Rural Veterinary Services

Rural Veterinary Services Rural Veterinary Services provides veterinary care to all animals, small or large. Our main clinic is situated at 85 Gordon Street, Naracoorte, South Australia.

Serving Naracoorte, Edenhope & surrounds.
☎️ 08 8762 1885
After hours: 0419 621 886
[email protected] We also have a branch clinic in Edenhope on Fridays. Most surgical procedures (such as castrates, speys, dentals and lump removals) are available at both of our clinics. We also offer farm visits and house calls. We pride ourselves in providing friendly and professional care to all our patients and our clients.

🌧️🐾 Patient of the week: Yogi! 🐾🌧️With the rain coming down and paddocks turning muddy, Yogi knew exactly how to tackle ...
19/06/2026

🌧️🐾 Patient of the week: Yogi! 🐾🌧️

With the rain coming down and paddocks turning muddy, Yogi knew exactly how to tackle this weather: by arriving at Rural Vets in his favourite PJs! 💙🐶

Safe to say he won over the whole clinic with his cosy look. We think he's onto something... who wouldn't want to stay in their pyjamas on a day like today? 😴☔

As the wet and chilly weather continues, don't forget to keep your pets warm, dry, and comfortable. A cosy bed, an extra warm blanket in their kennel or even a stylish set of PJs can make all the difference.

📸 We want to see your pets dressed for winter!

Share a photo of your dog, cat, horse, or farm buddy in their winter gear in the comments below. Bonus points for pyjamas! 👇🐾

Thanks for making our day brighter, Yogi! ❤️

🎉 And the winner of our Guess the Size of the Lump competition is… 🎉🥁 Drum roll, please 🥁Kelly Pope! 👏The lump weighed a...
15/06/2026

🎉 And the winner of our Guess the Size of the Lump competition is… 🎉

🥁 Drum roll, please 🥁

Kelly Pope! 👏

The lump weighed a whopping 750 grams, and Kelly had the closest guess at 725 grams!

Congratulations, Kelly — you’ve won 10% off a senior consultation for your dog or cat. 🐶🐱

🐶 HOW HEAVY WAS THIS LUMP?! 🐶This beautiful senior dog recently came in to have a large lump removed — and the results s...
10/06/2026

🐶 HOW HEAVY WAS THIS LUMP?! 🐶

This beautiful senior dog recently came in to have a large lump removed — and the results surprised everyone 😲

👇 GUESS THE WEIGHT of the lump in the comments below 👇

🎉 The person who guesses the correct weight (or the closest guess) will WIN a 10% discount off a Senior Health Consultation with Rural Vets! 🎉

We’ll reveal the answer and announce the winner Monday!

(And yes… the patient is recovering beautifully ❤️)

This is also a good reminder that if your pet develops a lump or bump, it’s worth getting it checked early. Some grow slowly over time and owners don’t realise just how large they’ve become, just like this lump which grew rapidly over a span of one month.

05/06/2026

🔬 LUMPS & BUMPS — FAST ANSWERS MATTER 🔬

Did you know at Rural Vets we assess many lumps and bumps IN-HOUSE using our Vet IMAGYST cytology system? 🩺

When pets develop new lumps, one of the first steps is often cytology — taking a small sample of cells with a fine needle to help identify what we’re dealing with.

The exciting part?
✨ We no longer have to wait 5 business days for many samples to return from the laboratory.
✨ Faster answers can mean faster treatment decisions and less waiting stress for owners.

Cytology can help us determine whether a lump may be:
✔️ A fatty lump
✔️ An inflammatory lesion
✔️ An infection
✔️ Something more concerning that may need surgery or further testing

While some samples still need specialist pathologist review, having this technology in clinic means we can often get valuable information much sooner.

If your pet has a new lump, a growing lump, or a lump that just doesn’t seem right — book in for a check 🐾

🔬 LUMPS & BUMPS — SHOULD YOU WORRY? As pets age, lumps and bumps become more common. Some are harmless fatty lumps… othe...
01/06/2026

🔬 LUMPS & BUMPS — SHOULD YOU WORRY?

As pets age, lumps and bumps become more common. Some are harmless fatty lumps… others need closer investigation.

One of the quickest and least invasive ways we investigate a lump is with CYTOLOGY 🩺

This involves taking a small sample of cells from the lump using a fine needle and examining it under the microscope.

Why is this important?
✔️ Helps identify fatty lumps vs concerning masses
✔️ Guides whether surgery is recommended
✔️ Gives us valuable information before anaesthetic procedures

Not every lump needs removal — but every lump should be checked.

Rule of thumb:
👉 New lump
👉 Growing lump
👉 Firm lump
👉 Irritated lump

…book an appointment to have it assessed.

Because early detection matters ❤️

29/05/2026

🐾 Senior Spotlight ~ LIZZY’S ARTHRITIS JOURNEY 🐾

Arthritis can slowly affect our pets’ mobility, comfort, and quality of life — often more than owners realise.

This video shows Lizzy before and after starting arthritis treatment ❤️

Like many senior dogs, Lizzy had started slowing down and becoming stiff, especially after resting. After beginning treatment, her comfort and mobility noticeably improved.

At our clinic, we commonly use treatments such as:
✔️ Beransa monthly injections
✔️ Cartrophen joint support injections
✔️ Weight and mobility management plans

Our goal is simple:
🐶 Keep pets comfortable
🐶 Keep them moving
🐶 Keep them enjoying life

If your dog is slowing down, reluctant to jump, stiff after rest, or not enjoying walks like they used to — arthritis may be playing a role.

Book in with our team for an arthritis assessment 🩺

🐾 ARTHRITIS IN PETS - IT’S MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK 🐾Did you know that around 1 in 5 adult dogs develop arthritis, wit...
27/05/2026

🐾 ARTHRITIS IN PETS - IT’S MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK 🐾

Did you know that around 1 in 5 adult dogs develop arthritis, with the numbers increasing significantly as pets age? Large breed dogs can also develop arthritis earlier, as they tend to age faster than smaller breeds 🩺

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions we see in pets and unfortunately, it is irreversible. While we can’t cure arthritis, early intervention and ongoing management can make a huge difference to a pet’s comfort and quality of life 💙

Many pets are incredibly good at hiding discomfort and pain, often not showing obvious signs until the arthritis has become more advanced and particularly painful.

Signs of arthritis may include:
🐶 Stiffness after resting
🐶 Slower on walks
🐶 Difficulty jumping or climbing stairs
🐶 Sleeping more
🐱 Cats jumping less or grooming less

The good news is that at Rural Vets, we have excellent options available to help keep your pets comfortable and active 🩺

At our clinic, we routinely use:
✔️ Beransa monthly injections
✔️ Cartrophen joint support injections
✔️ Joint supplements such as 4Cyte
Supplements like 4Cyte can be a great early support option to help maintain joint health, especially in pets beginning to show mild signs of stiffness or those predisposed to arthritis. However, once significant arthritis is present, additional treatments are often needed to properly manage pain and mobility.

Many owners notice significant improvements in comfort, mobility, and quality of life after starting treatment 🐾

📸 Pictured is Alfie, who recently came in to start his arthritis journey ❤️

🐾 Senior pet spotlight - Meet Titan 🐾Titan recently visited us for his annual senior health check. At home, he was happy...
25/05/2026

🐾 Senior pet spotlight - Meet Titan 🐾

Titan recently visited us for his annual senior health check. At home, he was happy, comfortable, and showing no obvious signs that anything was wrong ❤️

As part of his check-up, we performed senior blood testing including an SDMA test, which can help identify kidney disease in its early stages.

Titan’s results indicated early kidney disease — something that often develops quietly and can be difficult to detect without blood testing.

Although kidney disease can’t be cured, detecting it early gives his pawrents the opportunity to make supportive changes at home to help slow progression and maintain his quality of life for as long as possible 💙

Stories like Titan’s are exactly why senior health screening is so important. Many older pets can appear perfectly well while changes are happening internally.

If your senior pet is due for a check-up, speak with our team about whether a senior health screen may be recommended 🩺

📷 Pictured Titan who kept himself entertained watching the clinic fish whilst his bloods ran in-house. 😍🐠

🩸 WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT FOR SENIOR PETS? 🩸As pets age, important changes can happen internally long before they ...
22/05/2026

🩸 WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT FOR SENIOR PETS? 🩸

As pets age, important changes can happen internally long before they show obvious signs at home.

Pets also age much faster than we do. So while one year may not seem like long to us, it can equal several years of ageing for our pets. That means health changes can develop surprisingly quickly, especially in senior dogs and cats.

Most pets are considered “senior” from around 7 years of age, although larger dog breeds may be considered seniors even earlier.
That’s why routine blood testing is such an important part of senior pet care 🩺

At Rural Vets, our in house senior blood testing may include:
✔️ Biochemistry
✔️ Haematology
✔️ SDMA testing for early kidney disease
✔️ T4 thyroid testing in cats

These tests can help us detect:
🐾 Kidney disease
🐾 Liver disease
🐾 Diabetes
🐾 Thyroid disease
🐾 Anaemia or infection

Early detection often means earlier treatment and better quality of life.

If your senior pet hasn’t had a health check or blood tests recently, now is a great time to book a senior health screen and help keep them feeling their best ❤️

📸 Pictured is Percy a 9 year old kitty in for his annual health screen.

🐾 SENIOR PET SPOTLIGHT 🐾As our pets get older, their health needs change and subtle signs of illness can easily be misse...
20/05/2026

🐾 SENIOR PET SPOTLIGHT 🐾

As our pets get older, their health needs change and subtle signs of illness can easily be missed.

Many senior pets simply “slow down” gradually, but this can sometimes be linked to pain, arthritis, kidney disease, thyroid disease, dental disease, or other age-related conditions.

Regular senior health checks help us detect problems earlier and keep pets happier and more comfortable for longer ❤️

Signs your senior pet may benefit from a check-up:
✔️ Sleeping more
✔️ Slowing down on walks
✔️ Weight changes
✔️ Drinking more water
✔️ Stiffness or difficulty getting up
✔️ Changes in appetite or behaviour

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing helpful information on all things senior care 🩺🐶🐱

Because ageing pets deserve comfort, support, and the best quality of life every step of the way ❤️

Address

85 Gordon Street
Naracoorte, SA
5271

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61887621885

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