand bush at night then waking up to hear native birds in a rousing dawn chorus.
However for one...
Five Tips to Boost Your Pet’s Health and Longevity
Provide a loving environment – animals (and humans!) thrive when they are provided with a loving and environment where they are nurtured and...
Kleptomaniac Kyla
Recently, Kyla the Maine Coon kitten came into our clinic feeling unwell, off her food and vomiting. Maine Coons are an increasingly popular breed...
Welcome Bay Vets: A Weighty Winter Issue for Our Four-Legged Friends
Our friends at Welcome Bay Vet Clinic shares the surprising effect winter has on our cute and cuddly four-legged friends.
Cat Fact Sheet – Time to bell the cat!
New Zealanders love native birds in their towns and cities. But a lot of us love our cats too. In urban areas, there are...
Cats and Wildlife
Looking after your cat responsibly ensuring that they are well cared for and do not threaten wildlife is an important part of helping to...