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Yankee Hill Veterinary is a full service animal hospital & welcomes both emergency treatment cases a

Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital is an Animal hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska that opened in 2005 with the goal of providing excellent veterinary care in a warm, friendly setting. Our veterinarians strive to provide the most innovative procedures and services while placing an emphasis on client education and prevention. We understand the power of the human animal bond and consider our pets as family. We promise to give our clients and patients the individualized attention they deserve. We would love the chance to welcome you to the Yankee Hill family.

11/01/2026

Every pet deserves a safe beginning.

Animal shelters and rescue organizations do extraordinary work behind the scenes every day. They provide food, medical attention, comfort, second chances, and a bridge between uncertainty and home.

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is a reminder that supporting shelters can take many forms. Adopt when the time is right. Foster if you can. Donate needed supplies. Volunteer. Share an adoptable pet. Even a small act can help an animal get one step closer to their family.

Have a Lincoln area shelter or rescue you appreciate? Give them some love below.

10/31/2026

Your pet does not have to love Halloween just because you do.

Doorbells, costumes, unfamiliar voices, constant visitors, and doors opening all evening can be overwhelming for dogs and cats.

Give nervous pets a quiet place to relax before the activity starts. Keep identification secure, watch exterior doors closely, and keep candy safely out of reach.

Costumes should also be optional. If your pet looks uncomfortable, skipping the outfit is completely fine.

The goal is not to make them participate in every part of Halloween. It is to help them feel safe.

Is your pet a trick or treat greeter or a hide until tomorrow type?

10/29/2026

Every cat has a job. Most of them appointed themselves.

Some are professional nap supervisors. Some patrol the windows. Some wake the household at 4 a.m. Some knock objects off counters purely for quality control.

National Cat Day is our excuse to celebrate the personalities that make living with cats so entertaining.

Beyond the attitude, knowing your cat’s normal behavior can also be useful. Changes in activity, appetite, grooming, hiding, or litter box habits can sometimes be an early clue that something is different.

Now for the important question.

What is your cat’s name, and what job do they perform around your house?

10/24/2026

Pain does not always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like hesitation before the stairs. A dog who suddenly stops jumping onto the couch. A cat who chooses a lower sleeping spot. A pet who takes longer to stand up or seems stiffer after resting.

Those small movement changes can be easy to dismiss, especially as pets get older.

But changes in mobility deserve attention because there can be many possible causes.

You know how your pet normally moves better than anyone.

Have you noticed a subtle change lately? Bring it up at their next visit so the Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital team can help you understand what may be going on.

10/21/2026

When movement becomes uncomfortable, the treatment conversation may include more than one option.

Regenerative medicine focuses on supporting the body’s natural repair processes. For certain orthopedic or soft tissue concerns, therapies such as platelet rich plasma or stem cell based treatment may be considered as part of an individualized veterinary plan.

Not every condition or every pet is a candidate.

The first step is identifying what is actually causing the discomfort and then discussing the options that make sense for that patient.

If your dog has an ongoing joint or orthopedic concern, ask Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital what treatment approaches may be worth discussing.

10/17/2026

Your dog may never want fetch to end. Their body might disagree.

Repeated sprinting, sudden turns, jumping, and hard stops can put a lot of demand on the body, especially when dogs go from resting to full speed in seconds.

For National Fetch Day, give your dog time to warm up, choose safe footing, mix high energy play with slower breaks, and stop before exhaustion changes the way they move.

Play should leave your dog happily tired, not sore.

What could your dog chase all afternoon if you let them?

Share this with another dog parent who has a fetch fanatic at home.

10/13/2026

Pet acupuncture is usually much calmer than people expect.

Veterinary acupuncture uses very small needles placed at specific points based on the individual patient and their care needs.

For some dogs and cats, it may be considered alongside traditional veterinary medicine when supporting comfort, mobility, or other ongoing concerns.

The key is individualization. Acupuncture is not automatically right for every pet, and it starts with understanding the bigger health picture first.

Curious about what an acupuncture visit looks like or whether it may fit into your pet’s care plan?

Ask the Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital team at your next visit.

10/10/2026

Some of the most important work in veterinary medicine happens quietly.

Veterinary nurses and technicians comfort nervous pets, assist with procedures, monitor patients, collect samples, communicate with families, and help keep each visit moving safely and smoothly.

They are often the calm voice, steady hands, and familiar face your pet needs during an unfamiliar moment.

Vet Nurse Day gives us a chance to recognize the people who put so much skill, patience, and heart into caring for animals every day.

If a veterinary nurse or technician has ever made a visit easier for you or your pet, today is a great day to show them some appreciation.

10/05/2026

Bad breath is not always just bad breath.

Persistent odor can be a sign that plaque, tartar, gum inflammation, or other dental problems are developing beneath the surface.

Dogs and cats can also continue eating even when their mouths are uncomfortable, so waiting for obvious pain can mean waiting too long.

Take a quick look at your pet’s mouth. Red gums, heavy buildup, difficulty chewing, dropping food, or a change in eating habits are worth mentioning.

Have you checked your pet’s teeth lately?

If something looks or smells different, ask the Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital team about their dental health.

10/01/2026

If you had to leave home with your pet in five minutes, would you be ready?

A simple pet emergency plan can make a stressful situation much easier. Keep their carrier or leash accessible, medications together, identification current, and important veterinary information somewhere easy to grab.

It also helps to keep a recent photo of your pet and a small supply of food and essentials ready.

You do not need an elaborate system. You just need a plan everyone in the household understands.

Save this as your reminder to check your pet emergency setup this month. Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital is here to help Lincoln pet families stay prepared.

Address

2829 Jamie Lane
Lincoln, NE
68516

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+14024218111

Website

https://www.yankeehillvet.com/

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