O'Neill Veterinary Clinic

08/30/2024

Holiday Weekend Hours are listed below! Call 402-336-3883 if you have an emergency!

08/29/2024

Tune in to the Top Dog tomorrow morning!

08/29/2024

For Sale:

2000 F-250 Diesel 7.3L

160,521 miles

$12,000

contact Dr. Sholes with questions!

402-336-7303

08/26/2024

It's National Dog Day!! Comment a photo of your doggo below! 🐕

08/20/2024

A common reason we see pets at the OVC is for accidental ingestion of rat poison. If owners know that their pet has recently eaten the product, we induce vomiting and/or administer activated charcoal. Activated charcoal absorbs the contents of the stomach and intestines and prevents the poison from being absorbed on its way through the digestive tract. We also see pets that have become sick after ingesting rat poison.
There are TWO min classes of rat poison: Bromethalin-based (Tomcat, Take Down, Top Gun) and Warfarin-based (D-Con, Jaguar, Ramik). Bromethalin products are neurotoxic and cause tremors, seizures, and death within 1-2 days of ingestion; there is no antidote. Warfarin-based products inhibit Vitamin-K and the ability to form clots; dogs become anemic and weak several days after ingesting this poison; the antidote is hospitalization, Vitamin K, and IV fluids.

08/16/2024

Holy cow!!! Sandi has worked here for 20 years!! We are very thankful for all of her hard work and dedication over the years. Looking forward to 20 more! 😁

08/14/2024

HOT diggity dog!!! It is warm!! Heat stress can be a real danger on days when temperatures reach 90+ degrees. It is absolutely important to make sure your pet has access to clean water at all times and access to shade. If your pet becomes excessively lethargic, begins vomiting, loses coordination, or becomes unconscious move them to a cool place ASAP. Place ice or ice packs in a thin towel and place on the skin of the abdomen. If possible run cool water over the skin as well and offer cool water to drink. Heat stroke is an emergency and veterinary care should be sought immediately!!

08/12/2024

Prevention of these parasites is much more cost effective than the treatment. Pregnant cats and dogs should be dewormed in late pregnancy to reduce the chance for infection of newborn pets. All puppies should be dewormed by 2-3 weeks of age and repeated every 2-3 weeks for 3-4 times. Prompt deworming (Virbantel) should be given when any parasites are detected. We recommend yearly deworming for your pet, or twice a year (spring & fall) if you have a pet that is heavily outdoors. Prompt disposal of all pet f***s is essential- especially in yards, playgrounds, and public parks.

08/08/2024

Time is ticking!! The Customer Appreciation 5% Discount ends on Saturday!! Call or stop by to get your order placed!

08/06/2024

Thank you to all that came to our Customer Appreciation Open House last Thursday!!

Winners of the raffle were; Terry Kamphaus- Solo Stove, Bob Willats- Merck table-top grill, Vicki Desieve- Zoetis package.

Thank you, Nancy with BK Catering, for the delicious meal and to our Zoetis rep- Kyle Pratt and Merck rep- Connor Klitz for helping our clients learn lots during the fun-filled evening!!

Our 5% vaccine discount goes through August 10th so don't forget to call or stop by!

08/06/2024

There are many different types of parasites, the type of parasite must be determined to come up with a treatment plan. The roundworm is acquired either through the placenta or from the mothers’ milk in puppies and kittens. Roundworms can also be transmitted through infected f***s or contaminated surfaces (usually soil or dirt) or by eating an intermediate host (mice/rats). Hookworms can be transmitted through the mother’s milk, but also through skin contact or ingestion of contaminated soil. Whipworms are obtained through soil contaminated by f***s. The tapeworm is acquired through the ingestion of an intermediate host such as a flea or mouse.

08/01/2024

Now through August 10th!!! Swing by for our open house tonight!

08/01/2024

Our special for the month of August is a 10% discount on all small animal deworming products! Most intestinal parasites can be detected with a microscope on a f***l exam. Specifically, we are looking for the shed eggs of the parasites. These eggs are unique to which type of parasite we are dealing with to help diagnose and treat accordingly. Due to some parasites intermittent shedding of eggs, a f***l exam may not indicate parasites even when they are present. Therefore, a good history of clinical symptoms and past deworming is important.

07/31/2024

Tomorrow is the big day!! Swing by our Customer Appreciation Open House anytime from 6-9 on Thursday!

07/29/2024

How often does my pet need a dental cleaning?
Some pet can go their entire lives without a cleaning. Other pets may need a cleaning or other oral care every 3-6 months. Keep an eye out for signs of dental disease and have your furry friend’s teeth examined yearly. If you see any plaque buildup, discoloration of your pet’s teeth, bright red gums, or drooling or bleeding from the mouth, please contact us at the clinic for an exam and possible dental cleaning.

07/25/2024

Tune into KBRX tomorrow morning!! 🎤📻

07/23/2024

How will you do a dental cleaning on my dog or cat?
Our cleaning and treatment procedures generally consist of the following:
1. General pre-sedation exam (including pre-operative bloodwork to detect any organ dysfunction)
2. Oral exam under sedation
3. Gross calculus (plaque) removal
4. Scaling/curetting teeth below the gumline where needed
5. Tooth polishing
6. Treatments or extractions if necessary
7. Irrigation
8. OraVet application
9. Dental charting to create a treatment plan
10. Home care instructions if necessary

07/22/2024

It's almost that time of year again! Time to start pre-conditioning the spring calves. We are yet again saying thank you to our loyal customers by extending a 5% discount on all vaccines, wormers, and implants! The discounted price runs from August 1- August 10! Call or stop in during these dates to get the discount!

We are a three doctor, full service, mixed animal practice located just north of O'Neill, Nebraska.

07/19/2024

As a thank you to our wonderful customers, we are having an open house!! Join us anytime from 6-9 PM on August 1st!!

07/18/2024

How do I know if my dog or cat needs a dental cleaning?
The most evident sign of dental disease is bad breath. Other signs include hesitancy to eat when presented with food, drooling, bleeding from the mouth or gums, dropping food from the mouth while eating, eating on one side of the mouth, and “wiping” the mouth with a paw. You may or may not see broken teeth, bright red gums, or dark discoloration of teeth. Please schedule an appointment with us if you see any of these signs.

07/16/2024

We don’t want to forget our feline friends this month! Cats are very stoic animals, and thus dental care for them is often overlooked. They are prone to several types of dental disease including resorptive lesions (cavities), stomatitis, fractured teeth, and more. If you see your kitty drooling, bleeding from the mouth, eating on one side of their mouth or dropping food while eating, please bring them to the vet clinic for an exam!

07/11/2024

An important at-home care activity is brushing your dog’s teeth. We humans brush our teeth daily, and it is the same for our pets; Start when your furry friend is a puppy to get them accustomed to the practice. Below is a great step-by-step link for teeth brushing. We carry toothbrushes, toothpaste, and can recommend dental-friendly foods for your pets!

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102898&id=4951297&ind=392&objTypeID=1007

07/09/2024

It's Cow Appreciation Day!! Show your gals some extra love today! 🐄

07/07/2024

This post is for horse owners! We have seen multiple cases of Rumensin toxicity in horses at the OVC. Rumensin (Monensin) is a cattle-specific, growth promoting product found in mineral and powdered or pelleted feed. Horses are sometimes pastured with growing calves or cattle. Owners will also be familiar with their horses' tendencies to find open feed sacks, whether inside or outside their pens. Rumensin is extremely toxic to horses and causes heart failure and death. Just a few pounds of Rumensin-containing feed/mineral contains enough Rumensin to be fatal. There is no antidote for Rumensin toxicosis, but mineral oil and activated charcoal can be given orally immediately after ingestion. When you decide where to pasture your horses this summer and fall, make sure you do not allow horses access to store-bought mineral, creep feed, or any other feeds containing Rumensin. If you are aware of ingestion of Rumensin, please contact us ASAP!

07/05/2024

🇺🇸 What's more American than a red, white, and blue poodle with a mullet?! How cool is Bru!! We're open today until 5 and Saturday 8-12. Wishing you all a safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

07/05/2024

It's Melissa's birthday today!! Wish her a 'Happy Birthday!!!' 🎉

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!! We are closed in honor of the holiday. Have a safe day!🎆

07/02/2024

Holiday hours are listed below! Happy 4th of July!! Celebrate safely! 🎇🇺🇸