Deciding on whether to have your pet de-sexed or not is a question we get asked a lot. At Animates Vetcare we recommend that all pets be de-sexed. Not only are there are a number of health benefits by having your pet de-sexed, it also decreases the number of unwanted puppies and kittens that find themselves homeless or in shelters across New Zealand.

As pet parents we love to enjoy the warm weather with our pets. However, summer can bring unique risks to their health. The Animates Vetcare team have compiled a list of common hazards you might see during summer and safety tips to help keep your pet safe, comfortable, and carefree this summer.

Christmas is a joyous occasion for all but can bring serious hazards for our fur-friends. We've listed some of the main hazards to keep an eye out for over this Christmas period. 

When it comes to dental health, prevention is always the best treatment. Identifying where there is a dental health condition in your pet however, often it is near impossible with many pets showing no obvious symptoms at all. While it may be hard to identify, four out of five of our dog and cat patients are affected by symptoms of dental disease by the age of three.

Skin is your pet’s largest organ, and also has an important role in their physical well-being. A healthy coat provides protection from weather conditions, sensory data and even manufactures vital nutrients such as Vitamin D.

Choosing the right food for your pet is important to set them up for life and their overall health (inside and out). We’ll provide you with some helpful information below on Superior Nutrition food, and why we recommend a Superior Nutrition diet for the wellbeing of your pet.