Pet Talk
Pet Talk: Behind the scenes- The dedication of Te Are Manu’s volunteers
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Our veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, is the only veterinary clinic in the entire Cook Islands. We are a fantastic organisation, providing exceptional standard of care for the animals of Rarotonga and beyond, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Dental care for pet
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Maintaining good dental health is crucial for the overall well-being of your cat or dog, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Helping your pet stay calm during stormy weather
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Stormy weather can be a terrifying experience for many pets. The loud noises, bright flashes, and changes in atmospheric pressure can trigger anxiety, leaving you cat or dog feeling stressed and scared, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Basic care and hygiene for your pets
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Taking care of a pet is a rewarding experience, but it also comes with responsibilities. Ensuring your pet is healthy, clean and comfortable is essential for their well-being, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Desexing - key to controlling Rarotonga’s dog population
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Desexing, or spaying and neutering, is a crucial practice in the management of dog populations, particularly in our island settings where resources are limited, and uncontrolled breeding can lead to serious problems, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Recognising pain in pets and livestock
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Pain in animals, whether pets like cats and dogs or livestock, can be challenging to identify, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Foods to avoid feeding cats and dogs to prevent gastric obstructions
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
As pet owners, we often want to share our favourite snacks with our furry companions. However, some foods can pose serious health risks to cats and dogs, particularly those that can cause foreign body obstruction, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Diagnosing Ciguatera / Fish Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Ciguatera poisoning is a type of foodborne illness caused by consuming fish that have accumulated ciguatoxins, which are produced by marine microorganisms, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Caring for newborn pets
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Bringing a newborn pet into your home or farm is a rewarding experience that comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Ears: More than just hearing
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too. They allow us to judge the nature, direction, and intensity of the sound.
Pet talk: Desexing your pet, simple way to reduce cancer risk
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Our pets suffer from many of the same cancers we get, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Arthritis in dogs
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Arthritis, a common ailment among aging humans, also plagues our beloved canine companions, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Remembering the animals who went to war
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
This Thursday we take time to remember those who bravely sacrificed in the efforts of war, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: Making the difficult decision - when euthanasia is the right choice for your pet
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
For pet owners, the decision to euthanise a beloved companion animal is undoubtedly one of the most agonising choices they may face, writes Te Are Manu’s medical director Dr Rose Hasegawa.
Pet Talk: A delicious danger for dogs
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Dogs eat some funny things. Along with the more normal weird things like whole bones and baited fish hooks, I have seen sticks, kilograms of grass, stones, earrings, mango and peach seeds and corn cobs inside dogs, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Pet Talk: How to get rid of fleas on your pet
Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Fleas can cause a lot of problems for dogs and cats, but there are treatments available to help control them, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu.
Pet Talk: Five freedoms- the foundation of animal welfare
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Justice Potter Stewart, in a famous US Supreme Court ruling, said, roughly, “I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it”. He wasn’t talking about animal welfare, but he could easily have been.
Pet Talk: Te Are Manu welcomes new medical director and adjusts service hours
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
The team at Te Are Manu (TAM) have hit the new year at full steam. We are very fortunate and thankful to the relief staff and volunteers who worked with TAM through the festive season. It was a busy time for human and animal alike.
Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Pet Talk: Fur-ever grateful for the support
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Less than three weeks until I finish at Te Are Manu (TAM) and as always when something is about to end, my mind drifts to what has happened, what was then, and what is now. And how lucky I have been, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
