Holistic Vets

11/06/2026

🩺 What We Check

A health check at Holistic Vets is more than just a quick once-over

We assess everything from dental health and heart function to mobility, nutrition, and overall vitality.

It’s all about building a complete picture of your pet’s health, so nothing gets missed.

04/06/2026

Check out this months' newsletter!

· Homeopathy to Help!
· Dr Jeff’s AWE-SOME A’s – Remedies for First Aid
· Join HA! (Holistic Actions!) online - $1 for the 1stmonth!
· Quick Life-saving Checks & Tools for Your Pet!
· Little Blue Penguins at ARRC Wildlife Trust
· Dr Liza’s Vet Tales Excerpt – Blood, Sweat and Tears Building Business

I love having so many tools and therapies available to help our furry and feathered friends! While being able to do life-saving surgery with specialised equipment is such a privilege, I hugely appreciate simplicity and especially those incredible tools that nature provides which are not only helpful...

03/06/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR PROFESSIONAL CUDDLE STAFF!

***Update - still looking for a loving home***

Meet this gorgeous 3-year-old girl who is currently seeking a new position as Chief Lap Warmer, Professional Smoocher, and Household Supervisor.

Her qualifications include:
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Desexed
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Excellent health
✔️ Advanced purring skills
✔️ Expert biscuit-making abilities
✔️ Master’s Degree in Human Management

Her ideal workplace would be a home without dogs (she prefers not to share management duties with canine colleagues). She adores people and is an absolute smooch who loves affection and companionship.

In return for food, a warm bed, and occasional treats, she promises to:

Follow you to the bathroom
Judge your life choices from high places
Appear the second you open a packet of food
Fill your home with love and purrs

If you’ve been looking for a beautiful feline companion with plenty of personality and affection to give, this lovely girl may be your perfect match.

Please call the clinic if you are interested in Nyau ree (means cute cat in Nepalese)

27/05/2026

Titre Tests for dogs and now cats too!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJNOqqHAj8&t=11s

A Titre test is the scientific method of detecting specific antibodies in the blood to reflect whether or not an animal is actively protected from certain diseases. Antibodies are produced by the immune system to combat an antigen (disease causing entity like a virus) and are created either through natural exposure to a disease or through vaccination.

Although vets use vaccination as an important tool to help prevent disease, it is the immune system’s response to vaccination that is the most important aspect. There are some animals who we vaccinate that don’t mount an immune response to these diseases and others that hold their immunity to these diseases for longer than what we predict that they will. Being able to find out whether an animal has antibodies to certain diseases can be invaluable to have peace of mind that they’re protected and also to prevent unnecessary vaccination.

A drop of blood is all that we need to conduct a titre test either at the veterinary clinic, which takes a few minutes, or a blood sample can also be submitted to a veterinary laboratory.

At Holistic Vets we have been doing titre tests for Canine Parvovirus and Canine Distemper Virus for many years and we’re delighted to see this becoming more mainstream.

We are very excited as we can now do titre tests for the main Feline diseases that we vaccinate against (Panleucopenia, Calici and Herpes viruses) as well.

19/05/2026

We are Blessed, in Memory of Dorothy Savage

Last month we were privileged to unveil a magnificent Patu and wonderful Blessing bestowed upon us by Mike and Dorothy Savage in 2024 after a tumultuous time that we had experienced prior to this.

Mike and Dorothy have been avid supporters of ARRC Wildlife Trust,s work for many years and we have always been grateful for their kindness and care.

Sadly, Dorothy passed away recently but her memory lives on, in our hearts and on our wall! In reception we unveiled our Patu, Blessing and a photo of beautiful and elegant Dorothy with Mike, family, friends and our team. My dad Rob was visiting from Australia at the time and it was a very special event. Thank you Mike and Dorothy, we are so grateful for your blessing and inspiration.

07/05/2026

Check out this months' newsletter!

· We are Blessed, in Memory of Dorothy Savage
· Farewell Dr Justis
· Frank’s Faring Fabulously!
· Titre Tests for Dogs and Now Cats Too!
· Tuis at ARRC Wildlife Trust
· Dr Liza’s Vet Tales Excerpt – More Adventures at The Rotorua SPCA

It has been a busy month with a very special event where we unveiled a magnificent Patu and wonderful blessing bestowed upon us by Mike and Dorothy Savage, displayed in our reception. We are so grateful to them. Read more about this below.

06/05/2026

From humble beginnings as a mobile vet service back in 2003, to the thriving clinic we are today, what a journey it’s been!

What started as a passion to offer something different has grown into a dedicated, down to earth team committed to providing exceptional care.

We’re so grateful for the support of our amazing clients and their beloved animals who have been part of this journey with us.

01/05/2026

At Holistic Vets, we don’t just treat symptoms, we look at the whole animal.

From nutrition and lifestyle to mobility and emotional wellbeing, every piece of the puzzle matters.

By understanding the bigger picture, we can create treatment plans that support long-term health, not just quick fixes.

Because your pet deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach

26/04/2026

Attention Tauranga dog lovers!

(FOR LIVVIE’S PALS https://www.facebook.com/livvyspals/ )

Meet Ginger - the delicious 10 month old male Cavoodle puppy in need of a new home in Tauranga

You may be wondering why such a cutie may be in need of a new home? Well, recently Ginger has started displaying signs of what looks like Separation Related Distress. Due to their full-time work commitments, Gingers current owners understand that he will be better suited to a home with someone who has the time and experience to pursue this behaviour conundrum

Ginger is Vaccinated and Microchipped. He needs to be groomed regularly but this can be arranged.

Personality: Cavoodle cool! He is fun to hang out with, VERY devoted to his family and can be noisy. Calm and happy when settled at home , he can also be a little apprehensive of new experiences. Ginger loves playing with other dogs, and appears uninterested in cats or other small creatures He would best suit a homebody, preferably someone who is experienced and keen to work with his specific needs.

Does Gingers story sounds like your kind of complicated love story? Message the AMAZING Livvie at Livvy's Pals https://www.facebook.com/livvyspals/ for an application

PLEASE NOTE - Ginger is not for sale, he needs a very special home with commitment to his training. His adoption needs to be carefully considered. Please fill in your details via Livvies Pal’s and they will match the most appropriate home to Ginger aiming for a great fit.

Thank you for considering this and sharing with others who may be Ginger’s forever home 🙏🐾💖

24/04/2026

Meet Dr Liza 🐾

Dr Liza has always believed that being a vet is about more than just practising veterinary science, it’s about making sure every patient receives the best possible care.

That means exploring all options, not just the conventional ones.

Her passion for integrative medicine has helped countless animals live healthier, more comfortable lives, and continues to shape everything we do at Holistic Vets 💚