Kamo Vets

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

19/10/2024

Santa is back this year! Our chance to help some of our less fortunate furry friends at a special time of year.

13th November 6 - 8pm
$25 for one pet or $40 for 2 or more.
To book 094351924 or [email protected]

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. 🎄

19/09/2024

We have space in our next Puppy Kindy class starting next Monday. If you have a new addition to the family, get in touch to book your spot.

Pictured is graduate Atlas who was in for his neuter today. He was such and brave boy and his pawrents got a special puppy Kindy discount.

09 435 1924

13/08/2024

This will be a great webinar from Dr Jess Beer about recognising pain in your pets.

There is still time to join our FREE webinar TONIGHT at 7pm to learn how to recognise the signs of pain in your pets! 🐾

Pain in animals can manifest in ways that are often mistaken for behavioural issues, such as anxiety, aggression, or even destructive habits. Dr Jess Beer, an accredited veterinary behaviourist and founder of Kiwi Vet Behaviour, will guide you through identifying and managing pain in your furry friends.

Let’s ensure our pets are healthy and happy, both physically and mentally.

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/6f0G50STtRK

23/07/2024

Update : owner found thank you. Is this your dog? Found on Grant Street, Te Kamo.

This little sweetie jumped in lovely lady's car, running along the road on outside 3 Grant Street, Te Kamo. It has been brought to us to locate an owner but it unfortunately does not have a chip. If this is your dog please phone us on 094351924 as soon as possible.

23/07/2024

Congratulations to our most recent puppy kindy Graduates...
Atlas , Bowie, Layla and Link

22/07/2024

Here is a great little summary of the 2 different registers for your pet's microchip.

If you need to scan your pet to check the number, or need help checking if they are registered on the NZCAR pop in to see us!

We know there is confusion around what Council and NZCAR registration is, so we created a handy guide to help you know the difference! 🐱🐴🐶🐇🐑🦜

The NZ Companion Animal Register works with thousands of authorised users nationwide, including SPCA, vet clinics, and rescues, who use the NZCAR to help get lost pets home!

Make sure your pet's microchip is registered and your contact details are up to date with us by signing in at www.animalregister.co.nz, or calling our friendly support team at 0508 LOSTPET 👍

04/07/2024

Have you got a new puppy?

Join our next Puppy Preschool class starting Monday 15th July.

Effective socalistion between 6 and 16 weeks of age will help your pup become a confident, well behaved and sociable member of your family.

Please phone the clinic for more details or to book 094351924

28/06/2024

We are holding an injured dog found on Three Mile Bush Rd. He is approx 5 months old and has no microchip. Please contact the clinic on 435 1924 if you know this dog so we can contact his owners ASAP.

16/05/2024

We welcomed Grant back for a cameo appearance as assistant surgeon for his grand-dog Bear's surgery this week. Performing the surgery is Boet Vermulen, an orthopedic surgeon who travels up from Auckland twice a month to operate in our clinic. Happy to report Bear is back home, recovering well and enjoying all the attention.

25/03/2024

Today is the day to check you have enough medications and food to get your furbabies through Easter. Please email or phone through prescription requests ASAP so we can get you sorted for the long weekend. [email protected]
09 435 1924

22/03/2024

This month we farewell Grant Macpherson as he heads into a well earned retirement. Thank you Grant and Sally for everything you have done for Kamo Vets and the animals of Northland.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/all-creatures-great-and-small-kamo-vet-grant-macpherson-on-life-as-a-rural-vet-in-northland/QUYL6FJHSNDYZC7W2BXXAFUHUM/?fbclid=IwAR33VUha95kBYyiWv7t3SX91ePWIrzfB3_-kPz7XeBp_YxxDVB_GPCvly1I

In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.