Spay or neutering your pet has many advantages. There are a number of health improvements, as well as improved behavior. There’s also the benefit of not having to worry about your pet having estrus cycles, pregnancies/unwanted litters or injuries from breeding.

Wellness bloodwork is great for a number of reasons. Outward appearance frequently doesn’t change in pets until a condition or disease has become severe. If we can diagnose something early we have our best chance of treating & controlling it. Ideally your pet’s bloodwork will come back normal. This allows us to track your pet over time & be sure nothing is trending in any one direction. Yearly bloodwork allows us to be much more accurate at detecting a change, particularly a mild one or one that is occurring when your pet is ill.

Yes. No prevention product can protect against all of the parasites that pets come into contact with. A stool exam also evaluates for other things like red & white blood cells, the type of bacteria in the stool & presence of other things like mucus or abnormal material

Going to the vet isn’t something that pets do regularly so traveling or coming in can sometimes be a little stressful. There are certainly medications & techniques that can be used to help make the process easier. Our clinic uses a number of different low stress techniques to help pets be as comfortable as possible. We also use a lot of yummy treats, petting, & slow gentle movements to let your pet know they are safe.

We have 3 doctors & each one has their unique style with how they assess your pet & communicate with you. The good news is they are all great & knowledgeable but some have special interest in certain cases or areas so we are happy to help get you with the best resource.

We recommend protecting your pet from external parasites all year round. Unfortunately fleas can survive all winter in Nebraska & we routinely find them on pets even in the winter months. There are a number of different products that can be used so we’ll work with you to find the best one for your pet

Leptospirosis, often called Lepto, is a bacteria that comes from the urine of wildlife. It can cause liver & kidney damage & even with aggressive treatment can sometimes result in death. To make it even worse this bacteria can be transmitted to people so prevention is really important in order to keep your pet & you safe.

Leukemia virus is transmitted by casual contact (shared spaces, bowls, rubbing on plants/furniture), you do NOT need direct cat to cat contact. This virus is highly contagious & there is no cure so prevention with the vaccine is highly recommend for a cat spending any time outside.

First it is legally required for all domestic pets. Rabies does occur in our area & it can be passed from animals to people & their pets. Bats, skunks & raccoons often harbor the virus & then spread it to livestock, pets & people. Once contracted, there is NO cure for the fatal disease.

There are many reasons to keep you pet on prevention year round. Sentinel Spectrum, Revolution & other similar heartworm preventatives also protect your pet from a number of intestinal parasites like roundworms. Although heartworms are not common in Nebraska winters, most intestinal parasites will survive & can infect your pet any time of year. Some parasites can also encyst in the body & re-emerge later on causing infection. A number of these parasites can be past to other pets or people so regular deworming as a preventative measure helps keep our pets & you healthier. If you travel it’s also critical to maintain your pet on prevention all year round.

Absolutely! Although your pet’s risk will be lower, mosquitos do fly & get into our homes. Since most dogs go outside to use the bathroom they are also exposed during this time to heartworms & intestinal parasites. Lastly, did you know that many bugs & even potting soil can be contaminated with intestinal parasites? Gross but true which is why regular prevention is so important.

New research suggest that for many pets, particularly large breed dogs, they should be spayed or neutered closer to 1 year of age. This area is highly debated in the veterinary community & is unique to each pet & their lifestyle. Your veterinarian will discuss with you the ideal time to spay or neuter your pet