Animal Clinic

02/17/2025

🩵 Start your week right: Look deep into 8-week old Knox's eyes & enjoy his cuteness. 🐾

02/14/2025

You're purr-fectly pawsome, and we ruff you fur-ever! 🐾💕
This Valentine's Day, show your furry valentine some love (and keep the chocolate for yourself 😉).

02/13/2025

✨ Another Spa(w) Day Special! ✨ Get your pet fresh and fabulous before the end of the month!

📅 When: Monday (Feb 17) - Thursday (Feb 27)

🎉 Enjoy 45% OFF this package:
✔️ Nail Trim
✔️ A**l Sac Expression
✔️ Ear Cleaning
(For established clients only; up to date on Rabies vaccine; non-medical ear cleaning only)
☎️ Call to reserve your spot today!

02/12/2025

💙 We are here this morning! ⚠️ If you have an urgent concern or can safely make it to the clinic, please call us as soon as possible. We are planning to close early. Stay safe and keep your pets warm! ❄️ We will resume normal hours tomorrow (weather permitting). 💙

02/09/2025

🏈🐾 Score a Touchdown in Pet Safety This Super Bowl! 🐾🏈

Don’t fumble when it comes to your pets this game day:
🍗 No bones about it—keep wings, bones, and fatty snacks out of paw’s reach!
🥜 Flag on the play for guacamole, onions, alcoholic drinks, and chocolate—they’re harmful to pets.
🏟️ Time-out zone—give your pet a quiet space if the crowd gets too rowdy.

02/05/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Jasper! 🎉
A big thank you to Jasper and his wonderful human for sharing the celebration & delicious cookies with us!
🐾Wishing you lots of treats, belly rubs, and tail wags in the year ahead! ❤️

02/04/2025

🚨 Weather Alert! 🚨Due to concern for weather and road conditions tomorrow (Feb. 5), we will be closing early at 2pm. ❄️🌨️

If you have an emergency, please contact Blue Pearl Cedar Rapids (319-841-5161). Stay safe! 🐾❤️

02/03/2025

🐾 Happy Dental Health Month, Pet Parents! 🦷

🦷 Good dental care is essential for preventing plaque buildup, gum disease, and other health issues that can affect your pet's overall well-being. ✨

📞Contact us today to schedule a dental check-up or learn more about our dental care services!

01/31/2025

🐾 Purrfect Checkup Alert! 🐾 Dr. Stefanie Merrill had the pleasure of seeing Melvin and Pip for their first visit after their adoption from Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center! 🐱

01/30/2025

🐾When your vet gives you *the look* and you know it’s time to spill the beans.🐶

01/29/2025

🌙 Happy Lunar New Year! 🌙 Wishing all a year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Snake! 🐍

01/27/2025

✨ Monday mood: cozy cat edition ✨ After a long Monday, nothing beats curling up and unwinding. 😴

Got a cozy kitty at home? Drop a pic in the comments—we’d love to see their Monday mood! 🛋️

📸 photo credit & 🧶knitting: Dr. Susan Oliver
🐱 model: Eragon Oliver

01/21/2025

I spy with my eye 👁 a kitten staying cozy after his neuter! 🐾🩵

01/20/2025

Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! 🧀🐾 Rosie happily showed us how to celebrate ❤️

01/17/2025

It's safer to keep your cats indoors, and contact us if you see any concerning symptoms.
More info about avian influenza & cats from the American Veterinary Medical Association: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats

AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners shou…

01/16/2025

🚨 Notice: Closure for Staff Meeting 🚨
We will be closed from 12-1:30 PM on Friday, Jan 17, for a staff meeting. Normal operations will resume immediately after.
Thank you for your understanding!

01/16/2025

🐾 Hank's happiness level: Off the charts! 🎉🐶 This sweet boy was all smiles during his visit with Dr. Oliver—especially when the treats appeared 😁

01/14/2025

"You're writing that I get to have extra treats, right?" 🐶💖