Scamps Pet Health People

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Scamps Pet Health People Home vet visits for cats and dogs in the greater Franklin area. Less stress for your pets and more convenience for you.

Have your pet seen in the comfort of your home by an experienced, local veterinarian. Scamps Pet Health People came about to try to solve a couple of problems - Michelle, the vet, enjoyed vet work although she was not keen on being inside a consultation room all day on a tight schedule. So she is getting out of the clinic and providing vet care to cat and dogs at home which has the potential to be more relaxing and convenient for pets and people.

Cats peeing inside, outside the litter tray, can be a frustrating problem in multicat households.We humans often think o...
14/10/2026

Cats peeing inside, outside the litter tray, can be a frustrating problem in multicat households.

We humans often think our cat needs a feline friend. Some cats enjoy the company of other cats, but many are perfectly happy being the only cat—and may prefer it. Before getting another cat, consider whether your existing cat would welcome one.

If you already have several cats, reducing stress between them can help. One recommendation is to provide a litter tray for each cat, plus one extra. Somehow, adding more litter trays to your house doesn’t feel like much of a solution! But placing them in separate locations gives each cat somewhere to go without another cat blocking access.

First, though, it’s important to check for a medical cause rather than assume stress is the problem.

A Feliway diffuser may help in some cases. If changes to the home environment aren’t enough, medication can sometimes help alongside those changes.

Unfortunately, there isn’t always a quick fix. Scamps can help with information and practical suggestions tailored to your cats and what’s manageable in your home.

12/10/2026
What's the ideal weight for my dog?The number on the scale isn't the most useful answer. Body condition score (BCS) matt...
20/08/2026

What's the ideal weight for my dog?

The number on the scale isn't the most useful answer. Body condition score (BCS) matters more than weight when it comes to working out what's right for your dog.

Two dogs can weigh exactly the same and have completely different body conditions — one lean and comfortable, the other carrying extra weight that's putting pressure on their joints. BCS works for every dog, whatever their build or conformation.

Here's what we're looking for: you should be able to feel the ribs but not see them, there should be a discernible waist when you look from above, and a visible tuck when you look from the side (see the chart above).

Keeping a lean body condition matters at any age — but if your dog has arthritis, it's one of the most powerful things you can do for them. Getting them lean and keeping them lean can make more difference to their comfort than any medication.

If you're not sure where your dog sits, it's something I check at every visit — happy to chat about it next time I'm out.

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Scamps Offers Vet Visits At Pets Home. We Are Not Clinic Based
Pukekohe East
2677

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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