Olson Veterinary Services

10/26/2022

Enter for a chance to win this adorable basket full of goodies for your favorite furry friend! This basket has toys and bandanas for your pet(s) as well as some neat and useful things for yourself or a friend!

Feel free to stop in Monday or Wednesday between 10am-4pm to enter! Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 dollars.

All proceeds will go to benefit the L. Dale and Mickey Olson Fund For Animals.

10/19/2022

Did you know there are only NINE Saturdays until Christmas!?

With the holidays quickly approaching we wanted to help out with the Christmas shopping craziness. If you have an animal lover in your life they are sure to cherish our coasters and necklaces, all handmade by our practice manager Stacy!

Every dollar spent on a coaster set or necklace will go to the L. Dale and Mickey Olson Fund for Animals, which will then be donated to local animal shelters and rescue groups. So not only do these coasters and necklaces make wonderful stocking stuffers, they also go a long way to help animals in need.

Coaster sets and Necklaces will be available in our clinic for $5 each, though donations of any size are greatly appreciated
Feel free to stop in Mondays and Wednesdays between 10am- 4pm to cross some shopping off your list!

10/17/2022

What are some great ways to care for your cat?

1. Regular visits to your veterinarian.

2. Prepare your cat to see the veterinarian by leaving the carrier out where your cat spends a lot of time. Leave treats, toys, bedding or cloths with your smell on them inside. This will hopefully cause your cat less stress upon the visit to the veterinarian.

3. Vaccinations are a must. Different vaccines are given depending on the lifestyle of your pet, so let your veterinarian help you determine what is required.

4. Cats (especially outdoor cats) are at risk of fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms. Even indoor cats can be at risk because parasites can be carried into the home by you, visitors, or even other pets in the home. Fleas are the most common parasite affecting cats and that can lead to tapeworms. Also if your cat likes to hunt then internal parasites can also be a problem.

5. In some instances cats can carry a disease or parasite back to you (this is called a zoonotic disease). While rare, it is important to protect yourself by keeping your cat up to date on vaccines, using flea and tick control, clean the litter box out weekly with soap and water and wash hands when handling it (pregnant women should never clean a liter box), wash hands or other area with soap and water if your are every bitten or scratched and keep your cats nails should always stay trimmed.

6. Feed a diet that is prepared for cats as they need a special diet to stay healthy. Always provide access to fresh water.

7. If your cat has bad breath, unwillingness to eat, weight loss and excessive drooling they may have dental problems. Your veterinarian will perform an oral exam once yearly to help head off any trouble.

8. Cats prefer big litter boxes in quiet, low traffic locations away from their food and water. Scoop the litter box twice daily and wash weekly. If you have more then one cat you may need more then one box.

9. Cats need stimulation and enrichment to prevent obesity and boredom. Cats should be encouraged to use a scratching post .

10. Cats are very curious and "sample" many things with their mouth. Be aware of plants, dangerous food, and household dangers.

10/17/2022

You might be thinking that fleas aren't a problem this time of year, but guess again.

If your dog already has just ONE flea on them they could ingest it and become infected with tapeworms.

No big deal? Wrong! Does your pet sleep with you in your bed? You might want to start looking for tiny white segments that look like small grains of rice slowly moving around. If you see them then your pet has just introduced you to tapeworms.

Need protection against fleas? Try Interceptor Plus. It protects against tapeworm AND whipworm infections as well as protection against heartworm disease, hookworms and roundworms all in a tasty little chew.

Call today for more information.

10/17/2022

Another thought from your friendly veterinary staff at Olson Veterinary Services.

Did you know that your dog could get whipworms from simply stepping in dirt? It's true! Whipworm eggs can infect your dog from the dirt they come in contact with.

Call today to discuss the benefits of prevention.

10/17/2022

Here's something to think about.

80% of dog parks had at least one dog infected with intestinal parasites according to one study. What does this mean? It means that your dog could become infected with worms. Now, what does THAT mean? It means you need to protect your pet today.

There are many products available to use. Give us a call today to find the right product (example: Heartgard Plus, Interceptor Plus, Credelio, etc.) for you.

10/17/2022

Whipworm eggs spread through dog f***s and live for years in yards, dog parks, and other environments. Reinfection is a constant risk.

The feeding habits of whipworms can result in bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and dehydration.

Interceptor Plus protects dogs against whipworm infections in a chicken flavored chew administered one time every 30 days.

Call us today with details.

10/17/2022

Tapeworms can grow to over 2 feet long inside your dog. Some tapeworms are spread through fleas, which your pet may ingest, at which time the tapeworms larva attaches to the wall of the intestines to grow into adulthood.

It is very important to protect your pet from tapeworms with prevention of fleas. Call today to ask us about the best prevention for your pet.

10/17/2022

Whipworms, tapeworms, and other internal parasites can cause a whole host of problems. From diarrhea, vomiting, to anemia and even death.

It is important to have a f***l sample tested yearly (and sometimes more frequently) as well be on preventative.

Call and ask us today what you can do to keep these parasites away and from threatening your pet.

10/17/2022

Did you know???????

1. Interceptor Plus protects dogs for heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworm infections?

2. Interceptor Plus is easy to administer in a tasty, chicken flavored chew?

3. Interceptor Plus can be used in puppies 6 weeks or older and 2 pounds or greater?

Call us today to ask about Interceptor Plus.

09/26/2022

08/31/2022

We hope everyone is able to have a relaxing and safe Labor Day weekend.