Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital

14/10/2026

We are currently having issues with our phones. 📞

Please call through to 08 8313 1999 and press 2. This reaches our Large Animal team, who are able to accept calls on behalf of all small and large animal owners.

09/10/2026

Happy Vet Nurse & Vet Tech Appreciation Day 🐾❤️
Today, we're celebrating the incredible Vet Nurses and Vet Technologists who truly are the heart and soul of our clinic. You are the first to comfort, the last to leave, and the steady presence our patients and clients rely on every single day.
From holding a nervous paw and offering reassurance to worried owners, to providing exceptional care behind the scenes, your compassion, dedication, patience, and skill make a world of difference. You are the champions of our patients and the angels watching over our precious fur babies through every stage of life. While so much of what you do happens quietly in the background, your impact is immeasurable.
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our amazing team with a visit from Van Dough. ☕🍩 After all, there's nothing better than great coffee, delicious donuts, and a chance to pause and recognize the wonderful people who give so much of themselves every day.
To our Vet Nurses and Vet Techs, thank you for your kindness, your expertise, and your unwavering commitment to the animals in your care. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and so lucky to have such an amazing team caring for our clinic family.
You are appreciated today and every day. 💙🐶🐱

08/10/2026

🌸 Foaling Season is Here! 🌸
Are you prepared?

✅ Has your mare’s caslick been cut?
✅ Has she received her 2-in-1 vaccine 4–6 weeks before foaling?
✅ Do you have your veterinarian’s number handy?
✅ Are your facilities suitable, safe and well lit?
✅ Do you have a foaling kit and foaling alarm?

🐴 Remember the 1-2-3 Rule for Newborn Foals:
1️⃣ Within 1 hour – the foal should be standing
2️⃣ Within 2 hours – the foal should be nursing
3️⃣ Within 3 hours – the mare should have passed the placenta

👉 Please contact a veterinarian immediately if these milestones are not met.

🔎 Post-Foaling Assessments
Within 12–24 hours of an uncomplicated foaling, we recommend a neonatal health check:
- General health check for mare and foal
- IgG testing
- Placenta evaluation

Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital is available around the clock for emergencies, hospitalisation and intensive care for your horses.

🚨 24/7 Emergency Care
☎️ 8313 1999
📧 [email protected]
📍 1454 Mudla Wirra Road, Roseworthy SA 5371

08/10/2026

Grass Seeds & Pets:

A Hidden Danger Every Owner Should Know About

Spring and summer mean more outdoor fun—but they also bring grass seeds, one of the most common and painful hazards for dogs and cats. These tiny seeds can easily lodge in your pet’s fur, ears, eyes, paws, or even be inhaled, causing serious infections.

🚨 Why Grass Seeds Are Dangerous
Grass seeds are shaped like tiny arrows. Once they attach to your pet, they don’t just sit there—they burrow deeper, causing:
🌾Painful abscesses
🌾Eye injuries
🌾Ear infections
🌾Lung complications if inhaled
🌾Emergency surgery in severe cases

👀 Signs Your Pet May Have a Grass Seed Problem
Watch for these red flags:
🌾Persistent licking of one spot
🌾Sudden limping or paw sensitivity
🌾Head shaking or pawing at the ears
🌾Red, swollen eyes or squinting
🌾Sneezing fits or nasal discharge
🌾A small lump that appears suddenly and grows quickly
If you notice any of these, contact your vet promptly—grass seeds don’t resolve on their own.

🛡️ How to Prevent Grass Seed Injuries
🐶 Keep fur trimmed, especially around paws, ears, and belly
🐶 Check your pet after every walk, especially in long grass
🐶 Avoid areas with dry, seeding grasses
🐶 Brush your pet regularly to catch seeds early
🐶 Use protective boots or snoods for dogs prone to issues
❤️ A Little Prevention Goes a Long Way

Grass seeds may be tiny, but the problems they cause are anything but. Regular checks and quick action can save your pet from pain—and save you from costly vet visits.

Call 8313 1999 24/7
Option 1 for Small Animal assistance
Option 2 for Large Animal. assistance

07/10/2026

🐴🐴Sand Enteropathy🐴🐴

A Serious but Preventable Risk for Horses

Horses grazing on sandy soil or fed directly from the ground can accidentally ingest large amounts of sand and dirt. Over time, this material can accumulate in the gut, leading to sand enteropathy — a condition that increases the risk of diarrhea, discomfort, colic, and potentially life‑threatening intestinal impactions. Our hospital sees many cases year‑round due to the sandy soil common across the Greater Adelaide region.

⚠️ Signs Your Horse May Have Sand Build‑Up

🟤 Chronic diarrhea or loose manure
🟤 Reduced appetite or weight loss
🟤 Mild, recurring colic episodes
🟤 Lying down more than usual
🟤 Dull coat or reduced energy
🟤 Manure containing visible sand when settled in water

If you notice any of these signs, please contact your vet promptly — sand accumulation can escalate quickly.

🩺 Treatment Options

🟤 Psyllium husk therapy — Helps bind and move sand through the digestive tract
🟤 Hydration support — Keeps the gut mobile
🟤 Pain management — For horses showing discomfort
🟤 Veterinary-guided flushing or hospital care — Required for severe impactions
🟤 Your vet may also recommend routine abdominal radiographs to determine your horse’s sand score (graded 0–12). Horses with a sand score of 7 or higher have a significantly increased risk of colic. In these cases, we recommend a 5‑day hospital stay, where they receive daily psyllium husks and magnesium sulphate via nasogastric tube to maximise sand clearance.

🛡️ How to Prevent Sand Accumulation

🟤 Feed off the ground using haynets, buckets, or rubber matting
🟤 Provide plenty of forage to keep the gut moving
🟤 Avoid overgrazing sandy paddocks
🟤 Offer psyllium for 5 consecutive days once per month (1 g per kg body weight — e.g., 500 g/day for a 500 kg horse)
🟤 Ensure clean, fresh water at all times
🟤 Rotate paddocks to reduce sand exposure
Some horses refuse raw psyllium husks — fortunately, there are highly palatable commercial alternatives. One option is Equilax, an apple‑flavoured psyllium pellet designed to help move sand and dirt through the gut. We currently have 6 kg bags in stock, and you’re welcome to visit the clinic for a free sample to see if your horse likes it.

❤️❤️ Healthy Gut, Happy Horse ❤️❤️

Sand ingestion is common — but with smart management, routine monitoring, and early intervention, it’s entirely preventable. Regular checks and good feeding practices can keep your horse comfortable and reduce the risk of colic.

For more information, contact the clinic on 8313 1999 (press 2) or email [email protected]

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

🐇 This one is for the Rabbit Owners! 🐇

Did you know that an annual health check is one of the most important things you can do for your bunny? Rabbits are experts at hiding signs of illness, so a thorough check-up, including a full physical and dental examination, can help catch problems early.

A vital part of this check-up is vaccination against Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV). Australia has two prevalent and highly fatal strains, RHDV1 and RHDV2. We are pleased to use the FILAVAC VHD K C+V vaccine, which provides protection against BOTH strains. This is recommended for all rabbits from 10 weeks of age and requires a booster every 12 months to maintain immunity.

🥕🥕(Please note: There is currently no vaccine available for Myxomatosis in Australia).🥕🥕

We also strongly recommend desexing your rabbit at 4-6mths of age. This not only prevents unwanted litters but can also decrease aggression and unwanted behaviours like urine spraying. Studies have also shown that up to 80% of female rabbits over two years of age will develop uterine cancer - completely preventable by desexing!

Give your bunny the best protection. Call us to schedule their annual health check, dental examination, and vaccination today!

Special thanks to the very cute Grayson, and our lovely Dr Bri for being our Models 💙

28/09/2026

Are you a veterinary nurse looking for your next opportunity? South Aussie with Cosi is here with “Rover” to tell you all about the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital and our fantastic campus.

Current Opportunities:
🐴 Large Animal Veterinary Nurse (Continuing & Fixed Term)
🚨 Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Nurse (Continuing, Fixed Term and Casual)

Apply with us at www.jobs.adelaide.edu.au 🩺

23/09/2026

Highlights from today! Keep an eye out for an episode 👀

23/09/2026

A fantastic day today filming with South Aussie with Cosi 💜 Kirby is a star 🌟

Meet “Kirby”, who is celebrating being in remission from lymphoma!!!!! Kirby has been at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital for the past two years having treatment! It’s a BIG day today celebrating her remission 🙌