Pioneer Animal Clinic

09/20/2024

It’s Feline Friday 🐱🐾

Ruby again playing hide and seek…I know this is a hard one, but can you see where she’s hiding this time??

09/19/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines. If your pet is having an emergency after hours, please call the office as usual and leave a message, instead of pushing the on call option. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.

09/13/2024

It’s Feline Friday!! 🐱

Everyday Ruby thinks she is playing hide and seek with us but actually she just makes a new person jump out of their skin when they open a cabinet or a box 😅

09/12/2024

Goodmorning, this is Tilly here to help you get through the rest of this week with her cuteness🐾🐶

09/10/2024

🐾This is Abby sporting her surgery shirt after her procedure. Did you know that there are alternatives to the ol' cone of shame?

🐶Why do we need to keep your pet from reaching their surgery sites?

-Protect the incision: The cone keeps your pet from interfering with the healing process, which can take 7–14 days.
-Prevent infection: Licking, biting, or scratching can cause infection.
-Avoid pulling out stitches: Prevents your pet from scratching the incision and pulling out stitches.

09/09/2024

Meet Macy!

Macy was brought in after hours one night, after her owner noticed her vomiting several times in a row. She also had a bloated abdomen, so her owner knew that something was not quite right with her.
After reviewing the radiographs (seen below) the veterinarian was able to diagnose Macy with a GDV. Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening disorder most commonly seen in large, deep-chested dogs, although any dog may be affected. In its early stage, the stomach fills with gas, causing a simple gastric dilatation or "bloat". Sometimes, the condition progresses no further than a bloat. A GDV, however, is a progression of the bloat into a volvulus, in which the huge, gas-filled stomach twists upon itself so that both the entrance and exit of the stomach become blocked. This is a life-threatening emergency that requires urgent surgery to correct.
Macy stayed with us for several days to be monitored and given IV fluids and medications, She was seen a couple weeks post op and was doing great!
Thank you for reading this week's case. If you would like to learn more about this condition, you can follow this link: https://pioneeranimalclinic.vet/client-resources/pet-health/articles/?rid=438.

09/06/2024

It’s Feline Friday! 🐾🐱

Our Fluff meower is the definition of ✨majestic✨

09/05/2024

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

09/04/2024

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09/04/2024

09/03/2024

Meet Goose and Ellie May! Their moms are employees here at Pioneer,so they get lots of socialization time with eachother and people.

🐾Why is socialization important for your new puppy?

🐶The idea behind socialization is that you want to help your puppy become acclimated to all types of sights, sounds, and smells in a positive manner. Proper socialization can prevent a dog from being fearful of children, for example. It will help them develop into a well-mannered, happy companion.

Having a dog who’s well-adjusted and confident can even go as far as to save their life one day. According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, improper socialization can lead to behavior problems later in life. The organization’s position statement on socialization reads: “Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under 3 years of age.” Start taking your dog out to public places once your veterinarian says it’s safe, and they’ll learn how to behave in a variety of situations and to enjoy interacting with different people.

If you'd like to read more about how and why to socialize your puppy, here's an informative link: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-socialization/

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! We are closed today but please call us if you have an emegerency with your pet.

08/30/2024

It’s Feline Friday🐱🐾

Ruby says “Please please don’t leave us Morgan!”

Ruby gets attached to her work family and feels extra sad for the recent few who’ve moved away.

We feel the same Ruby! We have some incredible staff members and saying goodbye is always a tough day.

08/29/2024

Did you know, yawning is contagious—even for dogs. Research shows that the sound of a human yawn can trigger one from your dog. And it’s four times as likely to happen when it’s the yawn of a person he knows.🐶

08/21/2024

One of our own, Katie and Opal the corgi..both mommas to be. Aren’t they cute? 🐾

08/19/2024

Meet Clovis!
Clovis is a young Alpine goat, who came to us one morning after his owner found him stuck in the fence during her morning chores. This mischievous little guy was found hanging upside down, after presumably trying to climb out of his enclosure sometime early that morning. After reviewing the radiograph, the doctor was able to see a fracture in his lower leg. He had no other injuries thankfully!

Clovis was sedated right after, and had a cast put on to secure his leg so the bone could heal properly. Clovis came back to see us every few weeks and the fracture healed well. He is a sweet little goat who let everybody love on him during the whole procedure.

Thank you for reading this week's case, and as always... stay tuned for more!

08/13/2024

Meet Jack Burrows

Jack came to see us to get his teeth cleaned and his hooves trimmed. He left feeling like a brand new pony!

08/02/2024

It’s Feline Friday!

Ruby is the master of disguise

07/16/2024

Fact of the Week😺

07/15/2024

Meet Sela!
Sela came to see us after ingesting about a foot of dental floss. Her owner called us right when they noticed her getting into the trash, and came in shortly after.
We gave Sela Apomorphine to induce vomiting to hopefully bring the foreign object up, and it worked! We were able to retrieve the entire piece of floss and she went home shortly after with a few doses of anti-nausea medication.

07/13/2024

Goodmorning! We will be closing today at noon, to allow our staff to participate in our annual summer get together. Please call with any emergencies you may have.

07/09/2024

Fun Fact of the Week 🐮

07/08/2024

Meet Lightening Jerry!

Lightening Jerry came to see us one afternoon, after his owner caught him snacking on a Lily flower. Jerry seemed to be acting normal otherwise.
Lilium sp, are ones to keep your cats away from. They have several common names: Asiatic Lily, Easter Lily, Stargazer lily, Oriental lily. All of these should be avoided by pet parents. All parts of the plant are toxic and small amounts can cause severe injury to the kidneys. Drinking the water containing a lily or grooming pollen off their fur may cause problems as well.
Lightening Jerry was placed on IV fluids right away, and was monitored with labs for the next 48 hours. His owner caught it early, and will bring him in in a few months to recheck his renal values. So far Jerry is not showing any damage from the Lilly ingestion thankfully.
For more information about Lily toxicities, you can visit aspca.org. Thank you for reading this week's case, and as always... stay tuned for more soon!