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Our wonderful vet Nicole got to help Little Charlie recently who came in feeling very miserable after trying to eat a bee! Luckily Nicole managed to pull the sting out of Charlie’s mouth which instantly made her feel a lot happier!💕
Bees can cause swelling, redness, itching or salivation … View moreOur wonderful vet Nicole got to help Little Charlie recently who came in feeling very miserable after trying to eat a bee! Luckily Nicole managed to pull the sting out of Charlie’s mouth which instantly made her feel a lot happier!💕
Bees can cause swelling, redness, itching or salivation depending on where they sting. Some animals can have an allergic reaction that results in facial swelling, vomiting, hives and sometimes breathing issues. These unlucky pets sometimes need medications to help with the reaction.
❤️What you should do if your pet is stung.
•Remove the stinger if possible with tweezers or scrape it out with something stiff.
•You can apply a cold compress to the area.
•If any allergic reaction occurs please phone us and bring your pet down for treatment. Please don’t administer medications without advice.
As you can see Little Charlie lapped up all the attention while she was with us!💕
Summer’s here and the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is celebrating everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary...
With almost 100 performances, from Chelsea Jade to Thabani Gapara's afro-funk to classical to ambient, HGAF is the summer festival you don't want to miss!
Get your … View moreSummer’s here and the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is celebrating everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary...
With almost 100 performances, from Chelsea Jade to Thabani Gapara's afro-funk to classical to ambient, HGAF is the summer festival you don't want to miss!
Get your heart melted by the inimitable Tami Neilson, experience a celebration of local talent at This Is Kiwi or simply relax with whanau at the iconic Sunset Symphony.
From February 20-28 discover a world of arts in your own backyard.
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UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View moreUPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm
There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm
Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.
Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
Just some of the hard work our dedicated vet nurse team do on a daily basis to make sure your precious pets are comfortable, in safe hands and cared for from the moment they enter our clinic.🐕🐈⬛🐇🦜🐁
Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre
Are you currently working from home? It’s time to make sure your set-up is keeping you well, physically and mentally. Here are our top tips to making it work, long-term.
It has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.
So far, there have been no… View moreIt has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.
So far, there have been no reports of associated injuries but if consumers have any concerns about their health, they should contact health officials.
What you need to know:
- The product is sold in Pak'n Save, Four Square and New World stores throughout the country.
- The best before date is February 28 2021.
- The bacon pieces weigh 350g and are contained in a plastic wrapping.
Customers are asked to return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Further queries can be directed to Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd on 0800 24 51 14
For further information on the recall please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
We used to think of microscopic bacteria myopically. There was only 'bad' bacteria. Scientists and doctors, of course, knew better and, over time, the idea of 'good and bad' bacteria has rightly taken hold. Your gut is home to billions of bacteria.
A healthy, flourishing gut … View moreWe used to think of microscopic bacteria myopically. There was only 'bad' bacteria. Scientists and doctors, of course, knew better and, over time, the idea of 'good and bad' bacteria has rightly taken hold. Your gut is home to billions of bacteria.
A healthy, flourishing gut environment has a much higher proportion of good bacteria happily doing their job in breaking down foods, processing nutrition and hydration and helping feed your organs.
Try these ways to boost your gut bacteria in the below link.
We still have some spaces on our kids' pottery classes starting today!
Tuesday afternoons 4-5.30pm (www.eventspronto.co.nz...)
Wednesday afternoons 4-5.30pm (www.eventspronto.co.nz...)
Krystal’s 8-week children’s classes are a great way to keep children happy, creative and busy after … View moreWe still have some spaces on our kids' pottery classes starting today!
Tuesday afternoons 4-5.30pm (www.eventspronto.co.nz...)
Wednesday afternoons 4-5.30pm (www.eventspronto.co.nz...)
Krystal’s 8-week children’s classes are a great way to keep children happy, creative and busy after the school day. The activities are designed to engage their imaginations while giving them a sense of achievement when they make something they can take home at the end.
Krystal will teach basic hand-building techniques in a safe, fun and creative environment. Parents are welcome to stay too!
Book the whole block of 8 or pay per session.
For more information, contact info@waikatopotters.co.nz or call 07 838 1950
Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For February it is 9.00 am on Sunday 21st (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.
Companion Vets Limited - What to expect at Level 2
Hello to all our valued clients
As you will no doubt have heard – the COVID Alert Level for Hamilton has now been raised to Level 2.
Companion Vets will remain open and we will be implementing some measures to help keep everyone safe at this … View moreCompanion Vets Limited - What to expect at Level 2
Hello to all our valued clients
As you will no doubt have heard – the COVID Alert Level for Hamilton has now been raised to Level 2.
Companion Vets will remain open and we will be implementing some measures to help keep everyone safe at this time including:
• Wearing masks - the CVL team will be wearing masks as sometimes we need to be closer that 2m. We encourage our clients to wear masks too.
• Tracing - We will be encouraging clients to use the COVID Tracer app or our manual sign in sheet.
• Hygiene - We will have a bountiful supply of hand sanitizer and will encourage it’s use.
• Social Distancing - We will be encouraging social distancing especially in our reception. Luckily, this will be easily facilitated through the use of our separate cat waiting area, and our smaller dog and larger dog waiting areas as well as our generous consult rooms.
• Health &Wellness - As a precaution we ask you to please postpone your appointment if you are not feeling well, or if you or a household member have been tested for COVID and are awaiting a result.
Finally – please feel free to ring us if you need to make a plan to fit with your situation – we are only a phone call away!
Kind regards,
The Companion Vets Team
Curtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent… View moreCurtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent this.
Understanding the physics: You know the old saying that hot air rises? Well, during cold weather that is exactly what happens, and something called the reverse chimney effect comes into play.
It is widely accepted that cold air is denser, and therefore heavier, than warm air. When it’s cold outside the air close to the window is cooled and sinks down (due to its density increasing with the temperature change). When the cooled air sinks it’s replaced by warmer air from other parts of the room.
As you can imagine, this then creates a circulating current, taking all of your warm air and replacing it with cool air. And just like that, you have lost most of your heat, not just near the window, but in the entire room.
If your curtains are not fitted correctly they form a channel between the window and the curtain, creating a space for the cooled air to sit and increasing the effect of the reverse chimney. The most important aspect to note is that it is the power of each factor combined, which decreases heat loss. No single factor works in isolation.
The first thing to ensure is that your curtains fit your windows correctly. This means that they are within a millimetre of perfect, with absolutely no gaps at the top or bottom. They need to fit against the wall snugly, creating a seal between the curtain and window.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Ata Marie Whanau and Friends.
ALL CLASSES ARE ON as per usual this week starting with
Te Reo tonight at 5.30-7.30pm.
Level 2 precautions will be in place such as sanitising, app use and social distancing. We look forward to seeing you soon. NAU MAI HAERE MAI
This friendly, female, tortoiseshell cat was found living homeless in the St Andrews area and brought into the clinic today.🐈
She has been checked over by our vets and is now comfortable and enjoying some lunch. She has no collar or microchip, so we need your help.🐈⬛
❤️Please could… View moreThis friendly, female, tortoiseshell cat was found living homeless in the St Andrews area and brought into the clinic today.🐈
She has been checked over by our vets and is now comfortable and enjoying some lunch. She has no collar or microchip, so we need your help.🐈⬛
❤️Please could you share far and wide so we can reunite this lady with her family.❤️
If you have any information or know who she belongs too, please give the clinic a call on 07 8492963 and our team will help you out. Thank you!❤️
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz...
Due to the latest community transmission of covid-19, we are going into level 2 as of midnight tonight, at this stage for 3 days.
Once again we ask for your patience and kindness. We are well rehearsed in what we need to do, to keep our staff and you and your pets safe.
☎️ When you arrive at… View moreDue to the latest community transmission of covid-19, we are going into level 2 as of midnight tonight, at this stage for 3 days.
Once again we ask for your patience and kindness. We are well rehearsed in what we need to do, to keep our staff and you and your pets safe.
☎️ When you arrive at the clinic, we ask you to Please Wait In Your Car And Phone Us On 07 8492963 to let us know you there. We will come out to you or inform you when to enter the clinic. ☎️
🛑Please Do Not Enter The Clinic Until We Let You Know The Procedure To Follow. 🙏
•As always hygiene is of upmost importance. We have a high standard of cleanliness and the clinic is regularly cleaned and sanitized.
•Please use the contract tracer provided.
•There will be sanitizer supplied for you to use.
•Keep your social distancing.
•We will be wearing face masks and you may be asked to wear one also.😷
•If you are feeling sick or unwell please do not enter the clinic.🤢
•If you require food or medication for your pet, please phone the clinic so it is organized for you before coming down. Ring us when you arrive to collect it and we will bring the items to you.🐕🦺🐇🐁🦜🐈⬛
We have done this before, we can do it again. The care of our clients and patients is of upmost importance, as is the health and safety of all.💕
Thank you in advance.🙏
Your team at Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre. ❤️
www.hamiltonvets.co.nz...
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