Pet Talk
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.
Eat, Sleep, Play, Repeat.
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
You’ve decided to adopt a puppy - so, what next? Ensuring your puppy’s first few weeks in its new home are as positive as possible, is critical to them growing up calm, confident, and open to new people and experiences. Dr Ellen McBryde looks at some key training tips to help you give your pup a great start in life.
PET TALK: Puna Desexing Clinics – what you need to know
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Te Are Manu, in conjunction with the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DR-ACC), will be hosting a desexing Clinic in each puna. This is all part of a wider plan to manage the ‘dog problem’ in Rarotonga, through sustainable dog population control and management. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.
PETTALK: No Bones About It
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Broken bones are an unfortunate consequence of a free-roaming dog population. But not all breaks are equal. There are many factors that affect bone healing, which can mean our treatment options are sometimes limited. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.
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