Pioneer Animal Clinic

02/01/2025

Goodmorning! We will be closing at noon this Saturday, 2/1/25, but as always will have staff available for any emergencies.

01/30/2025

🐾Goodmorning, This is Freddie, here to help you get through the rest of the week with his cuteness!

01/29/2025

🐾So, we all know that "dirty teeth" can cause some very bad breath... but did you know that it can also be the cause of a few very serious medical issues? Periodontal disease affects nearly 80% of adult dogs, and 70% of adult cats. If left untreated (teeth brushing and/or dentals) it can lead to:
-Gingivitis
-Facial bone deterioration and fractures
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Heart disease

🐾Don't forget that February is dental health month, and we are offering a 10% discount on dental cleanings. Call us now to schedule your free dental exam!

01/28/2025

Fun Fact 😺

🐾Did you know that a cat displaying his ears like this can indicate that he's nervous, anxious, or Fearful? Anxious or fearful cats will turn their ears back and flatten them down. The more anxious or fearful the cat is, the flatter the ears will become.

🐾For example, this is "Lightening Jerry" cuddling with his owners for the first time. After they noticed his body language, they knew to give him some space for awhile. Jerry came back after about an hour, and was happy and more comfortable than he'd been there yet.

🐾Though our pets cannot speak to us directly, they can tell us exactly what they need through their body language… we just need to know how to listen.

01/27/2025

Meet Max!

Max came to see us for a second opinion after he had been vomiting, not eating, and not acting like himself for several days. No medication had helped him yet and all of his labs and radiographs were unremarkable.
Max stayed with us for a couple of days on IV fluids and IV antibiotics, but he was still not improving so The doctors decided it was time to consult our small animal internal medicine specialist who comes in a couple of times a week. Dr. Dye was able to diagnose Max with a bowel obstruction, and Max went into surgery that afternoon.
Pictured here is what the doctor found in his intestine! The toy bone was small enough that he had been able to still pass a small amount of stool and it was just slowly causing damage internally. Once it was removed, Max was able to recover without incident and he was a different dog the next morning.
The last photo is Max two weeks after his procedure. He loved his vet staff and willingly rolled over to let them remove his staples and of course get a few belly rubs in. He is such a sweet boy and we were so glad to be able to help him feel better.
Thank you for reading this week's case, and stay tuned for more soon!

01/23/2025

This is Major! He is a Percheron/Fresian cross. This picture does not properly show this big boy's size, but he is a gentle giant!

01/22/2025

I’m not sure these heated vests are advertised as chihuahua holders, but they should be. Remi sure did not have any complaints after visit with Dr Hall yesterday!

01/21/2025

Mia was our first free technician dental exam this year!

If you didn’t know already, February is dental health month! At Pioneer Animal Clinic, we offer free dental exams throughout January and February by one of our experienced vet techs, and then 10% off of dental services provided if scheduled. During this promotion.

Mia smiled big for us and allowed us to get a thorough look at her chompers. It was determined that a dental would be in her best interest to help prevent further tarter buildup, so we will be seeing her in February and she will be receiving a nice discount too!

01/15/2025

On this week's featured breed... the Great Dane!

🐾Once upon a time, German nobles used Danes to hunt ferocious wild boars. Later, Danes became famous as protectors of their home and loved ones, a job they are still happy to perform.

🐾As tall as 32 inches at the shoulder, Danes tower over most other dogs and when standing on their hind legs, they are taller than most people. Despite their sweet nature, Danes are alert home guardians. Just the sight of these gentle giants is usually enough to make intruders think twice. But those foolish enough to mistake the breed's friendliness for softness will meet a powerful foe of true courage and spirit. Patient with kids, Danes are people pleasers who make friends easily.

A big thank you to Charlie for being a wonderful example of this breed.

Copied from:
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/great-dane/

01/14/2025

Apply in person or email us at [email protected]. Please share, thank you!

Apply in person or email us at [email protected]. Please share! Thank you!

01/14/2025

It’s that time of the year again!! 🦷🪥

01/13/2025

Meet Aspen!

Aspen came to see us after her owners noticd some concerning symptoms, including blood in her urine. After a radiograph, and exam, and a urine evaluation, it was determined that she had a bladder stone.

Bladder stones (also called uroliths or cystic calculi) are rock-like formations of minerals that develop in the urinary bladder. There may be a large, single stone, or a collection of stones that range in size from sand-like grains to gravel. Many times, there is a mixture of both large and small stones present. All stones form because of disease or inflammation in the bladder.

There are at least four types of bladder stones in cats, each based on what they are made up of. If bladder stones are removed surgically or if small ones pass in the urine, they should be analyzed for their chemical composition. This allows your veterinarian to determine if a special diet or medication is appropriate. Regular checks of urine samples, or ultrasound examination of the bladder are helpful in all cases to detect early return of the problem and allow adjustments in diet or treatment.

Her surgeon found just one single stone, and it was sent off to an outside lab to determine the type of stone it was. She was much more comfortable after her procedue, and her symptoms went away within the next 24 hours.

Thank you for reading this week's case, and as always, stay tuned for more! You can read more about bladder stones in cats at https://pioneeranimalclinic.vet/client-resources/pet-health/articles/?rid=57.

01/09/2025

Goodmorning! Petey is here to help you get through the rest of the week with his cuteness🐾😺

01/07/2025

We got a lamb surprise today!

01/06/2025

Meet Aoife!

She came to see us a couple of weeks ago, for her doctor to determine how many puppies she will be delivering. Her doctor was able to see 6 puppies in the radiograph.

Many pet owners find comfort in having a puppy count estimation, that way they know when mom is done whelping. We recommend having this done anytime after 50 days post breeding.

01/03/2025

It’s Feline Friday 🐾🐱
Ruby at the scene of the crime. We still aren’t sure who did it.

01/03/2025

Are you ready for calving? Check out these UNL webinars and worships starting next week! (First session is Jan 8)

Get ready for calving season with Nebraska Extension! 🐮

An upcoming series will provide invaluable information for all that are involved with the calving process through webinars and in-person workshops. Learn more about the opportunity and register now ›› https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/fundamental-knowledge-successful-calving-season📲

12/31/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS:

Christmas Eve and Christmas-CLOSED
New Year's Eve- CLOSE AT NOON
New Year's Day-CLOSED

All other days including saturdays near the holidays, we are open and will resume business as normal. We as always still have 24/7 staff available if needed for emergency care.

We hope you all have an amazing Christmas and a happy New Year!