Lincoln Land Animal Clinic, LTD

08/15/2024

Thank you HyVee for the amazing cookies!

08/13/2024

Cats, being cats!

07/25/2024

How do you spoil your pet in this hot weather? We would love to see pictures!
Clearly our pup is not spoiled!

07/23/2024

Sweet “H” graduated from her behavior consults. She presented with severe separation anxiety and fear related aggression (directed to other dogs).
“H”’s owners were awesome and kept detailed records of “H”s behavior while they were gone which helped Dr C koch to adjust medications and protocols to help everyone be more comfortable.
Kudos to team “H”!
Those sweet eyes- how can you resist them?

07/11/2024

Fleas and ticks got you down?
We can help!

06/22/2024

What a tremendous project -moving the semi feral pony herd that has been such a tremendous resource for so many. Dr C Koch cherishes the memories she spent watching this amazing herd. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Ukxcs47tBhDsQgah/

06/21/2024

Phones and internet back up! Thank you for your patience!

06/21/2024

I3 is down- that means our phones and internet are down too. Hopefully, I3 will get this fixed soon. Thank you for understanding and your patience.

06/21/2024

FRY DAY
Summer is here and it is already HOT!
How to keep your animals safe during this hot weather. All animals are at risk for overheating in this hot humid weather.
Have a short nosed dog (bulldog, pug, boxer, shih tzu, etc)?
Short quick trips outside during the coolest part of the day are best.

Do you walk or run with your dog on the sidewalks, pavement, sand etc?
Put your hand on the surface and hold it there for 10seconds- can you do it? If it is too hot for your hand then your dog’s paws are at risk.

Let’s not forget all the farm animals going to fairs or other shows!
Haul livestock during the coolest part of the day, make sure they have plenty of space and are not crowded, they should be in good health and well hydrated prior to hauling.

06/19/2024

Wednesday Wellness!
Heartworm prevention is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your pet!
Heartworms are caused by your pet getting bitten by an infected mosquito.
Let’s bust some myths!
Indoor only pets cannot get heartworms.
• Unless you have a force-field in your house that prevents mosquitos from entering- then your pet is at risk. If your pet goes out only to eliminate- they are at risk.
You only need to give prevention from May to October.
• This used to be the case when we had hard long winters. Sadly, (or gladly for those that like milder winters-including “skeeters”) our mild winters are not doing a good job of killing some of those mosquitos. Also, more people travel with their pets to warmer climates- putting the pets at risk.
• The newer preventatives also deworm your pet monthly- this is really important when you have small children and or immunocompromised people in the household. Not only that but deworming helps your pet stay healthy.
My pet does not need to be tested if they are on prevention year-round.
• Perhaps, however, did you notice the phrase cheap insurance above? If you test annually and your pet misses a dose, vomits up their pill, spits it out outside, or it’s housemate slyly steals their buddy’s dose- your pet is at risk. If they should get heartworms AND you bought the preventative from your vet the company will cover the cost of your pet’s treatment!
o Heartworm treatment is very expensive!
• Also, if for some reason your pet were to get heartworms despite monthly preventative, identifying the disease early helps us to treat the pet earlier resulting in less damage to the heart and lung.
Bottom line- we want your pet to live a long healthy life.
Give your pet heartworm prevention year-round. Test every year to keep your pet safe.

06/13/2024

It is important to have your pets vaccinated- even indoor pets.
Rabies is endemic to bats (common in bat colonies) and most of the bats in our area are endangered and protected species so you cannot kill them.
Bats are our friends eating all kinds of bugs including mosquitoes.
How to protect your selves and your pets from rabies?
Vaccinate your pets- even those that stay inside. Bats easily find their way into houses; if you can see a sliver or light a bat can fit in the space. Cats are very curious and will likely interact with a bat in the house. Barns (hay lofts) are great places for bats to roost. This puts barn cats, dogs and horses (as well as any other species in the barn) at risk. Vaccination is the first line of protection.
If you find a dead bat, have been bitten or your pet was bitten- seek medical attention immediately. Collect the bat (please do not touch it directly) place in a bag and put it in the freezer until you can bring it to animal control and the veterinarian in charge will submit it for rabies testing.
If you have a barn or old house where they like to roost- keep a light on and play some music. This will help deter them from roosting there.
If it is still not clear- vaccination is the first step in preventing humans from contracting rabies from one of their pets.

The Morgan County Health Department has announced that a bat discovered in the county has tested positive for rabies. On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health notified the health depart…

06/12/2024

What’s in a name? Fascinating research on elephant communication!

Colorado State University scientists have called elephants by their names, and the elephants called back. Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution.

06/10/2024

Fireworks are coming!
How to prepare your pet?
1) If they are fearful (panic, run, hide, shake, tremble etc) call your vet NOW! Do not wait until July 3rd. There are medications that can help your pet feel less anxious throughout the firework season.
2) Have a safe place your pet can rest where the sounds will not be as loud.
3) Make sure your pet has identification tags- in case they panic and get lost.
4) Take your pet out earlier in the evening before fireworks start.
5) Do not take pets to firework displays. Remember their hearing is far more sensitive than ours.

05/31/2024

Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know Rakus a 30 year old Orangutan in Sumatra was found treating himself for wounds? Scientists have been studying him in the wild since 2009 and in 2022 they noted some interesting behaviors. Where did he learn to chew this rare plant? How did he know to apply it to his wound? Here’s the story if you would like to read more. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/doctor-orangutan-i-presume-2024a10009yj?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_240529_etid6555961&uac=268893EK&impID=6555961

05/28/2024

MYTH BUSTING: Rain & Thunderstorms
It is not normal for your pet shake, tremble, hide, panic or refuse to go out when it is raining or storming.
While they may hesitate (just like we do) if it is pouring down rain- like us, they duck their heads and do their business.
If your pet experiences any of the above-mentioned behaviors or any other anxious or fearful behaviors- WE CAN HELP!
Your pet does not have to suffer, nor do you have to worry that your pet will harm themselves or your property!

05/27/2024

We often forget about the meaning of Memorial Day. Recently, it has become the mark that summer is here.
We must remember Memorial Day is to honor all those that have served and fought for our freedom and died doing so.

05/15/2024

Can you hear them?? The cicadas are here!
From your pets’ perspective: Crunchy, delicious, satisfying, noisy and great to play with!
What you need to know:
• They are not poisonous.
• They are high in protein and fat. The high fat can be problematic for pets that have had pancreatitis or are prone to pancreatitis (shout out to all owners of Miniature Schnauzers Yorkshire Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Poodles, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Collies, and Boxers). Just because your pet is not one of those predisposed breeds does not mean they won’t get pancreatitis.
• Eating cicadas can cause:
o Constipation, intestinal obstruction and vomiting because the crunchy shell is not well digested.
o Diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, decreased appetite, painful abdomen from the high fat content- these are signs of pancreatitis.
What to do?
• If your dog has or is predisposed to pancreatitis keep them on a leash and or confine them to an area that has few or no cicadas (you may need to rake an area of the yard).
• If your dog (or cat) has eaten a lot of cicadas and is acting normally, eating and drinking ok- don’t worry.
• If they are not acting normally after eating cicadas and are unable to p**p (but are not vomiting) you can try to give them some pumpkin or pick up some high fiber food.
• If they are not acting normal for more than 12 hours (not eating, or drinking, painful) please call and make an appointment.

05/07/2024

Ticks and fleas and heart worms -OH MY!!
We have products to take care of them all! With the warm winter and all of the rain, we should have a bumper crop of these pesky buggars.
Keep your pets on a preventative that is licensed for the control of the ticks in our area- including the Texas lone star and Asian longhorned tick.
If you are not sure of what type of tick you pulled off of your pet, place the tick in a vial with some rubbing alcohol- that will kill it and you can send it off for identification.

Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick surveillance in Morgan County as part of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program. Additional surveillance in the area on April 24 discovered two additional Asian longhorned ticks. Read the press release on our website: https://www.morganhd.com/home/newsroom

04/30/2024

To all those with muddy pups- we feel you!
To all those with livestock- moving them in and out and feeding them- we feel you! May your boots stay on and don’t get sucked off in the muck!
To those with outside pigs and water fowl- watch their joy as the pigs wallow and the ducks swim.
May is almost here and the flowers should be spectacular!

04/08/2024

Out of the blue?? Check out this very educational video from our friends at The Family Dog.

3 steps to keeping your kids and dog safe... from each other!

04/07/2024

Dog Bite Prevention week-
Do you know what to look for?
Do bites come out of nowhere?
Stay tuned!

04/02/2024

Reposting this video to help remind people that while nail trims are important, it is very important to us that we respect your pet’s perspective of the situation. We want to help them to leave the clinic physically and mentally better than they came in- creates a win, win for everyone!
Please note- the students in this video are now doctors!

03/25/2024

Phones and internet restored- thank you for your patience!

03/25/2024

Our phones and internet are down right now. Hopefully I3 Broadband will get us up and running soon.
Thank you for your patience!

03/15/2024

Contrary to popular belief, being a vet is not about playing with puppy and kittens all day. But, there is nothing like a basket or crate full of puppies to brighten our day!
Blessed by 10 little Aussie pups- simply adorable, sweet and cuddly!