Cameron Veterinary Services

16/11/2024

Strike a pose 💃

Jasper modelling his new bow tie!

15/11/2024

We are looking to add another superstar to our growing team! Are you or do you know a Vet who is looking for a family owned business with an extremely experienced team, no after hours or weekends?

We see dogs & cats plus the largies on the farms too. Whether you are a small or large animal vet, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone that is:

⭐️ Confident - with expert client communication and customer care skills.

⭐️ Experienced - (at least 2+ years out preferably 5+ years experience) however the key is to be confident in their skills and able to work independently and in sole charge. New graduates are welcome to apply.

⭐️ Team Orientated - looking to help be part of an expanding team. We are looking to expand the team over the coming years, so someone who is keen to be a team member and a leader helping to grow the clinic.

⭐️ Flexibility - We want to be flexible with you and the hours you want to work. The standard of working full time, 5 days a week is outdated. We want to roster a system that works for you!

⭐️ Be Passionate! – we want you to be passionate about your work, be part of an expanding team, and help to develop the clinic you want to work in!.

To contact the clinic or to discuss these options further please contact Dr Lachlan Cameron on 08 8318 1801

15/11/2024

Vitamin D deficiency is a condition that we see more often in alpacas compared to any other livestock. This deficiency typically occurs over the winter and spring months due to a lack of exposure to ultraviolet light.

A vitamin D deficiency can cause the bone disorder rickets which is a very painful condition that if left untreated can lead to stunted growth or calcification of the bones.

With alpacas being such stoic animals who do their best to hide any signs of illness, it’s important to understand the key risk factors and symptoms of rickets, as well as knowing how you can prevent the condition from occurring.

Baby alpacas (known as crias) are most at risk of developing rickets.

Pregnant and lactating alpacas are also more susceptible to rickets and can pass on their own mineral deficiencies to their young.

Alpacas with darker fiber are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D, leading to a higher incidence of rickets compared to those with lighter fiber.

Symptoms of rickets in alpacas include:
🦙 Lameness
🦙 Hunched back
🦙 Weight loss
🦙 Skeletal abnormalities
🦙 Bowed legs
🦙 Laying down or sitting more than usual
🦙 Fractures

Treatment is typically done with vitamin D injections, we can also provide them with Vitamin D supplements during the winter / spring months. It is possible to overdose with too much vitamin D, so it is important to always consult with wit us before commencing any supplementation program.

14/11/2024

Important note!

Our opening hours are changing on Thursdays, from Thursday 21st of November we will be reducing our opening times back to 8am-5pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

14/11/2024

Parvovirus is quite active in Adelaide at the moment. If your dog is not up to date with their yearly vaccination, please give us a call to book an appointment.

It is highly contagious amongst the community and your dog can contract it even if they do not leave your yard.

The main signs of Parvovirus are:

🦠 Lethargy
🦠 Loss of appetite
🦠 Vomiting
🦠 Severe, often bloody, diarrhea
🦠 Abdominal pain and bloating
🦠 Fever or low body temperature (hypothermia)

Please call us on 08 8318 1801 if you need to book an appointment or to check your dogs vaccination status 💉

URGENT WARNING TO DOG & PUPPY OWNERS !!

Multiple outbreaks of Canine Parvovirus—a highly contagious and lethal virus affecting dogs and puppies—have been reported in the northern and western suburbs.

We strongly urge all dog owners to:
- Ensure your pets are up to date with their vaccinations.
- Seek immediate veterinary assistance if you notice any signs of the virus.

The signs to look out for:

-Lethargy: Unusual tiredness or lack of energy
-Loss of Appetite: Sudden disinterest in food
-Severe or Repeated Vomiting: Persistent vomiting episodes
-Diarrhoea: Often accompanied by blood in the stool

For more information, please read our media release here: https://brnw.ch/21wOC5i

13/11/2024

Whisky’s a sucker for a belly rub 🥰

12/11/2024

Did you know we offer free checks for your puppy and kitten at 6 months of age?!

This appointment is booked in with one of our wonderful Vet Nurses and covers all things growing up, such as:

🐕 Desexing & umbilical hernias

🐈 Parasite control (heartworm, intestinal worm, tick & flea)

🐕 All things dental care, brushing teeth, dental diets & treats, retained baby teeth and more!

🐈 Behaviour management & Training

🐕 Nutrition

🐈 Grooming

🐕 Discussions of management in Brachycephalic breeds such as French Bulldogs and Pugs

If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment please give us a call on 08 8318 1801.

11/11/2024

Our next Puppy-Pre School course will commence on Tuesday 7th of January 2025!

If you have any questions or would like to secure your spot, please give us a call on 8318 1801 or alternatively you can contact us via Facebook.

09/11/2024

We love a good before and after shot!

George was such a good boy for Jen!

08/11/2024

🌟🐴 Lets talk faecal egg counts in horses! 🌟🐴

Preventing disease through targeted worming is an essential part of keeping our horses health in tip top shape! In the past like dogs and cats, horses were wormed at set intervals, unfortunately this has lead to an increasing level of resistance to worming preventatives.

This is why we now recommend regular faecal egg count testing as it’s a vital part of ensuing our horses are on a protocol that is specifically tailored to them. To make the testing process easier we have facilities here in the clinic so we can test for you!
If left untreated, a worm infestation can cause a range of health issues, including stomach and gastrointestinal problems, liver damage and colic.

A faecal egg count allows us to identify the amount and type of parasite eggs that are potentially inside their digestive tract; by understanding their parasite load, we can then provide recommendations for a worming schedule, as well as forming a baseline for future testing.

We recommend testing 3-4 times a year and it’s important to re-test 2 weeks after giving preventatives, this allows us to determine if the medications are working.

The two most important factors when it comes to collecting a sample are freshness, and if you have more than one horse, identifying which horse it belongs to!

🐴 Label a plastic bag with your horse’s name and your own contact details.

🐴 Collect a small amount of poo that is fresh (i.e., still warm) using a glove, place it into the plastic bag and seal it.

🐴 Try and grab a few small amounts from different sections of the manure, as parasite eggs aren’t always evenly distributed.

🐴 If you can’t drop it off the same day, keep the sample refrigerated until you can.

For more information or to have a sample tested, please give us a call on 8318 1801.

07/11/2024

Did you know we not only see horses, but we also provide a range of personalised services for all your farm production and hobby farming animals?!

These animals include:
Sheep 🐑🐏
Goats 🐐
Alpacas 🦙
Cows 🐂🐄

What services do we provide?
🦙Castration
🐐Vaccinations
🐑 Herd management / health visits
🐄 Pregnancy testing and diagnosis
🐂 Dis-budding
🐏 Disease management
🐄 Calving assistance
🐑 Feacel egg counts
and much more!

If you have any questions regarding your farm animals or if you would like to book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call on 8318 1801.

06/11/2024

Rockets enjoying some sunshine ☀️

05/11/2024

🌟🐐 10 interesting facts about goats! 🐐🌟

🐐 We know their pupils are horizontal, but did you know there’s a reason for this?
It allows them a wider field of vision to keep an eye out for predators!

🐐 They are rather intelligent animals and can recognise the different emotions in their companions just by hearing a single sound.

🐐 Baby goats are called kids and when a female gives birth it’s called kidding.

🐐 Did you know they are born with teeth? How odd is that!

🐐 There are over 200 recognised and domestic breeds of goats.

🐐 Goats are quite fussy when it comes to their food but are also extremely resourceful which allows them to survive off of small amounts of food at a time.

🐐 Goats a very aware of human behaviour and can recognise the difference between a happy human and an angry human.

🐐 Like dogs, goats can be taught their name and learn to come when called.

🐐 They dislike water and will avoid stepping in puddles or getting caught in the rain.

🐐 Goats are very social animals and can easily become depressed if separated from their companions, they also aren’t flock orientated like sheep are.

If you have interesting facts we've missed, share them in the comments below!

04/11/2024

Good Evening and happy Monday to all of our wonderful clients and beyond!

A little update that our grooming services are now fully booked for the remainder of 2024!!

We can add you to our list in case of cancelation and are taking bookings for 2025!

02/11/2024

Jen and Coco are discussing their weekend plans during her groom!

01/11/2024

🐑🌟 10 interesting facts about sheep! 🌟🐑

🐑 There are over 1,200 different breeds of domestic sheep!

🐑 They have scent glands on their faces and their hooves.

🐑 They have a 270–320-degree field of vision, which means they can nearly see the whole way around themselves!

🐑 Despite popular opinion, studies have shown that sheep are rather intelligent and can recognise up to 50 different sheep faces as well as human faces.

🐑 They can read facial expressions and differentiate between a smile and a frown.

🐑 Highly social animals and can form strong bonds with each other.

🐑 Lambs are able to walk within minutes after they are born.

🐑 Sheep are herbivores, this means they strictly live on vegetation such as seeds, grass and plants.

🐑 Their pupils are rectangular in shape.

🐑 Sheep wool never stops growing which why the need to be sheard at least once a year to avoid becoming over grown and matted.

If you have interesting facts we've missed, share them in the comments below!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

We hope you're all having a safe and wonderful day!

A gentle reminder that while your pets may have the best tricks, we should be mindful about what treats we provide them with. Let's save the candy and chocolate for the humans and give our 4 legged friends the appropriate and delicious animal safe treats!

Stay spooky 👻

30/10/2024

Loves a good chin scratch! 🐑