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West Coast Vets work closely with the local Department of Conservation to treat wildlife that have been involved in an accident or who require emergency care. Some kiwi may require fluids prior to being flown to Massey or the Wildlife Centre in Dunedin for ongoing care.

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Latest news

Transitioning on to and off of a winter diet

May 28th 2026Over winter most of you will feed your cows a crop of some sort (kale, fodder beet, swedes, raphno, etc.) in combination with silage and/or grass. To change their diet from a pasture-based diet to aRead more

Liver fluke popped up as an issue?

May 28th 2026It's a parasite with a very complex life cycle and requires the mud snail as an intermediate host. Due to this, it's normally found in wet, humid environments, which is why it is only reallyRead more

New Crypto vaccine for the toolbox

May 28th 2026Calf scours are one of the most frustrating problems on-farm to manage. Not only do they result in reduced growth rates and more calf deaths, they also increase the workload of calf rearers and canRead more

Managing high cell counts ahead of dry-off

March 5th 2026One issue that we are seeing on quite a few farms is elevated cell counts, and an increase in clinical and sub-clinical mastitis. If this is happening to you, you are not alone! Below are a Read more

Cows getting tick'ed off this season?

March 5th 2026We’re seeing a noticeable increase in reports of ticks this season, particularly on locally grazed cattle around the top of the Grey Valley, in the generally warmer and drierRead more

Seeing more with ultrasound

February 24th 2026Ultrasound 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 asRead more

Clear answers with X-rays

February 24th 2026X-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 investigateRead more

Why an in-house laboratory matters

February 24th 2026Our in-house labs allow us to run a wide range of tests without sending samples away. This includes blood, urine testing and cytology. Because these tests are done in-clinic, results are oftenRead more

Arthritis in pets - How we can help

January 12th 2026Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain. It affects one in five adult dogs and is more common in older dogs. Cats can also develop arthritis as they get older, withRead more

Keep your furry friend smiling

January 9th 2026Nothing 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 theirRead more

Preparing your pet for stress-free vet visits

January 1st 2026Getting 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 ourRead more

A healthy guide to feeding pets

December 24th 2025When 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 ifRead more

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