04/03/2026
🐾 🚨 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR CLINIC CATS 🚨 🐾
Jax & Saber were bribed with treats to bring you this very important announcement… and trust us, it was worth it. 😼
👉 It’s officially FLEA & TICK SEASON!
Even if your pet never steps outside, they are still at risk. Fleas and ticks can hitch a ride into your home on people, other pets, or even clothing.
⚠️ The Nebraska DHHS has reported a significant rise in tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis in humans, and we expect to see this increase in our pets, too.
✔️ Protecting your pet = protecting your home and your family
🦟 Why prevention matters:
• Flea infestations can take up to 3 months to fully eliminate
• Some pets are allergic to flea bites, leading to painful skin infections
• Severe infestations can even cause anemia, requiring hospitalization
• We commonly see pets with OTC collars (Walmart, Bomgaars, etc.) that fail to prevent infestations
💊 Not all products are created equal
The most reliable flea & tick prevention comes directly from your veterinary clinic.
We offer options to fit every pet:
✔️ 8-month protection
✔️ 3-month protection
✔️ Monthly doses
✔️ Chewables, topicals, and collars
🕷️ Found a tick on your pet?
1. Remove it carefully
2. Place it in isopropyl alcohol
3. Monitor your pet
Watch for:
• Fever
• Lethargy
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
If you notice any of these signs, contact us right away.
🦝 Rabies Alert in Eastern Nebraska
Eastern Nebraska has confirmed its first rabies-positive skunk in over a decade, and DHHS is expanding rabies surveillance through September 2026.
⚠️ Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear — but it is 100% preventable with vaccination
✔️ Keep all pets up to date on rabies vaccines (required by law)
✔️ Avoid contact with wildlife showing unusual behavior
✔️ If your pet interacts with a bat or wild animal:
• Safely contain the animal if possible
• Contact your vet immediately
• Your pet may need a booster
🐶 Bottom line: Prevention is easier, safer, and far less expensive than treatment.
Jax & Saber strongly approve this message… and would also like more treats for their hard work. 😸