Sit. Stay. Read. JANUARY NEWSLETTER Seasonal Plants: Cute, Festive… and Still a Little Sketchy The winter holidays may be behind us, but seasonal plants are definitely not done trying to cause trouble. As winter décor lingers and spring plants start popping up, curious pets may see greenery as a buffet [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. DECEMBER NEWSLETTER Why Spaying and Neutering Your Pets is a Big Win for Their Health (and Yours!) When it comes to your furry friends, spaying and neutering are essential steps for their health and happiness. Not only can these procedures help your pets live longer, healthier lives, but [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Healthy Tails: Protecting Your Pup from Distemper Krista Albers-Smith, LVT Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs, ferrets, and certain wildlife species such as foxes, raccoons, mink, and skunks. It is caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV), a close relative [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. OCTOBER NEWSLETTER Protecting Your Pets During Fire Prevention Week (Oct 5–11) Fire Safety Tips for Your Furry (or Feathered!) Family Members Fire Prevention Week is here (October 5–11), and while most of us know the basics of keeping our homes safe, many pet owners forget to include their [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER Feline Panleukopenia Virus Kittens are fun, spunky, sweet and entertaining. One of the most fun parts of our job is a visit from a cuddly kitten! Unfortunately, there are some viruses that can infect our adorable feline friends. One that we see in our practice [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. JULY NEWSLETTER Water Safety Summer is here, and that means more adventures by the water with our furry friends! Whether you’re heading to the lake, river, or beach—or just relaxing on a boat—there are a few things to keep in mind to help your pet stay safe [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. MAY/JUNE NEWSLETTER Disaster Preparedness for Your Pets Krista Albers-Smith, LVT We all know the saying, “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst,” and we have plans in place for our families if something happens, but does your plan include your pets? Here are some tips [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. APRIL NEWSLETTER What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by worms that can live in the heart, lungs, and pulmonary blood vessels - resulting in damage to these organs, that can last even after the infection is treated. It can [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. MARCH NEWSLETTER Spring & Summer Allergies in Pets: What You Need to Know! As the weather warms up in Nebraska, flowers bloom, trees bud, and grass grows—but unfortunately, that also means seasonal allergies are in full swing! Just like us, our pets can suffer from allergies caused [...]
Sit. Stay. Read. FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER Declawing and Alternatives By Krista Albers-Smith, LVT Declawing, or an onychectomy, is an amputation of the third phalanx of each digit. A declaw procedure in our practice is performed using a CO2 laser, which helps reduce bleeding during the procedure. We use a local anesthetic [...]
