Why do cats love toy balls?  We always have cat balls in stock at Howick Small Animal Clinic. Why? Because the biggest element of most cats’ play drive is their instinct to hunt prey. Ball toys mimic the movement of prey animals, and many ball toys can include enticing elements like eye-catching, catnip, noisemakers,...Read More

Max is a striped field mouse. He was saved from the clutches of a cat by Dr Dommett’s 4 year old son Aaron. Max had a few minor injuries, but he had suffered a severe injury to his tail, which required a partial amputation. Max is recovering well from the amputation and hopefully he’ll be...Read More

Dogs with environmental allergies suffer a lot from the discomfort of constant itching and irritated skin. Did you know that dogs with allergies are also prone to getting ear infections? Ear infections are often a secondary symptom of underlying allergies, especially allergies to dust mites, moulds, pollens, and animal proteins in dog foods. To prevent...Read More

Funda Nenja Winter Warmers Collection!! This June we are collecting winter warmers to support Funda Nenja and their incredible initiative in our community. In return for your donations, you will receive a free dog treat just to say thank you for your support! Dop off any blankets, jerseys, & beds at Howick Small Animal Clinic...Read More

At Howick Small Animal Veterinary Clinic we are fully equipped with blood machines for in-house testing. We are able to run and obtain blood sample results within a few minutes providing immediate diagnostic and monitoring information. At Howick Small Animal Clinic we strive to provide services with Traditional Values and Modern Veterinary Care.Read More

Symptoms, Testing and Prevention Feline leukemia virus or FeLV, is becoming more and more common in our Howick area. It can be a difficult virus to manage, but thanks to early detection, broader awareness of the signs and an effective vaccine cats with the virus can still live a happy and long life. ·     What...Read More

We are privileged to be able to assist the incredible Funda Nenja organization and all the good they do in our local community! From Funda Nenja: Funda Nenja: “Last week 2 Funda Nenja dogs were in need of our help. One was showing signs of having biliary and the other had very swollen lymph glands. We collected...Read More

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Deworming regularly, and with a broad spectrum, ‘vet strength’ treatment, is the only way to ensure any worms already inside aren’t allowed to mature and go on to affect your dog’s health. Deworming for dogs has been made super-easy with tasty, chewable Milbemax tablets. Being one of the most popular and trusted dewormers used in...Read More

So the question is: Do you need to trim your cat’s claws? Most cats do not need their claws trimmed, particularly if they are outdoor cats. Clipping them may be inappropriate, as outdoor cats need their claws for climbing etc. However, there are some instances, where trimming your cat’s claws may be necessary. Indoor cats...Read More