Marshall and Pringle Kaiapoi

01/09/2026

August flew by... kind of like the whole year has!

💙Our veterinary nurses have been hard at work doing continuing education talks. Lots of new ideas flowing!
💙WE ARE ON TIKTOK!! Make sure to follow us.
💙Dr Cathy is on leave through to late September - have a great break, Cathy!
💙We also have a couple of nurses on annual leave, so big thanks to our locums for stepping in.

See you in Spring 💐🌼🌺🌹🌷

27/08/2026

Its 🥹

Can you guess what breed of cat this was? 🐈‍⬛

26/08/2026

How lucky are we to have dogs? 🥹

This International Dog Day we celebrate our canine companions, and the impact they have on our lives. 💙

It is also about:
💙Raising awareness for rescues and the many dogs waiting for homes.
💙Acknowledging working dogs and their importance.
💙Encouraging higher welfare standards for canines worldwide.

🐕 Have an awesome tail wagging day celebrating canines! 🐕

24/08/2026

Just another day in our clinic... 💙

21/08/2026

Jett came to see us for a dental procedure. He was a very brave little man 💙

19/08/2026

🦷Tooth Root Abscesses🦷

A tooth root abscess forms when bacteria enter the pulp cavity of a tooth through a fracture, chip, or severe gum disease, leading to infection at the root and surrounding bone. This results in pus, swelling, inflammation and pain. The only treatment is a root canal or an extraction. This can be caused by dental disease or by a fractured tooth.

Your pet will usually have several symptoms that point to a TRA:
🦷 Facial swelling, often under the jaw or up towards the eye.
🦷 Red inflamed gums and a bad smell from the mouth.
🦷 Reluctance to eat, or one-sided chewing.
🦷 Drooling and annoyance with the face (often resulting in pawing and rubbing).

Your pet needs an appointment with their veterinarian ASAP if they develop any of these symptoms or are not eating due to dental disease.
Dental disease is painful, and debilitating. It deserves prompt treatment.

18/08/2026

Clean up time!

17/08/2026

14/08/2026

🪥What happens during your pet's dental treatment? 🦷

When your pet comes to us for a dental procedure, they receive comprehensive dental care under a general anaesthetic to ensure their comfort and safety.

During their treatment, we will:

🐾Administer a general anaesthetic so your pet remains comfortable throughout the procedure.
🐾Perform a thorough assessment of every tooth using dental X-rays and periodontal probing.
🐾Continuously monitor your pet's vital signs with a trained veterinary nurse dedicated to their care.
🐾Extract any teeth that are diseased, damaged, or causing pain, if required.
🐾Professionally scale and polish all teeth, cleaning both above and below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar.
🐾Closely monitor your pet during recovery until they are fully awake and comfortable.
🐾Prescribe any medications needed for pain relief, infection control, or ongoing care, along with clear home-care instructions.

13/08/2026

Harnesses are our kryptonite 🤣