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Jan 26 Newsletter

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 [...]

Jan 26 Newsletter2026-02-04T02:08:17+00:00

Dec 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

Dec 25 Newsletter2026-01-15T15:30:41+00:00

Nov 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

Nov 25 Newsletter2025-12-26T03:49:52+00:00

Oct 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

Oct 25 Newsletter2025-11-09T17:21:23+00:00

Aug/Sept 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

Aug/Sept 25 Newsletter2025-10-06T17:39:14+00:00

July 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

July 25 Newsletter2025-09-11T20:03:37+00:00

May/June 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

May/June 25 Newsletter2025-07-17T20:00:01+00:00

April 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

April 25 Newsletter2025-06-02T15:04:28+00:00

March 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

March 25 Newsletter2025-04-25T18:30:46+00:00

FEB 25 Newsletter

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 [...]

FEB 25 Newsletter2025-03-06T16:13:57+00:00