http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz en-us Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:54:48 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/160851/seeing-more-with-ultrasound/ Ultrasound is a safe, radiation-free imaging tool that uses sound waves to create live images of your pet’s soft tissues and organs. It’s commonly used to investigate concerns such as vomiting or diarrhoea, loss of appetite, weight loss, difficulty urinating, to assess organ health, or to check trauma-related issues like internal bleeding or fluid build up in the chest or abdomen.Because ultrasound shows movement as it happens, it helps our vets understand not just w... Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:56:31 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post160851 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/160847/clear-answers-with-x-rays/ X-rays are a fast, non-invasive way for our vets to look inside your pet’s body and understand what might be causing pain, illness, or changes in behaviour. They’re commonly used to investigate things like internal injuries, tumours, fractures, dental disease, and swallowed foreign objects - especially when time matters. Because many problems can’t be seen or felt during a physical exam alone, X-rays help us get clearer answers sooner, so we can make the right deci... Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:43:42 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post160847 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/160844/why-an-in-house-laboratory-matters/ Our in-house lab allows us to run a wide range of tests without sending samples away. This includes blood and urine testing, cytology and more. Because these tests are done in-clinic, results are often available within minutes, not days. External labs can take from 24-72 hours. That speed really matters. In emergency situations, such as toxic ingestion, sudden collapse or serious injury, fast results help our vets make informed decisions and begin targeted, potentially life-s... Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:26:08 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post160844 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/160166/a-look-at-liver-biopsies/ It's a procedure performed under local anaesthetic to retrieve a small piece of liver tissue. We typically biopsy 10 random cows of variable age and production status from a herd, to get a sample that represents the farm as a whole.... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:58:30 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post160166 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/160164/preventing-facial-eczema/ Facial eczema is a disease associated with the fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which grows on dead grass at the bottom of short pasture.In hot, humid weather it produces spores containing the mycotoxin 'sporidesmin'. This is toxic to the liver and bile ducts in cattle and sheep. When the liver and bile ducts are damaged, phytoporphyrin (a waste product from breaking down the chlorophyl in plants that are consumed), cannot be excreted and builds up. High levels of phytoporphyrin cause hypersens... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:40:17 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post160164 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/127278/keep-your-furry-friend-smiling/ Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day. Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for their overall health and wellbeing.The build-up of dental plaque (a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth) can lead to oral health issues in your pet, such as gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth loss.... Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post127278 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/158482/tibial-plateau-levelling-osteotomy/ We are now able to perform Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) at our clinic! An advanced orthopaedic surgical procedure, TPLO is used to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in dogs. The CCL is the main stabilising ligament in a dog's knee/stifle joint, and when it ruptures the joint becomes unstable, painful, and prone to arthritis. ... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:40:32 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post158482 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/135003/preparing-your-pet-for-stress-free-vet-visits/ Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are!Travelling to the clinic and being exposed to a new environment can be challenging for some of our animal companions. While we work hard to ensure your pets are at ease in the clinic, there are also several things that you can do to prepare them and make vet visits a more positive experience.... Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post135003 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/109842/a-healthy-guide-to-feeding-pets/ When feeding your beloved pet, whether it be a new puppy or kitten, or an older cat or dog, there is such a thing as ‘loving them too much’. Overindulging your pet can lead to health problems if they become overweight, so knowing how much, how often, and what to feed them is important.Also, spayed or neutered pets are more likely to feel hungry more often and gain weight more easily. This quite commonly leads to overfeeding. Pet food bags have feeding guides on the back which help you w... Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post109842 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/158132/emergency-vet-visit-or-not/ We always have on-call vets available to provide your pet with urgent/emergency care outside of our clinic's normal business hours – even in the middle of the night or on days like Christmas Day.But how do you tell when your pet needs emergency attention?... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:21:43 +1300 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post158132