We give post-surgical cats Zorbium to manage pain and they always look super stoned; dilated pupils and moving kind of slow and funny ๐ฑ๐
The kittens are bouncing off the walls! Adopt one today!
In case you ever wondered what is crawling around in your pet's ears and making them itch ๐ฌ๐คข
We had a dog show up at the clinic the other day with what we thought was a tumor, but it ended up being a Cuterebra. These are "botfly" larvae that are ingested by the animal and migrate to specific areas of the body, in this case the dog's neck.
Ever wonder what ear mites look like? We caught one on a slide the other day. This is what is making your pet's ears itch when they haven't had their flea/tick/mite preventatives. If you think your pet has been shaking their head or digging at their ears, get them checked out today at Lone Tree Animal Care Center!
https://lonetree.vet/omaha-ne-veterinary-appointment/
Have you ever wondered what it looks like when we are performing a dental on your pet? This is a video of one of our technicians removing tartar from the teeth of one of our patients with an ultrasonic scaler. The plastic tube is connected to our oxygen supply and anesthesia machine. Another technician monitors the patient's vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oxygenation while they are under anesthesia to provide a safe and comfortable (as much as a visit to the dentist can be ๐) experience. We check all your pets teeth thoroughly while they are anesthetized to see if any need to be extracted, and extract them if the Doctor deems it necessary.
Call or text us at 402.389.3356 to schedule your pet's dental today!
**Don't Let Myths Fool You: Dental Health Demystified**
There are plenty of misconceptions floating around about pet dental care. Let's set the record straight:
Myth:** Dogs don't complain about tooth pain.
Fact:** Just like us, pets experience dental discomfort! They are just much better at covering it up. Watch for bad breath, excessive drooling, red and swollen gums, loose or missing teeth, and behavioral changes like pawing at the mouth.
Myth:** Brushing isn't necessary for pets.
Fact:** Daily brushing is key to preventing plaque and tartar buildup. Ask us about pet-friendly toothbrushes and toothpaste! We know that everyone may not have a pet compliant for brushing or have the time to devote to pet dental care, so ask us about food and water additives like Clenz-a-Dent flakes that will improve your pet's breath and increase the time between dental cleanings!
Myth:** A raw diet will naturally clean teeth.
Fact:** While some raw diets can help, brushing is still essential for thorough cleaning. Balanced diets from food producers that perform dental and digestibility studies are best for overall pet health and pet dental health.
Schedule an appointment at https://lonetree.vet/omaha-ne-veterinary-appointment/ or call or text us at 402-389-3356.
Selene enjoys the new water dishes we put in the lobby. ๐บ๐คฃ๐คช
#catwaterbowl
Hatter felt strongly that we should be petting him any time we were not doing anything else. ๐
July is #LostPetPreventionMonth.
Remember that a lost pet has a better chance of being returned home if they always wear a collar and an ID tag with your name and contact information and have a registered microchip implanted. The chip information is stored in a national database and is used by Animal Control if they find your pet out and about.
Make sure to take measures to keep your pets safely with you! Make an appointment to discuss microchipping at https://lonetree.vet.
Wishing all our pet parents a happy and safe 4th of July! ๐บ๐ธ Keep tails wagging and purrs going strong, by ensuring your pet is kept secure and calm during fireworks and festivities!
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