Howick Village Vets

✨ Game-changer for itchy pets ✨

If you’ve ever watched your dog constantly licking, chewing, or scratching, you know how frustrating (and heartbreaking) allergies can be.

Enter Numelvi — a newer anti-allergy treatment that works differently from traditional medications. It’s part of a class called JAK inhibitors, which means it helps calm the overactive immune response that causes redness, itchiness, and inflamed skin. In simple terms? It turns down the “itch signal” at its source 🧬

We’ve seen some incredible results already.
🐾 Kona has battled allergies for most of her life — constantly dealing with pink, inflamed paws despite being on multiple medications.

✨ Just 2 weeks on Numelvi, and her paws and skin are looking the best they ever have. Less redness, less irritation, and a much happier dog.

This is why we love what we do — seeing real change that improves quality of life 💛

👉 Think your pet might benefit from Numelvi?
Send us a DM or book a consult today to chat about whether this could be the right option for your pet.

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Meet this gorgeous boy 🐱💙✨

Boo came in for his neuter procedure and was an absolute superstar 🌟 From the moment he arrived, we focused on keeping everything calm, gentle, and stress-free 🌈🫶

With cozy blankets, soft handling, and lots of reassurance 💕, his experience was smooth and comfortable from start to finish.

Neutering is an important step for your cat’s health 🩺💚—and with the right care, it can be a positive experience too 🌼🐾

He recovered beautifully and was soon back to his curious, cheeky self 😻✨

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Meet beautiful Freya 💕

Freya recently came in to be spayed, and like many pets, she experiences separation anxiety and can feel nervous around strangers. At Howick Village Vets, we’re passionate about creating a calm, fear-free experience tailored to every pet’s individual needs 🐾

To support Freya, we designed a gentle, personalised plan:
✨ Her mum stayed with her on the sofa in our waiting room to help her feel safe
✨ We administered a light sedation injection without her even noticing
✨ Once she was sleepy, her mum stayed by her side in the treatment room until she was ready for the next step
✨ This meant no cages, no added stress, and a smooth, calm transition into surgery

Freya wasn’t aware when her mum quietly slipped away, and she recovered beautifully after her procedure with continued light sedation to keep her relaxed 💗

We’re so happy to report that Freya is doing wonderfully, and her mum was thrilled with how calm and comfortable the whole process was!

Every pet is unique, and we’re proud to go the extra mile to support those with anxiety or behavioural needs 🐶🐱

If your pet gets nervous at the vet, talk to us about how we can help create a stress-free visit 💬

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The story, of Molly’s rescue, a week after being separated from her owner, is so uplifting. Community spirit, a dog’s loyalty and the unwavering belief that this amazing dog was still alive…❤️

How cute is Freddie?! 🐾💙

Freddie visited us for his 16-week vaccination and received full cover, including lepto, parvo, and kennel cough vaccines – such a brave boy!

✨ Why are puppy vaccines so important?
Vaccinations help protect your puppy from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. They also help build strong immunity, keeping your pup safe as they explore the world and start socialising with other dogs.

🎁 We still have FREE goodies to give away, thanks to Purina, for all kitten and puppy vaccinations!

📞 Call us today to book your little one in and give them the best start.