Totally Vets Awapuni

25/04/2026

It's World Vet Day! 🐶🐱🐴🐇🐑🐄

The last Saturday in April is World Vet Day, and this is the day we celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to the care, health and wellbeing of animals.

Join us in celebrating our vets and all those who contribute. Happy World Vet Day from all of us here at Totally Vets! 💙

23/04/2026

A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday, 27th April for the observed ANZAC day holiday.

If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 356 5011.

Lest we forget ❤️

10/04/2026

We may be in for some wild weather this weekend with Cyclone Vaianu.

If you haven’t already, now’s a good time to get ready for wet and windy weather.

➡️Keep pets indoors and secure your property
➡️If your animals are microchipped, check that the details are current
➡️Move livestock to a safe place sheltered from wind and rain
➡️Have your vet's details handy - just in case!

MPI has great resources on their website for pet and livestock owners, see more here:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/animals/animal-welfare/animal-welfare-emergency-management/preparing-animals-for-emergencies

01/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us here at Totally Vets Awapuni! 🐰🍫💙

We will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 356 5011.

23/03/2026

Did you know dogs can snooze for up to 14 hours a day—especially as they age? 💤

Discover our top tips for picking the perfect dog bed in our latest blog: https://totallyvets.co.nz/choosing-the-perfect-bed-for-your-pooch/

Plus, check out our range of orthopaedic dog beds at the clinic—thicker, easy to clean, and they're on sale, from 20% to 45% off! Come in, feel the difference, and find the ideal bed for your pooch today. 🐶✨

09/02/2026

⚠️𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬⚠️

It looks like we've got a spell of warmer weather on the way - please be mindful of leaving dogs in the car. The temperature rises MUCH faster than you think, even with the windows cracked open.

Top tips to avoid heat stroke:
➡️Avoid exercising your dog during the hottest part of the day
➡️Check the footpath temperature before setting out on your walk
➡️Ensure there's plenty of shade and fresh water available for them
➡️Do not leave your dog in the car for ANY length of time

https://totallyvets.co.nz/dangers-of-heat-stroke/

05/02/2026

We consider a high count being anything over 40,000 spores per gram (this affects the liver of some grazing animals straight away), and counts of 20,000sp/gm

04/02/2026

We will be closed on Friday 6th February for Waitangi Day.

If you require emergency afterhours care, please call us on 06 356 5011. 💙

02/02/2026

Welcome to the third Facial Eczema Spore Count Bulletin for 2026.

For the week ended 30/01/26

𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍
Feilding: 20,000
Awapuni: 10,000
Tararua: 5,000
Taumarunui: 10,000
Levin: 10,000

𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Read the complete bulletin here:https://totallyvets.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Facial-Eczema-Spore-Count-Bulletin-30-Jan-2026.pdf

Two paddocks on a non-sentinel farm in Kopane recorded 75,000 and 110,000, and sentinel farms in Bulls and Matiere/Ohura were 35,000 and 45,000 respectively. The Ohau site at Levin has had three weeks at 15,000 to 20,000.

Spores ingested at these levels for several weeks will be affecting the liver even though you may not be seeing symptoms at this point.

All animals grazing paddocks at these levels should be protected with zinc whether by bolus, in the water, or in feed.

For more information, see: https://ow.ly/Y0so50XXGVU

16/01/2026

We will be closed this coming Monday for Wellington Anniversary.

If you require emergency afterhours care, please call 06 356 5011.

Enjoy the long weekend!

16/01/2026

Our first Facial Eczema Spore Count Bulletin is live for 2026.

Counts are currently LOW across our monitor farms, BUT warm, humid conditions in combination with 4-5mm of rain or even heavy dews, and overnight grass minimum temperatures of 12°C for 2-4 nights are usually sufficient to cause a lift in spore counts.

If you don't have a prevention plan in place for your farm, talk to your vet

Welcome to our first Facial Eczema Spore Count Bulletin for 2026.

For the week ended 16/01/26

𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍
Feilding: 5,000
Awapuni: 0
Tararua: 0
Taumarunui: Counts starting next week
Levin: 5,000

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐎𝐖.

Read the complete bulletin here: https://ow.ly/3Fgf50XXGZ0

However, because FE is not treatable, prevention is always better than a cure. To be effective, zinc must be administered before and at the time that animals are grazing toxic pasture.

Please contact your vet for advice regarding a facial eczema plan tailored to you.

For more information, see: https://ow.ly/Y0so50XXGVU