http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wbvet.co.nz en-us Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:13:27 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/post/170890/dog-smart-kids/ Most children are familiar with the dogs they know and love. But would they know what to do if an unfamiliar or loose dog approached them? Or if a dog growled while they were playing with it?These are the kinds of everyday situations that Dog Smart Kids is designed to help children understand.Back for the school holidays, this interactive workshop helps primary school-aged children learn how dogs communicate and how to make safer choices around both familiar and unfamiliar dogs.What will childre... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:14:19 +1200 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/#post170890 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/post/169819/the-itchy-dog--atopic-dermatitis/ Allergies causing itchy skin and rashes (allergic dermatitis) are very common in dogs, particularly here in the Bay of Plenty. Allergies can be to airborne allergens such as pollen or mould (atopic dermatitis or atopy); to food; flea bites; or substances that contact the skin such as plants (e.g. Wandering Jew or plastics.) Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is the most common cause of allergic dermatitis in dogs. OverviewAtopic dermatitis may affect as much as 10-15% of the dog population, and is extre... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:12:55 +1200 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/#post169819 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/post/168338/avoid-a-spring-flea-explosion/ Avoid a Spring Flea ExplosionTauranga is a flea hot-spot, and with the warm, humid conditions of Spring we can see flea infestations quickly become a big problem in our pets – and our homes.The good news is that with the right prevention strategy in place before spring really hits, you can protect your pet and prevent fleas in your home.Why Spring marks the start of Flea SeasonFleas love warm humid environments, providing the perfect conditions for them to multiply at an alarming rate. While a... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:22:23 +1200 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/#post168338 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/post/166713/helping-pets-cope-with-winter-stiffness-and-arthritis/ Winter brings colder mornings and damp weather, which can exacerbate arthritis pain and stiffness in cats and dogs. You may notice subtle changes of pain or stiffness - a pet who used to spring off the sofa now climbs down more slowly or hesitates before jumping into the car or onto the bed. These changes may be overlooked as normal aging, but they may indicate arthritis or musculoskeletal pain. Arthritis is very common in our older pets, but younger animals can be affected as well.... Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wbvet.co.nz/blog/#post166713