Keota Veterinary Clinic

03/08/2025

Clients with 4H kiddos, the deadline to sign up for this awesome learning opportunity is Monday!

members, Check out the "Pork Pioneers: Discovering the Swine Industry Youth Workshop". We've had some amazing leadership from alum and ISU grads leading the way to plan this day for you! This is a day about the swine industry not showing pigs at the county fair - so all youth are welcome!

4-H members 4th-7th grade are invited to participate in Pork Pioneers: Discovering the Swine Industry, a hands-on workshop designed to explore the world of pigs from farm to fork. This new educational event will take place on March 21 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Dallmeyer Hall on the Washington County Fairgrounds. The workshop is open to Washington, Iowa, Johnson, and Keokuk County 4-H members in 4th-7th grade, with 8th-12th graders welcome to volunteer as group leaders.

Participants will learn about swine nutrition, health, biosecurity, pork meat cuts, food safety, and cooking techniques through hands-on activities and expert-led discussions.

Whether new to 4-H or an experienced member, this workshop will provide a fun and educational experience to deepen your knowledge of the pork industry.

Thanks to generous support from the Washington County Pork Producers, the event is free for Washington County 4-H members. Participants from Iowa, Johnson, and Keokuk counties can attend for a $15 fee, payable to their local 4-H office.

Register by March 10 at https://tinyurl.com/4hPorkPioneers2025.

Do not miss this chance to become a Pork Pioneer with interactive activities, expert speakers, and delicious pork tastings.

02/27/2025

It’s Spay/ neuter awareness month! We want to take this time to discuss Pyometra.

We see several cases of pyometra at the clinic each year in unfixed animals. Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection if left untreated. It typically occurs a few weeks after your pet’s heat cycle. It is more common in older pets, but your pet can develop this even after her very first heat cycle!

There are two types of pyometra: open and closed.

Open: Is when the uterus is infected, but there is still an opening which allows some pus/ discharge to be released.

Closed: Is when the uterus is infected, but it is also plugged. This means all the pus/ discharge is quickly building up inside the uterus. This can cause the uterus to rupture.

What are the symptoms?

· Lethargic
· Not eating
· Not drinking
· Vomiting

What to do if you think your pet has a pyometra?

Please call and consult with us right away, as a closed pyometra is an EMERGENCY.

How to fix it?

Preventative spay of your animal is best. When diagnosed, this once simple and safe surgery, is a major surgery. This uterus has now gone from the size of your pinky finger to the size of your forearm! Most of the time your pet will need additional hospitalization after the procedure.

What to take away!

Pyometra is an incredibly easy infection to prevent. Please consider spaying your pet if you are not planning on using them to breed.

02/21/2025

Dr. Cody loves making sure your chickens stay healthy and your eggs stay fresh. 🐣

02/14/2025

A little Galentines this Valentine’s Day at the clinic, missing Dr. Jim, Dr. Cody, Chelsea and Kim 💕 We hope you are feeling a little extra love today!

02/12/2025

Due to the weather the clinic will be closing at noon today to insure staff can get home safely. ❄️

We will have a doctor on call for emergencies. Call the clinic and follow the prompts and you will be forwarded to the doctor on call.

02/05/2025

Meet the newest clinic sweetheart! This cutie stole our hearts today.

02/05/2025

We are closing a little earlier to get everyone home. Thank you for understanding!

01/20/2025

Calving season is upon us! Here are some common questions we get from clients during this time of year!! 🐮

12/31/2024

Our clinic will be closing at noon today and will remain closed tomorrow in observance of New Year's Day. Normal hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd.

We have a doctor on-call for emergencies for clients with a current veterinary-client-patient relationship. Simply call the clinic, follow the prompt, and you will be connected with the on-call Veterinarian.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, see you in 2025!

12/20/2024

Santa said we made the good list this year, so…

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25! We will open back up with regular hours on Thursday, December 26.

If you have meds to pick up, please do so today or Monday by 4:30!

As always, we have a doctor on-call for emergencies for clients with a current veterinary-client-patient relationship. Just call the clinic, follow the prompt, and you will be connected to the on-call vet.

We hope all of our clients and their furry friends have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

11/28/2024

11/22/2024

*OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND*

Hi! I am a friendly kitty that was found near Keota. Please contact the clinic if I belong to you, and we can arrange pickup!

10/24/2024

We were found on Highway 92 by the Skunk River Bridge, do you know us?

10/15/2024

Since it was such a hit last year, join us TOMORROW from 11-2 for El Gr**go Loco to celebrate our wonderful, hard-working staff during Vet Tech Appreciation Week!

09/03/2024

*HIS OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND*

Do you know me? This intact male Australian Shepherd mix has been found wondering near South English.

He is NOT at the clinic. Please call in if this boy is yours, and we can point you in the finders direction!

08/30/2024

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 3rd.

In the event of an emergency, for current patients (patients examined with one of our Veterinarians within the last 12 months), call the clinic number, follow the prompts, and you’ll be put through to the doctor on call!

08/08/2024

Reminder! We close at noon tomorrow!

Attention!

To allow our doctors and staff time with their families, Friday, August 9, our hours will be 8 a.m. to noon.

We will not have a doctor in the building, so this will be for scheduling and med pick up only. Please plan accordingly, as there will be NO after hours med pick up.

Regular hours will resume Monday, August 12.

08/08/2024

We’ve already been busy! 2 calves tonight and potentially many more!