Pet Talk
Pet Talk: Something to crow about . . .
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
When I was a child, we lived in a small country called Swaziland. It has since changed its name, to Eswatini. I can remember a lot about the country and our time there, even though it was a long time ago. One of the things I remember well are the bags of chicken heads and feet, sold in shops as “Walkie-Talkie”. A fantastic name.
Taking care of your ears: Why it’s so important
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Staying vigilant: ‘Thankfully none of these diseases are in the Cook Islands’
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Parvovirus is a dreadful disease. The world over it costs pet owners a small fortune in routine vaccination costs. Closely related to panleukopaenia virus in cats, it destroys the cells that line the gut.
PET TALK: It’s all in the eyes
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Opinion, Pet Talk
Bright, clear, liquid, dazzling, sad, doleful, crying, lying, beautiful. Eyes can be all of these things. Dogs are experts at puppy dog eyes. Cats are expert at death stares. Eyes tell us all sorts of things about their owners. But sometimes things go wrong. Dr Michael Baer explains.
PET TALK: ‘There is a far better way, the animals could have been desexed’
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
They weren’t sure where the noise was coming from, or what it was. High pitched and loud, yes, but not something they could place. It wasn’t a mechanical noise, something alive was definitely responsible. Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic reports.
PET TALK: Cancer in pets
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Our pets suffer from many of the same cancers we get. Mammary tumours (breast cancer) is very common in female dogs, less so in cats but it tends to be severe (malignant) when cats do get it, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic.
Arthritis in dogs and cats: Recognising signs and symptoms
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Dogs and cats rely on us noticing their pain, if we are going to help it, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
PET TALK: Pain management for dogs and cats
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
It can be the easiest thing to notice at the extreme. Whimpering, screaming, howling. Or it can be the opposite. Silent, depressed, guarded, aggressive. And because it is so out of character, it stands out, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
PET TALK: Registering your dog
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Why does everything important require registration? Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer explains.
On a mission in Mangaia: Desexing dogs, cats and a goat
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands and we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes clinic’s medical director Dr Michael Baer.
PET TALK: End of life care for pets
Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Your old friend is lying on a blanket on the verandah unable to control her bladder or bowels, unable to stand, unable to move out of her own mess.
Raising newborn puppies
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
New pups are often scared of their new surroundings. Children are likely to be excited, but too much noise and attention can scare the pup more, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
PET TALK: The challenges for birthing animals
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
She is tired, lying on her side, exhausted. The last few days have been hard, uncomfortable, and unsettled she has not felt like eating.
A week in the land of Cats
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Staff from Te Are Manu, working closely with Aitutaki Community Animal Rescue and Aitutaki Community Cat Program provided a week-long vet clinic for pet and livestock owners in Aitutaki.
PET TALK: Cuts, bumps and bites
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
When it comes to injuries, the noise and blood only tell some of the story, writes Dr Michael Baer.
Puppies are for life, not for Christmas
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
If you don’t want the responsibility you shouldn’t get a puppy. Dogs are not TVs and throwing one away to get a new model is not okay, says Dr Michael Baer.
PET TALK: Cat fights and dog bites
Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Some friends of mine own a very large, rather round, very relaxed cat.
Heat stroke in dogs
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
It is a beautiful day, and you are having a party, lots of people, noise, and lots of excitement. You are having a great time, sharing food and drink with friends and family.
Pet Talk with Dr Michael Baer
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Five freedoms, the foundation of Animal Welfare, Justice Potter Stewart, in a famous US Supreme Court ruling, said, roughly, “I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it”. He wasn’t talking about animal welfare, but he could easily have been.
PET TALK: Compliance arm of the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
The Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC)
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