Pioneer Animal Clinic

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Pioneer Animal Clinic

Pioneer Animal Clinic was started in 1964. We are a mixed practice and offer emergency care.

08/05/2026

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!

08/04/2026

Fun fact of the week, featuring Duke the donkey!

A donkey is said to be able to hear another donkey’s call from as far as 60 miles (96.5km) away in the desert! This is also particularly useful when alerting each other about the presence of predators in the area who might be creeping up on them.

07/31/2026

It's Feline Friday! 😸

Elsa, Tiggy, and Fluff Meower having a management team meeting. This place couldn't run without them!

07/30/2026

🐾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/

07/29/2026

Meet Tiggy!
Tiggy is the beloved barn cat of one of Pioneer's owners. You may remember him from a few years back when he lived here at Pioneer for awhile as one of our clinic cats. Tiggy was brought in after his owner noticed that he was urinating less than normal, and straining to urinate as well. It was determined that Tiggy had an obstruction in his urethra, so thankfully his owners caught his symptoms quickly.
Urethral obstructions can be a life-threatening emergency. Male cats tend to get blocked, more than females due to their urethra being longer and narrower in male cats. Some of the most common symptoms for a blocked cat include:
-Frequent trips to the litter box and/or Inappropriate urination
-Bloody urine
-Painful urination
-Vomiting
-Loss of appetite
Tiggy was sedated, unblocked via a urinary catheter, and hospitalized for a couple of days so we could monitor his urinary output. He is now on a special diet to help prevent this from happening again in the future. Tiggy is still hanging out at the clinic and has done great since the surgery! We love having him here again, and hope that his dad lets us keep him here forever as a clinic cat again (🤞).
Thank you for reading this week's case, and as always, stay tuned for more soon!

07/28/2026

Fun Fact of the Week 🐮

07/27/2026

⚕On this week's Medical Monday: Shock Wave Therapy🐴

Shock wave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. It may help:

✨Improve blood flow to an area
✨Promote tissie healing
✨Reduce pain and inflammation
✨Support recovery from certain orthopedic and soft tissue injuries

It can be a helpful treatment option for some patients with artrititis, tendon or ligament injuries, chronic pain, and other conditions!

07/24/2026

It's Feline Friday! 😺
Tiggy does not mess around when it comes to his snacks, and this is his face when you tell him he is cut off for the morning! 😆

07/23/2026

I'd say that Diesel's tag is spot on!

07/22/2026

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

Address

3370 Immigrant Trail Drive
Scottsbluff, NE
69361

Telephone

(308) 635-3188

Website

http://pioneeranimalclinic.vet/

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