All Blogs - From The Vet Desk

With diet playing such an important role in the overall health and wellbeing of our pets, just how do you know that your cat’s diet is adding and not detracting from their quality of life?

Cats are meat-loving carnivores and, just like us, what they eat directly impacts their health.

While Buddy was obviously going to need a lot of care and attention to restore him back to his very cute self, the team didn’t hesitate for a second; every dog deserves the very best quality of care.

Flaxseed is a powerhouse of body-essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and antioxidants which are all linked with reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

Meet Ruby, a gorgeous, healthy golden retriever living the dream on a lifestyle block in sunny Wairarapa. Four months ago, however, Ruby’s quality of life couldn’t have been more different.

Just like their owners, dogs need a balanced diet to keep them healthy and prevent inflammation and chronic disease. More specifically, they need macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) for energy and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to support the healthy functioning of their...

Superfoods are a headline act when it comes to human nutrition, but what about dogs? Do they also have a role to play in canine nutrition? In a word, YES.