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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

Hampton Veterinary Center

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Hampton Veterinary Center

Mixed Animal Veterinary Practice in rural north central Iowa

02/06/2026

❤️Information Friday❤️

Happy Info Friday! Let's dive into heartworms and what they're all about. 🐶🔬

What is it?

Heartworm disease comes from the parasite called Dirofilaria immitis. This is a fancy name for a large worm that infests the heart and as more and more clog the heart it decreases blood flow which leads to heart failure.

How does your pet contract heartworm?

Pets get heartworm from mosquitoes that have taken blood from an infected carrier (usually other infected dogs, wolves, foxes or coyotes). They then carry the young immature worms to a new host and bite them which causes the worms to move to a new host. The worms then migrate into the blood stream and make their way to the heart.

How do we prevent it/ see signs and symptoms?

While this disease is most common in dogs, cats and other small animals can also get heartworms. To help prevent that they need to be started on a heartworm preventative and stay on it year round. Before a pet can get started on meds they first need to be tested to make sure they are heartworm negative. To do this you vet needs to get a couple drops of blood and run a quick test. Some signs and symptoms can be a cough, lethargy, or a sudden collapse.

Be sure to get your pet in to get tested for heartworm and get started on a preventative!

02/05/2026

Flea and tick season is just around the corner! Stop in and grab Bravecto for your dogs or cats. When you stop in, ask about our rebate offers!

Little side note: Bravecto will have a slight price increase at the beginning of March.

01/30/2026

🍎Information Friday🍎

Here is a list of foods that are good and bad for your dog! While we love our pets very much sometimes feeding them food from your plate can be harmful to their health. Make sure to check if a food is safe for your pet before feeding it!

01/26/2026

❗️Please read full post before calling ❗️

*Update. She has been adopted and is going to a new home!

This sweet dog is available for adoption. She is a spayed female about 5-6 years old. We believe she is a heeler or heeler cross that weighs about 35-40lbs. She is a timid dog and would do best in a home where she can relax. If you have any questions please call the clinic as we do not check our Facebook messages.

01/24/2026

Info Friday!

Today's topic is going to be about catching urine samples and the best way to collect them.

First off why would we need to collect a urine sample?
Majority of the time we collect urine samples because of a health problem, but we can collect them for just a routine check up. A urine analysis can help with detection of UTI's, blood in the urine, or even detection of diabetes in pets.

How should we go about collecting the sample?
We always recommend getting a new clean container. Whether that be some tupperware, a pie tin or a bowl. Using a container that isn't clean can tamper with our results when running the urinalysis. Once you have collected the sample it is important to get it to your vet as soon as possible. If you aren't able to take it to them right away be sure to store it in your fridge.

Helpful tip:
Putting your collection container on a pole or stick can help with nervous dogs who don't stand still.

For more information check out this link:
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/collect-urine-sample-from-dog/

01/22/2026

Due to frigid temperatures we will be closing at Noon on 1/23/26. In preparation for this please get medication refills before the weekend. We will be back open for normal hours on Monday.
Thank you, stay warm and keep your pets inside if possible!

01/16/2026

Every Friday we are going to do little informative posts. What would be some things you would be interested to learn more about?

01/08/2026

*Edit* Owner has been found. Thank you to everyone who helped us get into contact with them.

This dog was dropped off last night. If you recognize it please contact us.

01/02/2026

❓️Did you know...❓️

Did you know that the rabies vaccine is time sensitive? What does this mean exactly? Well a rabies vaccine can come in 2 forms. There is a 1 year rabies and a 3 year rabies. Here's where it gets a little confusing. The only way to get a three year rabies is based on if you got your pet vaccinated before or on the due date of the previous rabies vaccine.

Let's create a scenario.

A client brings in their pet for their annual vaccines. Let's say the date is 1/3/26 when the rabies vaccine was given. This vaccine would be considered a 1 year rabies. Now in order to get a 3 year rabies you would need to come back into get the pet vaccinated before or on 1/3/27.

We hope this was informative and if you have any questions about this contact your local vet clinic.

12/31/2025

🎄A Christmas Miracle🎄

This little calf was born on Christmas day and wasn't feeling the greatest. He made the trip to come see Dr.Vosburg for a little supportive care. With a few days of treatment he was given the ok to head home. What a way to go into the New Year!

12/30/2025

Team work makes the dream work!

To help our team recuperate from all of our new years activities, we will be closed, Thursday January 1st. Thank you, and have a happy New Year!

12/29/2025

Due to the weather we will be closed today, Monday, December 29. We will reschedule all appointments for a later date. Be safe everyone!

Address

1381 Nettle Avenue
Hampton, IA
50441

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Website

https://hamptonvetcenter.wordpress.com/

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