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Extra Phones: Fax: (712) 274-7961
Payment method: check, discover, master card, visa
Neighborhoods: Morningside, Southern Hills
Other Link: http://www.elkcreekvet.com
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Phone: (712) 276-5368

Address: 6003 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

Website: http://www.elkcreekvet.com

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Dr. Aaron Bessmer DVM

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health. Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. Have your pet’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems...
Vaccination
Preventative care is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your pet’s health. Regular wellness visits and pet vaccinations are the most effective way to guard against major health issues and infectious diseases. Not only can these infectious agents adversely affect the well-being of your pet, but some are even transmittable to humans. We strongly recommend annual vaccinations to help protect your pets as well as the rest of your family from numerous disease threats, including...
Nutritional Counseling
It is recommended that a fecal sample be provided at annual/wellness visits, new puppy/kitten exams, and when gastrointestinal symptoms are present. Only tapeworms and roundworms are visible to the naked eye. On some occasions, diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss are symptoms of intestinal worms, but many intestinal parasites go undetected without running intestinal parasite tests. Some intestinal parasites are zoonotic, meaning they are transmittable to humans making routine intestinal parasite testing important to pets and humans’ health.
Comprehensive Examination
Yes. We recommend yearly vaccines and wellness exams for all pets. Wellness exams can catch things such as heart disease, dental issues, arthritis, etc. before they become a major issue. Yearly vaccines also help boost your pet’s immunity to potentially harmful or deadly diseases.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can make your pet very sick. Fleas can multiply rapidly. Just one female can produce hundreds of fleas, and each new generation can grow from egg to adult in 14 days under ideal conditions. Fleas multiply in your pet’s bed, your bed, blankets, pillows, and furniture, etc. It is important to treat ALL pets in your household. If you do have a flea infestation, you need to vacuum, clean, and treat furniture. Use hot water and mechanical treatments such as washing machines, carpet cleaners, and steam vacuums. We highly recommend purchasing flea/tick and heartworm prevention from your veterinarian. Some products sold at stores may carry a similar looking product, but it may not be as effective! Here are some products that we sell and recommend...
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Canine Distemper Virus – Canine distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Its epidemiology is complicated by the large number of species susceptible to infection.
Pain Management
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Leptospirosis – a bacterial infection that can affect all breeds and sizes of dogs. Lepto can be a very serious disease and can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated early. Left untreated, it can develop into a more severe, life-threatening illness that affects the kidneys, liver, brain, lungs, and heart. Initial signs of leptospirosis include fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite. However, if lepto is caught early, it responds well to antibiotics. The disease is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called leptospires that live in water or warm, wet soil.
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
Feline Leukemia Virus* (FeLV)(for “at-risk” cats) – A retrovirus that can be transmitted from infected cats when the transfer of saliva or nasal secretions is involved. If not defeated by the animal’s immune system, the virus can cause diseases that can be lethal.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Knee Problems Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Kidney Disease Treatment
Things like pain from arthritis, kidney disease, and diabetes are often mistaken for the pet getting older. In reality, these are painful and potentially life-threatening maladies that need to be monitored and treated. We suggest keeping a close eye on your pet’s demeanor. Gradual changes in appetite, thirst, and energy level may indicate early signs of illness. If you have concerns about your pet, give us a call, and we will get an appointment scheduled for you.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease is the most prevalent disease of all diseases in cats and dogs. It is an infection caused by bacteria. The bacteria are located on the teeth and the tissues surrounding the teeth (periodontium). By the time your pet is three years old, he or she will very likely have some early evidence of periodontal disease, which will worsen as your pet grows older if effective preventive measures aren’t taken. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth. Other health problems found in association with periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes.

Wound and Fracture Care
Poisoning Treatment

Veterinary Surgery
Declawing
The decision to declaw a cat is not one that we recommend making lightly. While we do not promote declawing of all cats, we do recognize that there are certain times and situations that declawing may be necessary for the health and safety of the cat and family. We use a CO2 surgical laser on all declaws, keep them overnight for observation, and provide comprehensive pain control. If you have a new kitten, we strongly recommend training them on a scratching post from a young age, as well as trimming their nails regularly. This may prevent the need for declawing later.
Spaying and Neutering
We recommend spaying or neutering all pets of the appropriate age (5 months for cats, 6 months for small-medium size dogs, and 10-12 months for large and giant breed dogs) to prevent behavioral issues as well as serious health concerns such as testicular cancer in males and uterine infection or mammary tumors in females.

Laboratory Services
Complete blood count (CBC): This test checks red and white blood cell and platelet counts. It can help diagnose things like infection and anemia.
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
It is our goal to provide your pet with the highest quality care and safest surgical experience possible. We do everything that we can do here at the clinic, which keeps you from having to go to a specialist, saving you time, stress, and money. Dr. Bessmer and Dr. Gross are accomplished surgeons who are continually working on learning the latest procedures and are always using the most state-of-the-art equipment. We also have access to on-site digital X-Rays, digital dental X-Rays, and ultrasound for diagnostic use in surgery. Here are just a few of the different procedures that we perform here at the clinic...
Microchipping
Microchip identification is the most reliable way to reunite lost pets with their owners. As separation from your cat or dog can happen all too easily, permanent identification by microchipping is critical. Every pet should have microchip identification as the procedure can be done at any age.

General Pet Care

Boarding

Small Animal Vet
Dr. Nick continued his education in the UNL/ISU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine, and graduated with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2020. Dr. Nick practiced as a small animal veterinarian in central Iowa before joining the Vermillion and Elk Creek hospital team. Dr. Nick met his wife, Dr. Elizabeth, while in school, and they were married in December 2019. They recently moved to Elk Point, SD where they are remodeling their first home. Dr. Nick enjoys many hobbies including running, house renovation, and playing fetch with their cat, Zazu.

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