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Here are our Christmas Hours and we’ve got some holiday advice.

We’ve got some very timely advice for those of you who have pets scared of fireworks and with the summer itchy season on its way, some welcome news for those whose pets itch and scratch. Plus we introduce our receptionist Sinead & her gorgeous new addition, Ingwe!

Occasional itching is a normal protective mechanism. But when itching causes your dog to damage its skin, causes your pet distress, or disrupts the household, it can be a problem.

We may love them, but many of our pets don’t. If you have a pet that turns into a quivering wreck at this time of year, we have some advice from the Veterinary Behaviour guru at Massey University

Geraldine has just had the opportunity to spend 3 weeks attending Arizona Veterinary Dentistry Specialists in Phoenix, Arizona.

Read our latest newsletter: the highlights of 2015, our holiday hours and some timely advice.

Mother cat (now called Gabby) has been spayed and she’s got a wonderful new home on a farm. Our vet Leanne took the whole cat family to her father Rex' home to be fostered until they were ready to be re-homed. Rex fell in love with "Gabby" and the feeling was mutual, so she's stayed put.

Harry is a beautiful 6 year old Border collie cross belonging to our vet Michelle. Upon check-up at the clinic, Harry had gained 5kg in several months, and he had a very slow heart rate (approx 45 beats per minute).

Kevin Turner, former owner of the Exotic Pet Referral Centre in Auckland has joined Mill Road. Kevin is experienced in treating birds, rabbits and other small mammals and reptiles.

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older cats. (Have a look at “Mouse, a hyperthyroid cat” story on our website.) It is caused by a benign growth of the thyroid gland, which causes an overproduction of thyroid hormone.

This is Eve, a 10 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Her owner first noticed 2 weeks before she was brought into the clinic that she was urinating a lot, straining for some time and often having accidents in the house which was very unusual for her.

Handsome Dude is an eight year old German shepherd - Rottie cross, belonging to our vet nurse Monica.