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Curiosity + Cats = Trouble! A story from Urgent Pet Care

December 29, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Urgent Pet Care is one of Omaha’s go-to vet clinics, especially because its two locations (Papillion and Millard) are open between the times your veterinarian’s office closes, through the night, and until normal business hours resume at traditional clinics. We recently found a cute, albeit scary for the family during time in which it was […]

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A Christmas Miracle: Good Samaritan, HUA Saves 7 Abandoned Pups

December 24, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Just a couple of nights ago, when we were experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the season yet, someone driving down a black top road in the dark and saw something wriggling. The driver curiously explored the movement to discover seven Husky puppies left on the side of the road to die. A recent […]

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Nauseous Pet? Here’s what they’re telling you

December 22, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Is your pet going without food? Is he or she vomiting more often than usual? Your pet is likely feeling nauseous and that’s not something to be overlooked. Luckily, we’ve got some advice from Omaha’s Critical Care and Dr. Christopher Byers. Below, you’ll read about his experience, treatments, and signs you should be paying attention […]

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New film highlights the bravest of animal rescuers

December 22, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Recently, we introduced you to a company called Happy Kids Happy Pets that works to teach children to be compassionate, loving, and kind to not only animals, but to all. Read our story about Happy Kids Happy Pets here.  Since then, we’ve received a letter from Betty Delman, a company official, letting us know about […]

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Holiday K-9 Cardio Classes and more from Big Moose

December 22, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Kristin Sanstede, owner of Big Moose Dog Training, knows how difficult it is to keep you routine going around the holidays. That’s why she’s doing something special for folks who would like to stay active and motivated this holiday season. Big Moose’s “K-9 Cardio” classes are organized sessions that help dogs and their owners stay […]

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Travel Safely and Comfortably with Pets this Holiday Season!

December 21, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Ghergich and PetCo have teamed up a few times to create wonderful graphics and blog posts that we can share with you; their latest is about traveling safely and comfortably with pets this holiday season. Read this post from veterinarian Lisa Weeth and check out the cool infographics that accompany the post below. Safe travels! […]

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A Note to You, our Readers

December 18, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

As the year comes to a close, we at Pets in Omaha would like to say thanks to all our readers, sponsors, local shelters and rescues, and anyone else who has helped make 2016 another great year for us.  Whether you’ve recently found out about www.petsinomaha.com or you’ve been a reader since we launched in […]

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Don’t Ignore that lump! Mammory tumors in animals are serious

December 16, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Breast cancer awareness is a huge campaign and research focus for people. Cancer in dogs is less researched and talked about, but it’s still important and a big concern for veterinarians. In this post, veterinarian Dr. Christopher Byers talks about breast cancer, also called mammary cancer, in dogs. There are similarities and differences to the […]

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NHS Animal Control has advice for you and your domesticated duck

December 13, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Tractor Supply and other smaller farm-feed-and-grain-type stores get animals periodically throughout the year. Bunnies can be found there for sale around Easter. Ducks and chicks can be found there around that same time. People buy them because they’re cute, raise them until they are too messy or too loud or neighbors complain about a smell, […]