Stephen McAulay

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Animals – Doddery dogs

The presence of grey hair and the onset of muscle aches and pains is a reminder of the maturation process. We might be wiser, but...

Animals – The environmental blame game

During our New Zealand Veterinary training we learn extensively about farm systems. This farm system knowledge includes agronomy and soil science. This broad science background...

Animals – Food allergies

You may have heard it said, “Your pet has food allergies, and you need to feed them this dog food.” I wish it was this...

Animals – The hunger games

I have just spent a day as a veterinarian with some of the officers of Northland’s Ministry of Primary Industries Animal Welfare Compliance team, investigating...

Animals – Fertile discussion

There are a lot of opinions about fertilizer requirements. Many people believe natural is good and artificial is bad. I am a simple person. When...

Animals – Skin lumps and bumps

Many cats and dogs develop changes in or under the skin that result in alterations to the skin appearance or texture. There are many reasons...

Animals – Planning and communication

Veterinarians spend a large amount of their time promoting changes in client behaviour to improve animal health, welfare and productivity. While we spend time talking...

Animals – Hungry livestock

Feeding cattle, sheep and horses has been tough given the weather conditions experienced this year. This has resulted in low pasture growth rates. SPCA and...

Animals – Itchy and scratchy

When your pets are constantly scratching it is unsettling for the whole family. Unfortunately, most skin conditions take time to sort out completely. Nevertheless, there...

Animals – Timely advice

I recently attended a Veterinary Club Practice seminar and Dr Tom Mulholland spoke about his healthy community initiative in an after-dinner speech. He reminded us...