U-Vet Animal Clinic

02/18/2025

❄️ Winter Weather Alert! ❄️

The snow is falling, and freezing temperatures are on the way! 🌨️🥶 As the cold settles in, we want to remind everyone to stay warm and stay safe—including your pets!

🚗 If you have an appointment with us, please allow extra travel time and drive carefully on roads. If you need to reschedule, give us a call—we’re happy to help!

🐾 Winter Pet Safety Tips:
✔️ Bring pets indoors whenever possible, especially overnight.
✔️ Provide a warm, dry shelter with proper insulation if pets must stay outside.
✔️ Best insulation for outdoor shelters:
* Straw – Great for trapping heat and staying dry. (Better than blankets or hay!)
* Foam board insulation – Helps keep the cold out when lining walls and floors.
* Mylar blankets – Reflects body heat to keep pets warm.
* Raised flooring – Rubber mats or plywood help block out the cold from the ground.
🚫 Avoid blankets or hay – They absorb moisture and can freeze, making the shelter colder instead of warmer.
✔️ Check water bowls often—use heated bowls or change water frequently to prevent freezing.
✔️ Limit time outside for short-haired pets and small animals.
✔️ Wipe paws after walks to remove ice, salt, and chemicals that can irritate skin.
✔️ Watch for signs of hypothermia—shivering, weakness, and lethargy can all be warning signs.

Stay safe, stay warm, and let us know if you have any questions! ❄️❤️

02/03/2025

🚨 Why Urinalysis is Essential for Your Pet’s Health! 🚨

Did you know a simple urine test can reveal hidden health issues in your furry friend? 🐶🐱

Urinalysis helps us detect:
✅ Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) – Early treatment means less discomfort for your pet.
✅ Kidney Disease – Catching it early can help manage the condition and improve quality of life.
✅ Diabetes – High glucose levels in urine can indicate diabetes, which needs quick action.
✅ Bladder Stones & Crystals – These can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

Even if your pet seems healthy, regular urinalysis can help us spot problems before symptoms appear! 💡

01/28/2025

🩺🐾 Why Yearly Blood Work is Essential for Your Pet 🐾🩺

Regular blood work isn’t just for when your pet is feeling under the weather—it’s a crucial part of their overall health care! Here’s why:

✅ Establish a Baseline
Every pet is unique! Yearly blood work helps us create a baseline of what’s normal for your furry friend. This makes it much easier to spot even subtle changes over time.

✅ Early Detection
Pets often hide symptoms of illness until they’re serious. Routine blood work can reveal hidden issues like kidney disease, diabetes, or thyroid problems before they become critical.

✅ Tailored Care
If something isn’t quite right, we can address it early with customized care to keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come!

01/10/2025

Due to today’s weather, we will be closing at 2:30PM to ensure the safety of our clients and staff.

We thank you for your patience and understanding! Stay safe and warm. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday!

01/10/2025

Bird Flu can affect you, your family, and pets around you. Please read the following article so you can be vigilant about it! Please call our office at 812-490-7352 if you have any questions or concerns.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — On Wednesday, WCIA reported that doctors said not to worry too much after Bird Flu killed the first American. But should you be worried for your animals? The University …

01/05/2025

🌨️❄️ IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE ❄️🌨️

Due to the extreme weather conditions, our clinic will remain closed tomorrow (Monday, January 6th). Your safety and the safety of our staff are our top priority.

As of now, we plan to re-open on Tuesday, January 7th, weather and road safety conditions permitting. Please check back here for updates!

🐾 Pet Safety Tips in Winter Weather:
-Limit outdoor time for pets and keep them warm with coats or booties.
-Wipe paws after being outside to remove ice, salt, or chemicals.
-Ensure outdoor pets have proper shelter, food, and access to non-frozen water.

🚗 Your Safety Tips:
-Avoid unnecessary travel and stay off icy roads.
-Keep an emergency kit in your car if you must drive.
-Watch out for icy walkways to prevent slips and falls.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

🐶🐱 Stay warm everyone!

01/03/2025

📢 Important Reminder for Pet Owners! 🐾

With snowy weather predicted this Sunday, we want to ensure all our furry friends are safe and comfortable during the storm. ❄️

Here are a few tips to prepare for inclement weather:
🐕 Provide Shelter: Make sure your outdoor pets have access to a warm, dry, and insulated shelter to protect them from the cold and snow.
💧 Fresh Water: Check that their water source doesn’t freeze—use heated bowls if possible.
🍖 Extra Food: Cold weather burns more calories! Ensure they have enough food to maintain their energy levels.
🧥 Protect Their Paws: If they venture out, watch for snow or ice buildup on their paws.

Your pets depend on you to keep them safe. 💕 Let’s make sure they’re ready to weather the storm!

12/28/2024

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12/27/2024

🎄🐾 Did your family grow this holiday season? Whether Santa brought a playful puppy or a cuddly kitten, ensuring your new furry friend stays healthy starts with their vaccines!

🐶🐱 Vaccinations are essential to protecting your pet from serious illnesses like parvovirus, distemper, and feline leukemia. They also help keep our community safe by reducing the spread of diseases.

🌟 Start the New Year off right by giving your new companion the gift of lifelong health! Schedule their first vet visit and vaccinations today. ❤️

📅 Book an appointment online at https://myuvet.com/ or give us a call!

Let’s keep those tails wagging and whiskers twitching all year long! 🐕🐈

12/23/2024

This is a reminder that we will be closed on the following dates:
🎄Christmas Eve (December 24th)
🎅Christmas Day (December 25th)

We will resume our regular hours of operation on December 26th. Please plan ahead for any prescription refills or routine care needs to ensure your pets remain happy and healthy during the holidays.

While celebrating this joyous season, we kindly remind you of a few common holiday hazards for pets:

🚫Toxic Foods: Avoid giving your pets chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, or foods containing xylitol.

🎁Decorations: Keep tinsel, ribbons, ornaments, and electrical cords out of reach to prevent choking or injury.

🌷Holiday Plants: Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly, and lilies can be toxic if ingested by pets.

🦴Bones and Table Scraps: Resist the urge to share bones or rich foods, which can lead to digestive upset or more serious conditions.

If you encounter a pet emergency while we are closed, please contact All Pet Emergency Center at 812-422-3330.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care. We wish you and your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday season!

12/18/2024

This afternoon, we diagnosed "🐁Rodenticide Bait Toxicity" in a 17-year-old canine 🐶 patient with symptoms of decreased appetite, bloody diarrhea, and trouble walking for a few days by our care team with a thorough exam🩺, in-house blood work💉, radiograph 🩻 , and abdominal ultrasound. The patient's house was recently treated with rodent baits, which are highly toxic for rodents🐀 and pets🐕🐈🐇. Please use rodent baits carefully around your property and ensure your pets cannot access them.

12/17/2024

It's the busy time of the year when everyone is getting ready for the holidays🎄. Remember the safety of your furry family members before the holidays!
U-Vet Animal Clinic wishes you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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12/13/2024

A significant breakthrough in treating canine degenerative valve disease: We heard many friends & family members going through open-heart surgery to repair their degenerative valves, and their quality of life improved significantly after the recovery. However, it's not an option for dogs before until now.

The open heart surgery program at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital is offering hope to dogs with mitral valve disease.

12/11/2024

We are still looking to add a custodian to our team! If interested, send us a copy of your resume!

Our veterinary clinic is hiring a part-time custodian to join our pawsome team! 🐶🐱

💼 Here’s the scoop:
- Work hours: Clock in after the clinic closes.
- Hours per week: 10–20 hours, depending on how quickly you clean the area.
- Tasks: Follow a detailed daily cleaning checklist to keep our clinic sparkling clean and welcoming for furry patients and their humans.
- Earn extra! You can earn up to a $30 daily bonus based on how well you complete the checklist, on top of your hourly pay.
- Pay schedule: We pay bi-weekly.

🧹 Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Reliable transportation is required
- No experience needed—just a love for animals and a strong work ethic! ❤️
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping pets and their families!

📩 How to apply: Send us your resume today!

Don’t miss this pawsome opportunity to earn great pay while making a difference in the lives of pets and their people. We can’t wait to hear from you! 🐾🎉

11/27/2024

🍂 Important Holiday Notice! 🍂

Our clinic will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th to celebrate Thanksgiving. We’ll be back to our normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd.

A quick reminder: As you enjoy the holiday feast, remember that some foods can be harmful to pets! 🚫 Foods like onions, garlic, grapes and chocolate are toxic to pets. Food that are rich in fats or spices can cause serious health issues, from GI upset to pancreatitis.

We hope you and your furry family have a safe, happy Thanksgiving! If you have any questions or concerns about holiday safety for your pets, feel free to reach out before the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at U-Vet Animal Clinic! 🐾🦃

11/22/2024

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11/22/2024

Our veterinary clinic is hiring a part-time custodian to join our pawsome team! 🐶🐱

💼 Here’s the scoop:
- Work hours: Clock in after the clinic closes.
- Hours per week: 10–20 hours, depending on how quickly you clean the area.
- Tasks: Follow a detailed daily cleaning checklist to keep our clinic sparkling clean and welcoming for furry patients and their humans.
- Earn extra! You can earn up to a $30 daily bonus based on how well you complete the checklist, on top of your hourly pay.
- Pay schedule: We pay bi-weekly.

🧹 Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Reliable transportation is required
- No experience needed—just a love for animals and a strong work ethic! ❤️
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping pets and their families!

📩 How to apply: Send us your resume today!

Don’t miss this pawsome opportunity to earn great pay while making a difference in the lives of pets and their people. We can’t wait to hear from you! 🐾🎉

11/19/2024

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