Pet Talk
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)
PET TALK: A Day in the Life of a Vet
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Most of us don’t know much about what goes on behind-the-scenes at a veterinary clinic. We see puppies and kittens, old pets on their last legs, and everything in between - all on a daily basis. Dr Ellen McBryde takes you through a day in the life of a veterinarian in Rarotonga.
PET TALK: Pets and your mental health
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
As we head into Movember and shine a light on men’s health, in particular mental health, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to look into the effects our pets have on our overall health and well-being.
PET TALK: What should you be looking for
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Just this week, we’ve had two cats brought into the vet clinic with blocked bladders. This is a serious emergency, almost always affecting male cats. Dr Ellen McBryde discusses what you should be looking out for, as well as steps you can take at home to help prevent this condition.
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