Kamo Vets

19/08/2025

Here’s some photos of our latest puppy kindy graduates , it was a large class with a real mix of neat puppies!
Hazel- Cairn Terrier
Awhi- Staffy Cross
Millie- Jack Russell cross
Honey- Shar Pei Cross
Maximus- Rottweiler
Alfie- Jack Russel cross
Bentley- Cocker Spaniel
Lucy- Boxer
We have just started a new class , but if you’d like to enroll to join our next class, it is starting on Monday 15th September at 6:15pm.
Please phone 4351924 to book or if you’d like more information.

15/07/2025

Check out this great (and free!) webinar series for pet owners to help you understand your pets better. Thank you Companion Animals NZ!

https://www.companionanimals.nz/webinars-2025

28/05/2025

Here’s some pics of our latest puppy kindy graduates to brighten your day.
Frankie the Dachshund
Missy the Shih Tzu
Zena the English Bull Terrier
Marly the Springer Spaniel
Riley the Border Collie and
Rex the heading dog cross
Congratulations and keep up the good work with your lovely pups.
Our next class begins on Tuesday 3rd June at 6:15pm . If you are interested in joining that class please phone the clinic on 4351924 to be added to the class or for more information.

27/04/2025

When the patient is flooded in.

Dr Lurch had to jump in a kayak today to get to the sick goat. 🛶

26/04/2025

We can't let World Veterinary Day pass without a shout out to our amazing team of vets who are here every day to care for your animals. They each bring clinical excellence, compassion and a deep commitment to improving animal's wellbeing. Thank you Sandra, Ben, Michelle, Leanne, Jet, Debbie, Viv, Tim, Fiona, Joyce, Lurch and Sarah and happy World Veterinary Day!

09/04/2025

Great advice during dog bite prevention week. Dogs are always telling us things, we just need to learn how to listen.

📅 Dog Bite Prevention Week is here (April 7–13) and understanding your dog's body language could be what prevents a bite. That’s why it’s so important to learn the difference between a dog who’s asking for space and a dog who’s inviting play.

Take a look at the two images in this post:

➡️ One shows a dog in an appeasement roll: tense body, clamped tail, ears pinned back, whites of the eyes showing. This dog is not asking for a belly rub and is likely scared or uncomfortable.

➡️ The other shows a dog in a play roll: relaxed posture, loose wagging tail, soft eyes. This dog is inviting interaction.

Biting is a last resort, not the first. Dogs use many signals to say “I’m uncomfortable” long before they ever snap. Here are some signals to look out for:

◻ Growling

◻ Barking or lunging

◻ Freezing

◻ Showing the whites of their eyes

◻ Clamped tail or ears back

🐾 “Every bite has a reason, and the key to prevention is understanding the motivation behind it.” – Dr. Lucy Scott, Veterinary Behaviour Services NZ

⚠️ A bite doesn’t mean your dog is broken, it means they need help and your local veterinarian and an ethical behaviour professional are your best first steps.

27/03/2025

Here’s some photos of our latest puppy kindy graduates .
Dorothy, the British Bulldog.
Suki, a Rottweiler.
Lucy, a black Spoodle
Miller the Fox Terrier.
Chai , the Mastiff cross
Peppa , a Mastiff cross
And finally little Cutie , a Chihuahua pup.
Congratulations to all our wonderful pups and their owners.
Our next class is scheduled to start on Tuesday April 22nd , 6:15pm . Please phone the clinic for more information or to book your puppys space in the next class.

12/03/2025

Here are the graduates from our January/February puppy kindy class.
Pickle- Long haired dachhund
Ace- Australian shepherd
Chichi- Retrodoodle
Burt- Miniature poodle
Pascal- Pappillion
Congratulations everyone, what a great bunch of pups!
We have a new class starting on Tuesday March 25th, 6:15pm, give us a call 4351924 for more info or if you'd like to book your puppy a place in this class.

05/03/2025

🚨 Parvovirus Alert! 🚨
Parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly virus that affects unvaccinated adult dogs and especially puppies. We are seeing a high volume of cases currently.

It attacks the gastrointestinal system and can cause causing:
⚠️ Vomiting (often bloody)
⚠️ Diarrhoea (often bloody)
⚠️ Lethargy & loss of appetite
⚠️ Fever
⚠️Rapid weight loss
🐶 Prevention is key! 🐶
✔️ Vaccinate your puppy/dog & keep boosters up to date
✔️ Avoid public places until fully vaccinated
✔️ Disinfect areas where infected dogs have been
✔️ Seek veterinary care immediately if you notice symptoms.

Parvovirus spreads easily through contact with infected dogs, feaces, or contaminated surfaces. It can even be walked into your house on your shoes if they have come in to contact! It can also survive in the environment for some time, so steer clear of properties where you know they have had infected dogs.

Particularly if your dog is vulnerable, young or unvaccinated, please try to keep away from areas where the virus can be easily transmitted/spread. This includes the dog park, loop and areas with a high rate of unvaccinated dogs.

If your dog has recently attended boarding, daycare or training at another facility and is overdue their vaccines OR if your dog has any of the above symptoms, please don't be offended when we ask you to stay in your car upon arrival. Even though it may not be parvovirus, there is a high risk at the moment. We are just trying to protect our vulnerable patients and keep everyone safe.

~Post paraphrased from The Doggy Den

10/12/2024

Tis' the season and the fleas will be dancing just as much as us!
Buy a triple pack of Nexgard (cat or dog) and get a single pack FREE

*Promotion available until the end of December 2024

04/11/2024

A reminder that Santa will be at the clinic for one night only on the 13th of November. Get in quick to snap up our last available spots! 🎅

This year Santa will be dropping in to Kamo Vets( my day job) to have photos taken with your much loved pets, he will be in clinic for one night only, Santa will be at the clinic on the 13th November between 6pm-8pm, Please call the clinic during opening hours to book your time slot, spaces will be limited so get in early. Prices are $25 for one Pet and $40 for two or more pets. all proceeds will go to a local charity rescue. 🎄

25/10/2024

Congratulations to our latest graduates 🎓

Molly the Cavoodle with Nicole
Rosa the Labrador with Rachel
Chewie the Daschund with Natasha