The first time we met Flower, a young, descented female skunk, we couldn't help but snuggle her! She was so sweet!
Skunks behave in a way that is similar to cats in that they enjoy being petted along the spine/at the base of the tail and communicate mostly through visual cues.
Sarah was more than happy to befriend this little girl and they became buddies 🥰😍
🐾🇺🇸 Puppy Jake 🇺🇸🐾
Chris came to see us the other day and did such a great job!!
Today is both National Black Dog Day and National Fire Pup Day! Drop a pic of your black dog below!
Welcome to October!
This month is National Pit Bull Awareness Month, National Pet Wellness Month, National Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, and National Animal Safety and Protection Month!
Not to mention the fact that this month ends in Halloween, we are looking at a busy month! Stay tuned for fun things this month!
Kovu's mom took him in as a semi-feral kitten and, although she was trying to earn his trust, she knew that Kovu needed to start veterinary care. Luckily, our Fear Free Pets methods and American Association of Feline Practitioners "Cat Friendly" approach had Kovu being a cautious but calm participant in his first vaccinations and FELV/FIV test. 🥰
Clara came in for her last "puppy vaccines" and received her final boosters and her Rabies vaccine! 😁
Today is World Rabies Day. Rabies is a fatal, incurable, zoonotic disease that affects the nervous system and is spread through saliva and/or blood. For more information on this disease, for which the vaccine is required by law in Iowa, please see the provided links!
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=110708&id=4951479
Rabies | CDC
Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system; ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. Information is included on rabies basics; prevention; and more.
Rabies | CDC
Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system; ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. Information is included on rabies basics; prevention; and more.
Rabies | CDC
Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system; ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. Information is included on rabies basics; prevention; and more.
See more at
cdc.gov
Happy International Rabbit Day! 🐰🐰🐰
Rabbits are adorable, soft, and such a joy to have... but they need more work than people realize. We encourage people to do their research before taking home this floppy-eared pet. Visit the website below for some information!
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/rabbit-right-pet-you
Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. When you bring your pet in for any exam, the pet's BCS (Body Condition Score) is assessed. Why? Body Condition Score is assessed because it can be an important assessment of a pet's general health. If a dog/cat is overweight, your veterinarian will discuss the rammifications of that (e.g. diabetes). If underweight, your veterinarian will talk to you about concerns with recent changes in weight that might be indicators of underlying issues (e.g. endocrine imbalances). See the links below for more info!
Sources:
https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/nutritional-assessment-configuration/bcs-and-mcs/
https://www.thedrakecenter.com/services/pets/blog/fit-or-fat-your-pets-body-condition-score-bcs
Binx was found in someone's yard at about 3 weeks of age and needed a lot of TLC! Luckily, the folks that found him were serious about providing him the best care and brought him to us! Erin stayed with Binx throughout his whole appointment and gave him some extra love to make his first appointment a little less scary 🥰🥰🥰
Harley came in for her first appointment the other day... although shy, this Shetland Sheepdog puppy was extremely sweet! 🥰
Today is Do Something Nice Day! We hope Harley inspires you to do just that!
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Happy World Smile Day! If you cat/dog's smile looks like the "before" picture, you may *not* be! Dental disease is very common (27.8% visible in dogs, 41.7% visible in cats), and most people don't know how extensive it is in their pets. The "after" picture is just after cleaning! This dog ended up needing many dental extractions (a surgical removal of the tooth). Just because dental disease is common doesn't mean our pets should have to deal with it, so please call us with questions you may have!
Source:
https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/aaha-guidelines-for-pet-owners/dental-care/
Thank you, Alaura!
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Today is day four of Tech Week, which means that it's Alaura's day! This remarkable gal is so dedicated to our patients and clients, but when she's not here, she's spending time with her husband, two cats, and two dogs. Alaura is known for her go-to attitude, her kindness to animals and humans, and her want to learn whatever she can to serve your pets! Thank you, Alaura, for your great attitude, love for our patients, and for giving us your all!
Thank you, Megan!
Animal Medical Clinic of Merle Hay
October 15 at 8:18 AM ·
Tech week day three! Today is Megan's day! Megan is an outstanding lady who, when not serving our patients, prefers to spend time relaxing at home or visiting family. Megan is known for her wry humor, attention to detail to make sure our patients are getting the best, and her ability to keep us laughing on rough days. Thank you, Megan, for giving your best to our patients, for dedicating yourself to helping each pet get exactly what they need, and for your fantastic work ethic!
Even though this week is officially known as "Tech Week," we wanted to use this last day to thank our *amazing* kennel staff! Just like our technicians, our kennel staff makes the world go 'round! If your pet has ever stayed overnight with us, whether a night or a week, our kennel staff is responsible for providing much of his/her after-hours care! The kennel staff also cleans the clinic to make sure we stay safe for our patients and our clients, and they do so for the love of animals. Thank you, kennel staff! 🥰
Day four of tech week is here! Today, we get to learn more about our newest addition, Cheyenne! This remarkable lady may be our newest addition, but she's already loving our patients and learning so much. When she's not learning the ropes from her "senior techs," Cheyenne spends time with her family and family's pets (her cat and her parents' dogs). Thank you, Cheyenne, for already showing us how much you love our patients and how willing you are to learn all you can!
"Kind and professional staff. Our 2 cats - Zelda and Rocky - thank you!" says Judith on Google
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When it's #nationalvettechweek but you don't need to buy the girls a gift because you ARE a gift
#yourewelcome #cliniccat #cliniccatsofinstagram #animalclinic #kinglewis #lewisthecliniccat #orangetabby
Justin *is* kinda a big deal around here! 😊 This wonderful fellow is a frequent patient of Dr. Bollinger for acupuncture, and is *so* good while he's here! If you believe your pet would be a good candidate for acupuncture or you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Aye aye, Captain! 👀👁⚓️
Skipper came in for some itchy, red eyes and Dr. Heyer was more than happy to help him out! What a sweet boy 😊
Riley is such a sweet boy! At his first appointment, he was still unsure about what was going on... rest assured, he is a little tornado of energy now! 🥰
Little Diesel was in for his first appointment to help with a rash, but has since come in to get puppy vaccines updated! What a sweet, handsome fella!
Otis (left) and Oscar (right) were so active for their first appointment....but they knew how to sit so nicely for Cheerios! 😂😍
Today is International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day! Our groomer, Christopher, works Fridays at Animal Medical Clinic and is always happy to care for your dog! He does such a great job and, although we try to let him know frequently, today is a great day to thank him for his loving care of our grooming patients!🥰
Today is the very first day of November!
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, National Senior Pet Month, and National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month!
If your pet falls under any of the above celebrated, feel free to share a picture (or multiple) below!
That moment when you think you're about to ride off into the sunset, but then your mount tries to roll on you 🤣
Happy Halloween from Lewis and all of the Animal Care Clinic West staff!
Lucy (orange) and Diana (gray) came from the shelter with a tough road behind them and joined a loving family! These two sweet gals were so active for their first appointment, which is exactly what we expect of kittens!!
Today is World Kindness Day! Spread the kindness any way you can!
"Yesterday our cat had an eye that was swollen shut and extremely goopy. We were able to get in the same day. They picked him up at the car (curbside due to COVID). Within 5 or 6 minutes I received a call explaining that he needed antibiotic eye drops. Despite the short time frame, he received a comprehensive evaluation. In other words, the doctor didn't just glance at him and make the determination to toss us.." says Shannon on Google
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Today is Pet Remembrance Day. We are grateful for all of our clients that share their pets with us for their entire lifetime. We love our patients and grieve with their families when they cross the rainbow bridge, and we love to hear favorite memories of those pets. Please feel free to share them below!
Solar, affectionately known as "Boo," is a lovely Alaskan Malamute. When she first visited us at 12 weeks old, she was "only" 29 pounds! At 5 months old, this "little" girl was already 61 pounds! "They grow up so fast" has a new meaning with giant breeds! 🤣
Ella Bella is such a beautiful girl! She was a little unsure about us, but she has been adjusting so well to life at home with her other kitty "siblings!"
Deku was named after an anime superhero, but his real life superpower is to make us fall in love with him! If you can believe it, these pictures are only about a month apart! 😱
Jack Daniels was the traditional Chihuahua... little body, BIG attitude! 🤣 Luckily, we like a little sass with our little dogs 😉🤪
Bade is so darn photogenic! This pretty little girl was more than happy to sit nicely for photos, and we can't say enough good things about her personality...and those eyes! 😱😍
Benny says "What?! It's National Take a Hike Day?! Sign me up!"
Even though it's colder outside, we still encourage all of our dog (and cat owners, if you're so inclined) to get outside and hike! No matter if it's a hike to the nearby park or a true hiking guru, it's important to get out and get moving!
Ollie is one curious kitten! Dr. Bollinger is always smitten with orange kittens 🥰
Coco says "Happy Thanksgiving! Time to eat!!" 😁
Coco was very nervous to be here, but she was very excited about some I/D stew and figured we weren't so bad! Please play it safe and keep the "human food" away from your pups this holiday!
Sarang wasn't super sure about photos, but she became way more willing when the treats came out! 😁
"Very caring and professional. Best place to take my pets" says Larry on Google
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Nitro says HAPPY WOLFENOOT! What is Wolfenoot, you may ask?! It's a fake holiday, created by a young man in New Zealand, to celebrate dogs, kindness, and humans who are kind to dogs. #nohateonlysnootboops
Happy National Mutt Day! Drop a picture of your favorite mutt in the comments! 🥰
Paddy is cool as a cucumber while here 😎 This sweet Norwegian Forest Cat is such a handsome, good sport!
Welcome to December! This month is National Cat Lover Month!
Kashi was so attentive and sweet during his first appointment! That head-tilt could make us melt!
"Always willing to accommodate our appointments and take great care of our 2 Weenie Boys." says Jim on Google
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Look at our little friend, Margo! Such a cute little French Bulldog! She was a total superstar for her first appointment and every appointment thereafter! 🤩
We only got the pleasure of seeing Pringles one time for an issue when her regular veterinarian was closed, but we were so happy to have met this sweet Airedale Terrier pup!
Cabo is such a good boy! This English Bulldog loves treats and deserves a "cookie" on this day, National Cookie Day! Treat yourself (and Cabo)! 😋🍪
"Everyone at this clinic is super nice. They ask before doing any procedures if I am comfortable with the price. They treat my dogs with such care." says Dmitra on Google
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🐾🇺🇸 PUPPY JAKE 🇺🇸🐾
Summit technically didn't have his first appointment *ever* here, but it was his first with us as his veterinarian! What a sweet boy. He will make a veteran very happy!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Animal Care Clinic West... especially "Santa Paws!"
As a friendly reminder, we will be closing today, Christmas Eve, at 1pm and will not re-open until Monday, December 28th.
Sasha certainly looks a lot like the German Shepherd part of her heritage! What a sweet baby! 😍
"The doctors and staff have been nothing but kind, informative, patient, and thorough every time I’ve brought my cat in. I am always able to make informed, smart decisions and feel comfortable asking them questions. Thanks guys :)" says Andrea on Google
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Little Kiya, an Australian Shepherd mix, was such a great sport for her puppy vaccines. What a sweetheart! 🥰
Little Kiya, an Australian Shepherd mix, was such a great sport for her puppy vaccines. What a sweetheart! 🥰
Little Kiya, an Australian Shepherd mix, was such a great sport for her puppy vaccines. What a sweetheart! 🥰
Izzy (left) and Mini (right) were in for their initial appointment the other day and sat so nicely for their treats that we got this lovely picture! What a sweet mother-daughter pair!
"Kind and professional staff. Our! 2 cats - Zelda and Rocky - thank you!." says Judith on Google
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Little Kiya, an Australian Shepherd mix, was such a great sport for her puppy vaccines. What a sweetheart! 🥰
We first met Winnie and couldn't help but snuggle this little pup (and take tons of pictures!) 💞
Have a safe and happy MLK Jr Day! We are open for our normal hours today!
Maggie (left) and Harley (right) are such a sweet brother-sister team! Harley even knows how to "dance" for a treat! Adorable 😍
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closed today. The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Lewis wants you all to know that he was only a halfway willing participant in "National Dress Up Your Pet Day" 😂
Belle is always enthusiastic about coming to visit us! We all need this level of enthusiasm in our lives! 🥰
Izzy (left) and Mini (right) were in for their initial appointment the other day and sat so nicely for their treats that we got this lovely picture! What a sweet mother-daughter pair!
This sweet little fella was brought in by one of our clients to get "vetted" to make sure he was ready for a "furever" home.... he has since joined his new home! What a sweet guy!
Rain and Spock are dying to tell you that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! They sure appreciate squirrels and hope you do, too!
Little Zoe is a Miniature Schnauzer with very different, white coloring! It's always interesting to see the different color variations in different breeds.
We first met Winnie and couldn't help but snuggle this little pup (and take tons of pictures!) 💞
Have a safe and happy MLK Jr Day! We are open for our normal hours today!
Maggie (left) and Harley (right) are such a sweet brother-sister team! Harley even knows how to "dance" for a treat! Adorable 😍
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closed today. The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be opening at noon today.
The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closing at 1:00 today. The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
"I just love this Vet. My fur babies mean as much to me as my human babies and they know that. They take such great care of them." says Sheena on Google
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This sweet little fella was brought in by one of our clients to get "vetted" to make sure he was ready for a "furever" home.... he has since joined his new home! What a sweet guy!
Rain and Spock are dying to tell you that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! They sure appreciate squirrels and hope you do, too!
Little Zoe is a Miniature Schnauzer with very different, white coloring! It's always interesting to see the different color variations in different breeds.
Canvas (all black) and Marble (black and white) were less excited about posing for photos and more excited about playing with the distraction device! Gotta love kittens 😍🥰
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closing at 1:00pm today.
The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Golden Retriever Day! This is Summit, from Puppy Jake!
Drop your pictures of a Golden Retriever in your life below 🥰
February is Dog Training Education Month, National Cat Health Month, and Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. We are always happy to talk about the benefits of training, monitoring feline health, and spaying/neutering your pets!
However, February is also Pet Dental Health Month...and that's something that can be represented and appreciated with pictures!
This set of pictures shows why we can't always just look at a pet's mouth and declare it healthy. When your pet has a dental prophylaxis, we not only clean the teeth, but we probe the gum line for issues/defects, perform dental radiographs, and clean the "non-visible" planes of the tooth (e.g. the places you can't see while the pet is awake - the inside plane of the tooth and the planes that touch the other teeth).
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be opening at noon today.
The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closing at 1:00 today. The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
A little "silver Labrador" puppy was orphaned at 3 weeks of age. That sounds like a stroke of bad luck, but little Maggie was lucky to be taken in by a loving family who are willing and able to hand-raise her! We think this little girl hit big with finding her forever home! 🥰
Jade (a Peterbald cat) says "it's too cold for this business! 😂
Canvas (all black) and Marble (black and white) were less excited about posing for photos and more excited about playing with the distraction device! Gotta love kittens 😍🥰
Due to the weather, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital will be closing at 1:00pm today.
The safety of our staff and clients are our highest priority. Please be safe! If you have an emergency, you can call Blue Pearl at 515-727-4872 or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 515-280-3100. We are so sorry for the inconvenience.
Happy Golden Retriever Day! This is Summit, from Puppy Jake!
Drop your pictures of a Golden Retriever in your life below 🥰
February is Dog Training Education Month, National Cat Health Month, and Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. We are always happy to talk about the benefits of training, monitoring feline health, and spaying/neutering your pets!
However, February is also Pet Dental Health Month...and that's something that can be represented and appreciated with pictures!
This set of pictures shows why we can't always just look at a pet's mouth and declare it healthy. When your pet has a dental prophylaxis, we not only clean the teeth, but we probe the gum line for issues/defects, perform dental radiographs, and clean the "non-visible" planes of the tooth (e.g. the places you can't see while the pet is awake - the inside plane of the tooth and the planes that touch the other teeth).
Luna won't be little for long! This little Mastiff puppy is already 16 pounds at 10 weeks.... we can't wait to watch her grow! 😱
"They take extra good care of my 🐶 pup.
Thanks" says Barb on Google
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Halfway through dental month already?! 😱
Luckily, we offer our Smile Club Discount ($100 off any dental done within 30 days of a DVM recommendation and/or done within 13 months of a previously-done dental cleaning) is offered year-round! Call us today if you suspect your pet needs a dental prophylaxis! 😁🦷
Happy Valentine's Day from King Lewis and everyone at ACCW!
Although we met Gus' family under sad circumstances, saying goodbye to a senior pet, we were so lucky to share this happy moment - a new addition, first puppy appointment - with them! Plus it doesn't hurt that Gus is cute as can be and has a stellar personality!! 🥰
A little "silver Labrador" puppy was orphaned at 3 weeks of age. That sounds like a stroke of bad luck, but little Maggie was lucky to be taken in by a loving family who are willing and able to hand-raise her! We think this little girl hit big with finding her forever home! 🥰
Our sweet friend, Maggie, wants everyone to know that today is National Dog Biscuit Day! She sits so pretty for her biscuits!
Bonded buddies Babe (left) and Beasley (right) were adopted together by a wonderful family that wanted to keep this sweet senior girl with her young "brother!" We were so lucky to get to care for these two as they started a new life in their forever home 🥰
Today is Walk the Dog Day! Take your buddies on an adventure today!
One thing people may not know about King Lewis: If there is an empty carrier in the clinic, he will get into it! Dog kennels? Cat kennels? Bird cages? Yes! This wonderful weirdo has been hijacking kennels since he began his rule.... so we got him his own! 😂
Today is Love Your Pet Day! 😍
Cassius, a confident little Rottweiler puppy, came in for his first appointment the other day. What a handsome young fella!
Luna won't be little for long! This little Mastiff puppy is already 16 pounds at 10 weeks.... we can't wait to watch her grow! 😱
"They take extra good care of my 🐶 pup.
Thanks" says Barb on Google
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Happy March!
This month is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and National Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
Always feel free to call our clinics, the Pet Poison Helpline, or the ASPCA Poison Hotline if you believe your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have!
Look how much difference can be seen in a month! Teddy, a Ragdoll kitten, will likely be even more fluffy next time we see him. They grow up so fast!
"Always love Animal Care Clinic! All of our cats go here and actually they love it too haha! The doctors and whole staff are so wonderful, helpful, professional, and great with the animals. Their Covid measures are on point, and they take precautions seriously. Can’t recommend this place enough! And the cat hospital is cats only, so neat!" says Cassidy on Google
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Shout it to the sky! Today is World Spay Day!
Spaying is important to minimize breast cancer, eliminate the risk of pyometra (pus-filled uterus - fatal), and prevent our female pets from getting accidentally pregnant...there are so many pets out there that need homes!
Little Poppy was a tad overwhelmed with how much was going on, but this sweet girl was very brave for her first appointment! 😍
Our sweet friend, Maggie, wants everyone to know that today is National Dog Biscuit Day! She sits so pretty for her biscuits!
13 years we have had the outright pleasure of having Erin at our clinics.
Over those years, she has shown boundless compassion for our patients, drive to learn something new, leadership, and so so much more. Erin has been an invaluable asset to our team for a long time, so it is going to be explicitly difficult to see her go.
Erin is moving on to bigger and better things by working at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. We hope they know what kind of wonderful, reliable, caring, hard-working, hilarious, steadfast employee they have gained.
We will miss you, Erin!
Feel free to drop your favorite memory/moment/fact about Erin below!
Happy March!
This month is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and National Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
Always feel free to call our clinics, the Pet Poison Helpline, or the ASPCA Poison Hotline if you believe your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have!
Look how much difference can be seen in a month! Teddy, a Ragdoll kitten, will likely be even more fluffy next time we see him. They grow up so fast!
"Always love Animal Care Clinic! All of our cats go here and actually they love it too haha! The doctors and whole staff are so wonderful, helpful, professional, and great with the animals. Their Covid measures are on point, and they take precautions seriously. Can’t recommend this place enough! And the cat hospital is cats only, so neat!" says Cassidy on Google
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Shout it to the sky! Today is World Spay Day!
Spaying is important to minimize breast cancer, eliminate the risk of pyometra (pus-filled uterus - fatal), and prevent our female pets from getting accidentally pregnant...there are so many pets out there that need homes!
Little Poppy was a tad overwhelmed with how much was going on, but this sweet girl was very brave for her first appointment! 😍
Just because "Dental Month" is over doesn't mean we're done with dentals! 😁
Dental health is affects overall pet health and is important to stay on top of! Just a reminder that we offer the Smile Club Discount all year long! That is $100 off of any dental done within 30 days of our veterinarian's recommendation or within 13 months of a previous dental. A little something to smile about!
13 years we have had the outright pleasure of having Erin at our clinics.
Over those years, she has shown boundless compassion for our patients, drive to learn something new, leadership, and so so much more. Erin has been an invaluable asset to our team for a long time, so it is going to be explicitly difficult to see her go.
Erin is moving on to bigger and better things by working at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. We hope they know what kind of wonderful, reliable, caring, hard-working, hilarious, steadfast employee they have gained.
We will miss you, Erin!
Feel free to drop your favorite memory/moment/fact about Erin below!
Happy March!
This month is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and National Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
Always feel free to call our clinics, the Pet Poison Helpline, or the ASPCA Poison Hotline if you believe your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have!
Look how much difference can be seen in a month! Teddy, a Ragdoll kitten, will likely be even more fluffy next time we see him. They grow up so fast!
"Always love Animal Care Clinic! All of our cats go here and actually they love it too haha! The doctors and whole staff are so wonderful, helpful, professional, and great with the animals. Their Covid measures are on point, and they take precautions seriously. Can’t recommend this place enough! And the cat hospital is cats only, so neat!" says Cassidy on Google
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Shout it to the sky! Today is World Spay Day!
Spaying is important to minimize breast cancer, eliminate the risk of pyometra (pus-filled uterus - fatal), and prevent our female pets from getting accidentally pregnant...there are so many pets out there that need homes!
Lewis says "Kiss me, I'm handsome! Wait...is that not the saying?!"
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at ACCW!
Hairless and ~fabulous~ 🥰
Dr. Heyer was promptly climbed all over when meeting Rose (all tan) and Reath (orange and white) - a mother and son (respectively) Cornish Rex duo! These sweet kids got clean bills of health and lots of love from our team!
Today is King Lewis' "birthday!" 🎉🎊
8 years ago, this nutty, loving, bossy, handsome, hilarious cat made his way from the shelter to our clinic and our hearts. We are calling Lewis 13 years old based on his estimated age at adoption and how long we've had him, but this spry fella is always giving us a run for our money! We are so blessed to have this gentleman around to make our days better, amuse us, "clean" us, and so so much more. 🥰🥰🥰 👑
#kinglewis #cliniccat #cliniccatsofinstagram #animalclinic #lewisthecliniccat #birthdaypost
Just because "Dental Month" is over doesn't mean we're done with dentals! 😁
Dental health is affects overall pet health and is important to stay on top of! Just a reminder that we offer the Smile Club Discount all year long! That is $100 off of any dental done within 30 days of our veterinarian's recommendation or within 13 months of a previous dental. A little something to smile about!
13 years we have had the outright pleasure of having Erin at our clinics.
Over those years, she has shown boundless compassion for our patients, drive to learn something new, leadership, and so so much more. Erin has been an invaluable asset to our team for a long time, so it is going to be explicitly difficult to see her go.
Erin is moving on to bigger and better things by working at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. We hope they know what kind of wonderful, reliable, caring, hard-working, hilarious, steadfast employee they have gained.
We will miss you, Erin!
Feel free to drop your favorite memory/moment/fact about Erin below!
Happy March!
This month is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and National Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
Always feel free to call our clinics, the Pet Poison Helpline, or the ASPCA Poison Hotline if you believe your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have!
Happy National Puppy Day!
Rylee has some big pawprints to fill in honor of her predecessor, Abby, but we have a feeling she'll have no problem doing so! 😍🐾
Tucker is all ears to hear about what treats we may have! 😂😋
Because we're Fear Free, we offer diet-appropriate treats, "high value" treats (like peanut butter and spray cheese), and species-appropriate treats for each patient and each appointment!
Little Lambeau was *so* soft and snuggly that we ~almost~ didn't want to give him back! 😂 We don't get to play with puppies and kittens all day, but when we do...we love it!!
Today is also National Poultry Day, but unfortunately we haven't had a recent visit from one of our fine, feathered friends!
Lewis says "Kiss me, I'm handsome! Wait...is that not the saying?!"
Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at ACCW!
Hairless and ~fabulous~ 🥰
Dr. Heyer was promptly climbed all over when meeting Rose (all tan) and Reath (orange and white) - a mother and son (respectively) Cornish Rex duo! These sweet kids got clean bills of health and lots of love from our team!
Today is King Lewis' "birthday!" 🎉🎊
8 years ago, this nutty, loving, bossy, handsome, hilarious cat made his way from the shelter to our clinic and our hearts. We are calling Lewis 13 years old based on his estimated age at adoption and how long we've had him, but this spry fella is always giving us a run for our money! We are so blessed to have this gentleman around to make our days better, amuse us, "clean" us, and so so much more. 🥰🥰🥰 👑
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