All Seasons Veterinary Care

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

06/04/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and that means it’s important to keep our pets safe in the heat! 🐾

From hot pavement to heatstroke risks, warmer weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for pets who are outside, active, brachycephalic (flat-faced), very young, elderly, or overweight.

A few simple precautions can make a huge difference:
💧 Always provide fresh water
🌳 Make sure pets have access to shade
🚗 Never leave pets in parked cars
🐾 Avoid hot pavement during walks
🌅 Plan outdoor time for cooler mornings or evenings

Knowing the signs of heatstroke can save lives. If your pet is excessively panting, drooling, vomiting, struggling to breathe, or seems weak/disoriented, seek veterinary care immediately.

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the summer with your pets 💙

06/01/2026

☀️ Our June Newsletter is Here! 🐾

This month, we’re getting ready for summer with important reminders about:
🎉 And Four Seasons Fest coming to Polk City later this month!
🕊️ Our new Pet Memorial Board for World Pet Memorial Day
☀️ Hot weather and heatstroke prevention
🎆 Fireworks & pet anxiety safety

Be sure to give it a read and help keep your pets safe, comfortable, and cool all summer long. ❤️🤍💙

05/28/2026

🐱💨 National Feline Asthma Awareness Month 💨🐱

Did you know cats can have asthma too?

Feline asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways in a cat’s lungs, making it difficult for them to breathe normally. During an asthma flare-up, the airways become inflamed and narrowed, which can cause coughing, wheezing, or labored breathing.

Many owners mistake feline asthma symptoms for hairballs because cats often crouch low to the ground and extend their neck while coughing. But unlike a hairball episode, nothing is usually produced.

Signs of feline asthma may include:
🐾 Coughing or hacking
🐾 Wheezing
🐾 Rapid or difficult breathing
🐾 Open-mouth breathing
🐾 Low energy or exercise intolerance

This video shows what a feline asthma episode can look like:
https://youtu.be/Bn7sas42XVE?si=6q1QIRxemL_Mmlhq

Feline asthma can range from mild to severe, but with proper diagnosis and management, many cats can continue to live happy, comfortable lives. Treatment may include inhalers, oral medications, environmental changes, and reducing exposure to triggers like smoke, dust, candles, or strong fragrances.

If your cat has been having coughing episodes or breathing changes, don’t assume it’s “just hairballs.” It’s always worth having them evaluated. 💙

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05/27/2026

🎈 We’re heading to Four Seasons Fest! 🎈

All Seasons Veterinary Care will be joining the Four Seasons Fest in Polk City on June 26th & 27th and we’re so excited to be part of the parade!

Our team will be there with a float (probably just us walking through, handing out goodies!), and we’d love to see some familiar faces along the route. It’s a great way to celebrate summer, connect with the community, and have a little fun outside the clinic 🐾

If you’re attending, keep an eye out for us! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

05/26/2026

Junie wants to tell you something very important! Only 1 week left for our Buy 6 Get 1 FREE (Buy 12 Get 2 FREE) May special!

Give us a call at 515-531-8387 or stop by in the clinic to talk to us about how you can take advantage of this once a year deal AND keep your pets protected against fleas, ticks, and Heartworm - It's a Win Win!

05/25/2026

Our clinic is closed today in observance of Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙

We pause today to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will reopen tomorrow during normal hours! If you need urgent care for your pet, please reach out to a local emergency veterinary clinic.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday!

05/22/2026

She did it! Vanessa passed her Veterinary Technician National Exam! This is a one of the last major steps to becoming a registered veterinary technician in Iowa. She has worked so hard for this over the last several years! Here she is with her favorite patient! 🎉🥂🎉

05/21/2026

🎗️ What Month Is It? It’s Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

Cancer is (unfortunately) a common disease seen in pets, especially as they age. While hearing the word “cancer” can feel overwhelming, early detection and advances in veterinary medicine have helped many pets live longer, more comfortable lives.

Some signs pet owners should watch for include:
🐾 New lumps or bumps
🐾 Weight loss
🐾 Changes in appetite
🐾 Limping or difficulty moving
🐾 Persistent sores or swelling
🐾 Changes in energy levels

Regular exams play an important role in catching concerns early, which is why routine veterinary visits matter so much.

Pet Cancer Awareness Month is also a great opportunity to support organizations helping fund cancer research, treatment, and assistance for pets and their families. If you’re interested in learning more or donating, organizations such as Animal Cancer Foundation (the https://acfoundation.org/) and help support pets facing cancer through research, education, and financial assistance.

This month, we honor the pets bravely fighting cancer, remember the ones we’ve lost, and continue working toward a future with better treatments and outcomes for all animals. 💙

Phase II-Omics of the Canine Cancer Genome Project is now underway, focusing on groundbreaking genomic and proteomic research for canine and human cancers.

05/20/2026

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, and we would like to use this as an opportunity to showcase our beloved patient Luna, who is a rescue dog herself! Here's Luna's story:

Our family started fostering with the Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa in June of 2025. Since then, we have been lucky to have 4 dogs join our family for varying lengths of time before moving to their forever families.

In December of 2025, we traveled to Missouri to bring Birdie into our home. We knew she was a young girl who had already had a litter of puppies. She was being rehomed due to not getting the attention she deserved due to a family member’s medical needs. At first, she was shy and scared but then jumped right into our van and began to snuggle with our sons and give kisses. On the drive home, she made her way onto my lap in the front seat where she settled her 68 pounds of love.

The night she came home with us, she decided to choose us as her forever family. She played fetch with the boys which is still her favorite pastime and snuggled right into our bed where she sleeps now each night. We knew from the first night that she would be our first foster-to-forever. We decided to name her Luna after our favorite Harry Potter character.

Luna has already had the chance to teach another foster pup the ropes of being in a loving home. She spends her days sleeping while dad works from home, getting belly scratches, and listening for the bus so her boys can throw her ball. In the past 5 months she has grown into a confident dog who loves to go on car rides and come with us on any family adventure.