Hickman Road Veterinary Clinic

04/21/2025

Scratching is normal cat behavior. Regularly trimming your cat’s nails can prevent injury and damage to household items. Make sure you have proper feline nail trimmers so your cat’s nails don’t splinter. For nail trimming tips, visit https://bit.ly/3Hz66ml.

04/21/2025

When you're teaching children about dog bite prevention and how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Here are a few easy tips to help children understand the importance of respecting dogs. Uncover more at avma.org/DogBite

04/16/2025

A spring reminder that lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Keep your kitties safe and keep lilies out of the house.

04/16/2025

Is it time for a test?

04/04/2025

April is heartworm awareness month. Remember to keep your pets protected year-round.

Happy April 1st! April is heartworm awareness month but heartworm disease is no joke.

Please take a couple minutes to read this post. The American Heartworm Society has many informative documents on its website or social media pages to help educate.

We have seen firsthand what this horrible disease does to a dog going through treatment. Our boy, Weaver, was recently adopted but went through some tough times trying to kick this disease.

Head on over to the AHS website to read more - https://www.heartwormsociety.org/

Picture of Weaver and a graphic photo of an infected heart in comments.

03/19/2025

03/05/2025

Due to dangerous weather conditions, we will be closed today, March 5th. We will reopen for normal business hours Friday, March 7th. If your pet has an emergency during this time, please contact:

Blue Pearl (515) 727-4872

Iowa Veterinary Specialties (515) 280-3100

We hope everyone stays safe!

02/12/2025

Due to dangerous weather conditions, we will be closed today. We will reopen for normal business hours Friday, February 14th.

If your pet has an emergency during this time, please contact:
Blue Pearl (515) 727-4872
Iowa Veterinary Specialties (515) 280-3100

We hope everyone stays safe today!

01/17/2025

The history of heartworms. Remember to keep protecting your pets 12 months a year.

Heartworms were discovered hundreds of years ago and modern, highly effective preventives have been here for several decades. Nevertheless, pets continue to suffer--and even die--from heartworm infection. Protect your pets!

12/30/2024

We will be closed Wednesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. We will reopen for normal business hours at 7:30am Friday, January 3rd.

If your pet has an emergency during this time, please contact:

Blue Pearl (515) 727-4872

Iowa Veterinary Specialties (515) 280-3100

12/14/2024

Due to dangerous weather conditions, we will be closed today. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If your pet has an emergency during this time, please contact:

Blue Pearl (515) 727-4872

Iowa Veterinary Specialties (515) 280-3100

12/09/2024

As we approach this holiday season, we wanted to remember our furry friends have passed away this last year. Feel free to pick up your memorial ornament any time during business hours. If you have any special memories or photos you would like to share, we would love to see them too.
In Loving Memory
Spot, Molly, Boo, Katie, Jack, Gizmo, Snowflake, Tess, Marcy, Oliver, Dougal, Baby, Shadow, Bella, Harper, Lola, Goliath, Riley A , LeVian, Charlie, Jetta, Jet, Adric, Tug, John, Maddy, Max, Sherman, Boji, Riley N, Ariel, Sophie, Zippy, Angus, Fancy, Neeko, Wrigley, Kus Kus, Stewie, Melody, Roxie, Daisy, Cora, Arlo, March Hare, Smokey, and Tom.

No longer by our side, but forever in our hearts.