It seems our pets are suffering from post-holiday weight gain 13 January 2021
A recent study by the pet nutrition brand, Royal Canin, has found one in two cats and dogs in New Zealand are considered overweight.
It seems almost a quarter of cat and dog owners sometimes overfeed their pet to keep them happy .
The New Zealand Veterinary Association s Helen Beattie says people should figure out what s best for their pet if they re looking a little chunky.
She says the best place to go is the vet, who understands individual animal needs, and will make sure the kind of food which is chosen by the owner is safe.
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By Adam Jacobson
There are concerns veterinarians around the country are nearing breaking point as the industry faces major staffing shortages which are being compounded by border restrictions on international replacements.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association says the shortage is a problem the industry has had forever (file image).
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A survey of practices and animal hospitals conducted by the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) found a shortage of 120 vets, most of them needed in permanent full time positions.
In September the government granted a mass immigration exemption for 30 vets who largely worked with farm animals, but only 19 have been approved.