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ARC Vets Specialist and emergency vet hospitals in 2 Auckland locations - (Schnapper Rock and Freemans Bay).

🐾 Long Weekend Plans? We've Got Your Pets Covered! 🐾☀️ Labour Weekend is almost here! Whether you're heading away for a ...
22/10/2026

🐾 Long Weekend Plans? We've Got Your Pets Covered! 🐾

☀️ Labour Weekend is almost here! Whether you're heading away for a few days, enjoying some outdoor adventures, or relaxing at home with your furry family members, we hope you have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

🚨 But remember, pet emergencies don't take public holidays!

Our dedicated emergency veterinary teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Labour Day, at BOTH of our Auckland hospitals.

🏥 ARC North – Albany

🏥 ARC Central – Freemans Bay

From unexpected injuries and illnesses to those worrying moments when something just isn't right, our experienced emergency vets and nurses are here to help, day or night.

📞 If possible, please give us a call before bringing your pet in, so our team can prepare for your arrival and advise you on the best location for care.

💙 Hopefully you won't need us, but it's reassuring to know we're here if you do!

Happy Labour Weekend from all of us at ARC Vets! 🐶🐱🐰

Tiny seed, big problems- The dangers of grass seeds 🌱At this time of year, we wanted to provide a reminder of the danger...
20/10/2026

Tiny seed, big problems- The dangers of grass seeds 🌱

At this time of year, we wanted to provide a reminder of the dangers of grass seeds for pets. These small, seemingly harmless objects have an incredible ability to work their way into fur and pierce the skin of pets and travel around the body, wreaking havoc.

The wonderful team at Southern Cross Pet Insurance have shared a wee write-up about a few experiences pet owners have had to claim on, related to grass seeds. Have a read here: https://www.southerncrosspet.co.nz/pet-hub/tips-and-tricks/grass-seed-danger?utm_campaign=47734106-Quote%20Nurture&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_TMdiHqa7Ik73MxshqV9lsxITtIRs4LWBSxfCkVsRwGnrp3BqWbAisLMyQDYI63Wd1wfhFf7xNI219YfBzwZmAowh14o7ajqUDvwvUDAmq_A_8644&_hsmi=439196807&utm_content=439196807&utm_source=hs_email

And our team have published removing a grass seed from the brain of a young dog! Honestly, these little beasites can get everywhere! Have a read of that extraordinary case here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vru.13307

👉The advice:

Grass seed injuries- what to look for:

Long-haired dog breeds are more susceptible to picking up grass seed barbs on their fur. But all dogs – and even cats – can get grass seed injuries.

💠As a precaution you can keep your pet on a lead around long grass.
💠 Check for seeds on returning home from a walk, particularly around the pads of your dog’s feet, ears and armpits. This will help you find those barbs before they can create a problem.
💠To reduce the chance of seeds getting attached to your pet’s fur, it’s a good idea to keep their hair short around their paws and tummy so a bit of summer grooming can help.

19/10/2026

Hooked on fish hooks 🐶🎣

Before reaching ARC Vets, a 14-year-old Labradoodle had managed to swallow something no dog should ever eat... a barbed fish hook while enjoying a trip to the beach. 🎣🐾

After his family noticed straining to toilet and changes in his stools, radiographs at his referring veterinarian confirmed the fish hook was lodged in his large intestine, and he was referred to ARC Vets for further assessment.

Our ARC North Emergency team, led by Dr Anne Wyer, used imaging, including an air colonography, to confirm the hook's location and ensure there was no evidence of intestinal perforation. Rather than proceeding straight to surgery, the dog underwent a lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.

During the procedure, the fish hook was found to be only superficially embedded in the re**al lining. Using the endoscope to visualise the hook, our team was able to carefully free and remove it without surgery. Apart from a small superficial area of irritation where the hook had caught, there was no significant damage to the bowel, and the dog made an excellent recovery before heading home later that day. ❤️

This case is a great reminder that not every foreign body requires an operation. With advanced endoscopic equipment and experienced emergency vets and internal medicine specialists, many objects—including fish hooks and other foreign material—can be safely removed from the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract without the need for invasive surgery. Avoiding an operation often means less discomfort, a faster recovery, and fewer risks for our patients.

A big thank you to this sweet gentle pooch's family and his referring veterinary team for acting quickly when something wasn't right. Colonic perforation can be deadly. Early referral made a difference with this case!

🐶👀 BIG eyes, little noses… but are those adorable eyes at risk?We all love the gorgeous, expressive faces of flat-faced ...
18/10/2026

🐶👀 BIG eyes, little noses… but are those adorable eyes at risk?

We all love the gorgeous, expressive faces of flat-faced breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and English Bulldogs. ❤️ But did you know that the very features that make these dogs so endearing can also put their eyesight at risk?

Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome (BOS) is a collection of eye problems commonly affecting short-nosed breeds. Their prominent eyes, shallow eye sockets and sometimes poorly fitting eyelids can leave them particularly vulnerable to irritation, injury and even vision loss.

👁️ Common eye problems include:
🐾 Dry, irritated eyes
🐾 Painful corneal ulcers
🐾 Eyelids that roll inwards and rub against the eye
🐾 Pigmentation and scarring of the cornea
🐾 Cherry eye

The good news? Early recognition and appropriate treatment can make a huge difference! 💙

Treatment can range from lubricating eye drops to corrective eyelid surgery, helping protect the eyes, improve comfort and preserve vision.

📖 Our lovely Ophthalmology Registrar, Dr Fiona McKeever, has written a fantastic new online resource explaining Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome, what owners should look out for, and the treatment options available.

If you share your home with a squishy-faced companion, this is well worth a read!

👉 Read Dr Fiona's article here:
https://arcvets.co.nz/resources/brachycephalic-ocular-syndrome-bos-in-dogs/

💡 Remember: Redness, squinting, excessive tearing or changes in the appearance of your dog's eyes should never be ignored. Eye conditions can progress quickly, so prompt veterinary assessment is important.

🐾 Helping pets get back on their feet with Total Hip Replacement 🦴Hip pain can have a huge impact on a pet's quality of ...
15/10/2026

🐾 Helping pets get back on their feet with Total Hip Replacement 🦴

Hip pain can have a huge impact on a pet's quality of life. Whether it's caused by hip dysplasia, arthritis, developmental abnormalities or trauma, a painful hip joint can make even simple activities like walking, running, climbing stairs or playing difficult.

At ARC Vets, our specialist-led surgical team offers a range of advanced treatment options for hip disease, including Total Hip Replacement—the gold standard procedure for restoring comfort and function in carefully selected patients.

Performed by Specialist Surgeon Dr Phil Hyndman, total hip replacement replaces the diseased joint with a prosthetic implant, allowing dogs to return to an active, pain-free life. For many patients, it can be truly life-changing, restoring mobility, confidence and the ability to enjoy the activities they love most.

💙 No surprises when it comes to cost

We've also taken the guesswork out of specialist care by offering fixed-price Total Hip Replacement surgery. This allows families to plan with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect financially—without compromising on the exceptional specialist care their pet deserves.

If your pet has been diagnosed with hip disease, or you're wondering whether surgery may be an option, Dr Hyndman's online resource explains the causes of hip pain, treatment options and when total hip replacement may be recommended.

📖 Read more about hip disease and treatment options:
https://arcvets.co.nz/resources/the-hip-joint/

💲 View our fixed-price specialist surgery packages:
https://arcvets.co.nz/pricing/

Because every pet deserves the chance to move comfortably, play happily and enjoy life to the fullest. 🐕🐈

13/10/2026

💛 A routine vaccination appointment may have saved Luna's life.

When 8-year-old Luna visited Pet Doctors for her annual vaccination, their team noticed an abnormal mass during her routine physical examination. Although Luna seemed perfectly happy at home, further investigation identified a large abdominal mass, and she was promptly referred to ARC Vets for specialist care.

Our Specialist Small Animal Surgeon, Dr Ruth Youmans, recommended advanced CT imaging to identify where the mass originated, determine whether it had spread, and plan the safest surgery. The scan revealed a very large tumour arising from Luna's spleen, compressing nearby organs and major blood vessels. Fortunately, there was no evidence of spread to her lungs. Because of the risk of life-threatening internal bleeding, surgery was recommended without delay. And Luna has made an uneventful, wonderful recovery 🎉

👏 A huge thank you to the team at Pet Doctors St Lukes for their thorough health check and prompt referral. This case is a powerful reminder that routine examinations are about much more than vaccinations—many serious diseases develop silently, and early diagnosis gives pets the very best chance of a positive outcome.

Working together with referring veterinarians, we're proud to help provide the best possible care for pets like Luna. ❤️🐾

11/10/2026

📚 Contributing to the future of veterinary medicine, one patient at a time.

Congratulations to our Internal Medicine Resident Dr Rhea Jagdhane and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Ryan Cattin on the publication of their case report:

"Clinical Leptospirosis in a Cat Presenting with Severe Hypokalaemia and Glucosuria."

This fascinating publication describes an unusual case that expands our understanding of feline leptospirosis. While cats have traditionally been considered relatively resistant to developing clinical disease, this report highlights that they can become seriously ill—and may present in ways that haven't previously been described in the veterinary literature, including severe hypokalaemia and marked glucosuria.

Importantly, the case reminds veterinarians to consider leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis in cats with appropriate risk factors, even when the presentation is atypical.

At ARC Vets, our specialists don't just diagnose and treat rare and complex conditions—they help shape how these diseases are recognised and managed around the world. Through research, publication, and collaboration, we're proud to contribute to the ever-growing body of veterinary knowledge, ensuring pets everywhere can benefit from new discoveries.

When your pet has a complicated or unusual illness, you want a team that combines extensive clinical experience with a passion for advancing medicine. Our specialist-led team is committed to delivering exceptional care while continually pushing the boundaries of veterinary knowledge.

Congratulations again to Dr Jagdhane and Dr Cattin on this outstanding achievement! 👏🔬🐱

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚Our pets have an incredible way of making life brighter. Whether it's a wagging tail a...
09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

Our pets have an incredible way of making life brighter. Whether it's a wagging tail at the front door, a gentle purr after a long day, a goofy zoomie around the lounge, or simply curling up beside us when we need them most, they remind us that love, companionship, and joy can come in four paws, feathers, scales, or whiskers.

The bond we share with our animals doesn't just improve their lives—it enriches ours too. They make us laugh, encourage us to get outside, offer comfort without saying a word, and help us through life's toughest moments.

So today, let's celebrate the animals who bring happiness into our lives. ❤️

📸 Share a photo of the pet that makes you smile in the comments below! Tell us their name and what makes them so special.

Let's fill this comment section with wagging tails, happy faces, and plenty of endorphins. Together, let's spread a little extra kindness and joy this World Mental Health Day. 🐾✨

07/10/2026

It's Veterinary Nurse Awareness Week! 🎉❤️

This week we pay homage to the superhero backbone staff in our clinics.

At ARC, our nurses are involved in every stage of a patient's journey. They advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves, support owners through difficult times, help train and mentor their colleagues, and work alongside our veterinary teams to deliver the highest standards of care. The expertise they bring to their roles has a direct impact on the outcomes we achieve and the trust our clients and referring veterinarians place in us.

What stands out most, however, is the passion that sits behind all of this. Passion for patient care. Passion for learning and developing new skills. Passion for supporting one another. Passion for making a difference, even on the toughest days.

To all of our veterinary nurses and technicians across ARC and around the world, thank you. Thank you for your knowledge, your hard work, your kindness, and your commitment to our patients, clients, and colleagues. We are so fortunate to have you as part of our team and out there on the front line in referring clinics. And we are so grateful for and proud of the contribution you make every day.

Wishing you all a fantastic Veterinary Nurse Awareness Week.

And thanks to NZVNA for all that they do in supporting this week!

Meet Skadi 🐾At just 10 weeks old, little Skadi arrived at ARC Vets after a devastating dog attack that left her with hor...
06/10/2026

Meet Skadi 🐾

At just 10 weeks old, little Skadi arrived at ARC Vets after a devastating dog attack that left her with horrible injuries. Despite everything she had been through, she greeted our team with a wagging tail.

Advanced CT imaging revealed a fractured cheekbone, severe trauma to her left eye, and a mild brain bleed. Although our team did everything possible to assess and preserve the eye, further examination confirmed it had been irreparably damaged, and surgery to remove it was the kindest option.

The best part of this story? Skadi is doing fantastically! ❤️

Having one eye doesn't seem to hold her back in the slightest. She bounded into her post-operative check with her tail wagging, full of confidence and enthusiasm.

Her owner even commented that Skadi loves coming to see us. We have a feeling that might have something to do with all the cuddles she received from our adoring team during her stay... 🥰

We're so proud of this resilient little girl. Watching patients like Skadi bounce back after such serious injuries is one of the greatest privileges of what we do, and we can't wait to see her continue to grow into the happy, adventurous dog she's meant to be. 💙

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