Picture this: Your feisty feline needs a pill twice daily to manage his hyperthyroidism, but he still has a great deal of spunk in his old age. No matter how you hold him, or the food you use to hide the pill, your cat is too smart for his own good. He wriggles out of [...]

In a busy veterinary emergency hospital setting, you’re likely not focused on learning the names and stories of our incredible team—you have more important things to worry about. But, amid all the uncertainty and hubbub, you may wonder who is caring for your pet. You might want to know how our veterinarians chose this career [...]

The holidays are a wonderful time for celebrating life’s many blessings, and reflecting on the previous year’s joys and sorrows. Life lessons can be gleaned from the reflections and memories, not only by people, but also by pets, who are known to get into more trouble than usual during the chaotic holiday season. So, remembering [...]

November marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month and, since so many pets will develop cancer in their lifetime, cancer is a real concern for pet owners. According to the National Cancer Institute, roughly 6 million dogs receive cancer diagnoses each year, and a similar number of cats. And, the Veterinary Cancer Society estimates one in four [...]

Veterinary technicians are often referred to as the backbone of any veterinary clinic or hospital—for good reason. You may see one of our vet techs floating around Urgent Pet Care Omaha doing any number of tasks to help clients, care for patients, or otherwise keep our hospital running smoothly. While many human nurses are specialized [...]

The same way people often have allergies to different substances in their environment, our pets can suffer from a variety of allergic reactions. From foods, to pollens, to bugs, allergens are all around us—but the way we react varies from person to person, and pet to pet. In some cases, the immune system shifts into [...]

No pet owner wants to envision their dog or cat being harmed, but preparing for a pet emergency may make all of the difference to your pet’s safety and comfort.  While Urgent Pet Care Omaha is here for all of your pet’s urgent care needs, knowing veterinary first aid could be crucial when time and [...]

July 22 marks AAHA Accredited Hospital Day—a day to encourage awareness about the meaning of an accredited practice, and how this affects pet owners, who ultimately make the decision about who cares for their beloved furry friends. It is also a day to recognize the veterinary practices that have successfully taken the path toward accreditation, [...]

The week of June 7 through 13 is Pet Appreciation Week, and at Urgent Pet Care Omaha, we are thrilled to celebrate all things furry, feathered, and scaly. Who wouldn’t want an excuse to celebrate our loving, precious pets all week long? After all, they are the most unwavering source of loyalty in our lives. [...]

As SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, sweeps the globe, one thing is for certain—our lives have been turned upside down. But, as we continue to learn about the virus each day, it is clear there is still a lot we don’t know, including how pets and other animals fit into the picture. Since our [...]