Central Veterinary Clinic

10/28/2026

Lights and decorations, costumes and masks, a constant parade of strangers at the door... Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for our pets with risks ofpoisoning, intestinal blockage, and lost pets.

CONCERNS
• Poisoning: Ingestion of raisins or Halloween candy containing chocolate or xylitol, both of which can be toxic for pets.
• Intestinal blockage: Glow sticks, some candies, decorations, or parts of a pet’s costume could cause intestinal blockage
• Injury: Lit candles or jack-o-lanterns can burn
• Stress and escape: Noises, strangers in costumes, continuous door ringing, and opening and closing of the door can stress your pets and give them opportunity to escape

PREVENTION
• Don’t feed Halloween candy to your pets
• Never leave your pet unsupervised with accessible candy or decorations, or while they are in costume
• Identify your pet with a registered microchip, collar, and ID tag
• Keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, glow sticks, and other decorations out of reach
• Give your pet a quiet, safe hiding place inside and away from activity

MAKE SURE PET COSTUMES
• Fit properly
• Have no pieces that can easily be chewed off or cause choking
• Don’t hinder sight, hearing, breathing, opening the mouth, or movement

10/21/2026

It's National Vet Tech Appreciation Week. We are especially grateful for our incredible vet tech team here at Central Vet Clinic. They play an essential role in keeping your animals healthy and thriving! Thank you Ladies! 🐾

10/13/2026

LOST CAT - Tabby-white-with-striped-tail cat named Stormy got outside on Saturday and is lost. Approachable, no claws. She doesn’t have a collar or tag. Lives on 4th Avenue SE in Sioux Center, a couple blocks north of Children’s Park and six blocks south of Dordt. If you see Stormy, please scoop her up and call or text Central Vet Clinic. Thanks

10/06/2026

Good to see you again today Bear! You are looking good for 11 years old 😀🐾

09/05/2026

Central Vet team wishes everyone a safe, and relaxing Labor Day weekend!!

We are closed for Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Staff pet spotlight 🤩🤩

Miss Scarlet tagged along with mom today to hang out at work!
Scarlet is a 9 1/2 year old lab mix. Her mom (Katie) adopted her from a shelter while she was in tech school. She loves nothing more than some tummy rubs, and being the center of attention. 😍

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Kayle Englin and his steer Norm on their big win at the 44th Annual Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show this past weekend. Just as impressive to be associated with a event that raised over $572,000.00 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Very proud of the whole Englin family. Great work everyone!

07/21/2026

More road closures this week, meaning it is getting harder to get to us🙃. Here is an updated route from the city. Please allow extra travel time. Thanks!

TRAFFIC ALERT: It’s the big one. Starting Monday, Highway 75 will be closed all the way between 5th St. N and 12th St. N. That includes the section between 7th and 9th St. N, which previously was open.

Casey’s gas station's east driveway from 7th St. NE is now open.

Access to Econo Lodge, Mi Lupita Restaurant, and other businesses on the east side of highway construction will be via gravel across the highway from the west at 9th St. NW.

During this closure, contractors will be removing any remaining road surface, working on underground utilities and storm water management, preparing the roadbed, and paving.

Traffic can still enter Sioux Center on Highway 75 from the north and south but will need to find other routes around the construction area.

Thanks for your patience during the inconveniences of construction while we work toward completing Highway 75!

07/10/2026

BIG cuteness in a TINY buddy! Teddy visited us for his annual check up and vaccines today. 😍🍦🐾

07/06/2026

Travel to Central Vet will be affected as of Monday, July 6. Please see the information below on how to get to us if your coming from the North. Thanks!