While veterinarians are the only veterinary professionals who can legally diagnose a pet’s condition, prescribe medications, perform surgery, and give a prognosis, all team members are essential in the “veterinary village” when your pet’s care is involved. Here at Urgent Pet Care Omaha, we greatly value our assistants, who lend a helping hand to our [...]

This year, April 24 through April 30 marks Veterinary Receptionist Week. Although receptionists go by many names—client care representatives, client service representatives, customer care relations, and more—no matter their label, they’re an essential part of the veterinary team. Here at Urgent Pet Care Omaha, our client service representatives (CSRs) are your first and last point [...]

During World War II, sugar became hard to get, so a sugar alcohol called xylitol was used as a substitute. This substance is found naturally in several fruits and vegetables, but is typically extracted from birch trees and corn fiber for commercial use. In the 1970s, xylitol’s many benefits became apparent and the substance increased [...]

If your pet ingests a toxic substance, chemical, or food, the team at Urgent Pet Care Omaha will ask you to call the Pet Poison Helpline—a 24/7/365 national hotline for veterinary toxicology guidance and support. Because clients often are surprised at this request, especially if they have arrived in person, we wanted to explain why [...]

When you think of an urgent-care veterinary hospital, you likely don’t think appointments are needed. After all, how can you schedule an appointment when you don’t know when your pet will be sick or injured? While we understand that waiting for a scheduled appointment time if your pet is unwell is not easy, we have [...]

Many pets whine or complain when their owner leaves the house, but pets affected by separation anxiety experience high stress levels that can be damaging to their mental and physical health. In addition to detrimental effects on your pet’s quality of life, this behavior can also result in damage to your home. Our team at [...]

Sharing our homes with our four-legged companions provides many physical and mental benefits—not to mention the heartwarming feeling when your devoted pet greets you at the door. But, these same furry housemates can occasionally transmit serious illnesses known as zoonotic diseases to you and your family. What are zoonotic diseases? Zoonotic diseases (i.e., zoonoses) are [...]

To celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week—October 17 to 23—we’re shining the spotlight on our talented vet tech team. Get to know the hearts, minds, and hands providing your pet’s emergency care.   Fast thinkers in a fast-paced field—why emergency veterinary medicine? Urgent Pet Care Omaha vet techs could have chosen to work in general practice, where [...]

One odor never prompts you to wonder, “What’s that smell?” A skunk’s spray is like no other—with its foul, sulfur-like stench and oily composition, the spray’s noxious fumes linger on skin and fur, and, in a cruel twist of fate, grow stronger when doused with water.    Panicked pet owners frequently call Urgent Pet Care Omaha [...]

Nights, weekends, and holidays, our team at Urgent Pet Care Omaha is here for you if your pet experiences an emergency. During such a scary and upsetting time, your main concern is your pet’s welfare, but do you stop to wonder who is responsible for your pet’s care? Our veterinary professionals are dedicated to ensuring [...]