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Monday 8am - 6pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

Animal Care Vet Clinic

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Animal Care veterinary clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services and products for small anim

20/10/2026

We will be closed on Friday 23rd and Monday 26th October for Hawke's Bay anniversary and Labour day. For emegencies, phone Hawke's Bay Urgent Care 06 651 7103. We hope you have a lovely long weekend! 😊🐾

14/10/2026

How cute are these Little Blue Penguins! 🐧🐧 Our vet nurse Emily has been keeping a watchful eye on a penguin burrow near her home. These shy little birds have been hard to spot, but with the help of a trail camera Emily has managed to get some footage of them coming and going.
Emily also helped organise a penguin-aversion training session for the local dogs in the area to help keep these precious birds safe. The aversion training was carried out by an experienced trainer who uses very gentle techniques. All of the dogs did very well! 🐕🐾🎓
This penguin burrow is in the Whirinaki/Bayview area. If you're walking your dog in this area, please be mindful that there are penguins nesting, and keep your dog close/away from possible nesting sites (shruby areas) or ideally on a lead. Signs will also be put up in the area. Emily and her neighbours are doing an amazing job of looking out for these gorgeous birds. We are hopeful there may even be chicks spotted in the future 🐣 🤞. Stay safe little penguins! 🐧🐧🥰

11/10/2026

Here is another collection of interesting bladder stones. These were surgically removed from a Cavoodle recently. The stones are then sent on a long journey, all the way to the Minnesota Urolith Centre for identification. 🧐

09/10/2026

Hi Jasper! 🥰🐾🐕 Lovely to see you, and your Mum!

06/10/2026

It's Vet Nurse Awareness Week! A huge shout-out to our fabulous, talented, hard-working vet nurses!! ❤️ Veterinary nurses are a critical part of every vet clinic. We are forever grateful for our wonderful, caring nursing team! ❤️ From answering phones and emails, through to taking care of hospital patients and assisting with surgeries - our nurses do a lot! Thank you to our nurses for all that you do - we would be lost without you! 🤩🐾🥰

17/09/2026

Sadly we have had a deceased, young, grey, entire (not de-sexed) male cat brought into the clinic. No microchip. Found on Farndon Road. Please call us on 06 877 8156 if you think this cat may belong to you. 🌈🩶

09/09/2026

Purchase any Nexgard Spectra 3 pack for cats or dogs between 1st September and 31st October 2026 and you will automaticlly go into the draw to win a signed BLUNT umbrella! 😍☂🐕🐈‍⬛🐾

20/08/2026

Possibly the largest bladder stone we’ve ever removed! 😲 This 6-7cm stone was discovered in the bladder of a small breed dog and has been surgically removed. 🐕

What are bladder stones?
Bladder and kidney stones are hardened accumulations of minerals found in urine, and can occur anywhere in the urinary tract. Stones can cause urinary blockages, especially if they lodge in the ureters (thin tubes connecting kidneys to the bladder) or urethra (narrow tube that allows urine to exit the body from the bladder).

What causes these stones?
Stones can be caused by an underlying condition that alters the balance of minerals or other substances in the urine. Factors that can influence the risk of stone formation include, the type of food the pet is eating, urinary tract infections, metabolic diseases, genetic predisposition (breed of animal).

What are the signs of a bladder stone?
Some pets with bladder stones may show no symptoms at all or may exhibit signs such as, frequent urination, blood in the urine, urinary accidents, recurring urinary tract infections.

Signs of a urinary blockage include, straining to urinate, inability to urinate, vomiting, anorexia (not eating), painful abdomen, lethargy. Urinary blockages require urgent veterinary treatment.

Treatment for urinary stones can include, surgical removal and feeding a specially formulated prescription diet to dissolve smaller stones and prevent new ones from forming (this depends on the type of stone present). Antibiotics may also be used if infection is present.

We diagnose urinary problems by performing full, in-clinic urine analysis using our Idexx SediVue and VetLab machines. Ultrasound and x-ray are also used in some cases.

Urinary conditions can be very uncomfortable, and in the case of blockages, even life-threatening. If your pet is showing signs of a urinary problem, please give us a call to make an appointment. We’re sure the little dog who had this stone removed will soon be feeling a lot more comfortable! 🐾

19/08/2026

UPDATE - We’re very pleased to say Mishka has a lovely new home. 🥰

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME 😻🏠
Beautiful Mishka is in need of a new home. Mishka is a 9 year old spayed female, seal point Ragdoll. She would be best suited to a home with plenty of space and no children. Mishka has been living in a single-pet household, so she may not be keen on a multi-pet home. Please pop into the clinic or give us a call if you would like to meet her. 🥰

16/07/2026

With the sad, but inevitable news that a case of bird flu has now been found in New Zealand, we will be implementing the recommendations set out by MPI and the NZ Veterinary Council.

❌ Please do not bring unwell birds into the clinic. Instead, phone the clinic or MPI for advice.
❌ Do not touch birds with suspected bird flu.
✅ Unwell wild birds should be left undisturbed and if appropriate, reported to MPI by calling 0800 809 966
✅ Take note of the location of any sick or dead birds, the species (if known) and the number of birds affected.

For more information please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/hpai

Address

45 Havelock Road
Havelock North
4130

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.animalcare.co.nz/

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