Our head large animal vet, Michael, has successfully gained accreditation as a National Mastitis Advisory Committee (NMAC) member through a rigorous programme of training, study and examination. NMAC-accredited vets focus on improving milk quality and managing mastitis through expert investigation, analysis, and tailored interventions. Key aspects of an investigation from a NMAC veterinarian include: Accredited Vets: These professionals are trained to investigate somatic ce

At CoroVets, we have noticed a recent increase in toxicity cases, particularly since the country went into lockdown. The majority of these cases have been seen in dogs from Pauanui and Tairua, with the biggest culprit being marijuana toxicity. These dogs have either been on off-lead walks with their owners or gone for a wander after briefly getting off their properties. See Coco’s story below! Some toxicities present with very similar clinical signs. Many of these dogs quickl

There is a range of general and specific complications associated with sedation, anaesthesia, and the various procedures we perform. As part of the informed consent process, it is important you are aware of these prior to your animal's procedure. Haemorrhage: Haemorrhage is bleeding from cut tissues. Many surgeries involve the transection of blood vessels and subsequent ligation (‘tying off’) or sealing of these vessels. Bleeding, either during or after such surgery, is a pot

What is pre-anaesthetic blood testing, and why do we offer it prior to a procedure? There are two main indications: Detecting disease...