Swartz Veterinary Hospital

06/28/2024

Dog found!

Female, approximately 12 weeks old, no chip, found on North Brookside.

If no owner comes forward will be available for adoption Saturday 7/6/24.

City of Colby
Northwest Kansas Pet Watch

06/21/2024

Looking for his forever home! ❤️🤍💙

Approximately 1-2 year-old, male, black lab / shepherd mix. Truly the goodest boy! Knows how to kennel well and is trained to sit. Take him home for the 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Please call during normal business hours for inquiries (785) 460-1078.

Northwest Kansas Pet Watch

06/18/2024

Firework season 🎇 is right around the corner! If your dog or cat is afraid of fireworks, give us a call today! Please don’t wait until July 3rd as we get very busy around the holiday. Give us a call at (785) 460-1078.

06/18/2024

Help us celebrate National Veterinarian Appprecitation Day June 18th!!!

If you see these 2 wonderful, caring, skilled, motivated and compassionate veterinarians please wish them well and remind them how blessed we are to have them in our community and in the Swartz Veterinary Hospital family. Thank you Dr. Shaylee Jo Flax and Dr. Beth Flax from the bottom of my heart.

06/16/2024

Update: No owner has come forward. Please call if interested in adoption!

Dog found!

Black lab mix, intact male, dog found by Thomas County Sheriff's department on County Rd P.

City of Colby
Northwest Kansas Pet Watch

06/14/2024

Rattlesnakes are no joke! 🐍

We typically see about 1 case per week during the summer months, which is a lot! Unfortunately, for the dogs that are not vaccinated, rattlesnake bites cause severe systemic reactions and localized tissue inflammation and sloughing. They usually require 3-7 days in the hospital, sometimes more. And unfortunately for some dogs (especially small breed dogs or animals that are bitten in the neck or face) rattlesnake bites can be fatal.

We HIGHLY recommend vaccinating any dog that spends a lot time outdoors, whether that is on a farm, at the lake or campground, or hiking on trails. Schedule your pet’s rattlesnake vaccine appointment today! Call us at (785) 460-1078.

06/05/2024

Looking for a new home! 🏠💙

Jack is a 7 year old, male neutered, cat with a great demeanor looking for a new home. Jack was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and unfortunately his owner is simply unable to keep up with his medical needs. Jack needs insulin shots two times a day and will need weekly re-check appointments for the next few weeks until his diabetes is under control. The overall outlook on his life is great though! Many cats with diabetes are well managed for life, they just need a little extra love and attention and boy is this cat worth it! He is a lover and his personality is a 10/10. Please don’t let his medical needs stop you from adopting if you’re interested!

If you have any more specific questions regarding his adoption please contact Sherri at (785) 694-3974. If you have specific questions about cats and diabetes please call Swart Vet Hospital at (785) 460-1078.

06/04/2024

Swartz Veterinary Hospital will now be taking in the stray dogs and cats picked up by the Colby Police Department found within the city limits of Colby. Please note, we are not open for owner surrenders.

City of Colby

05/29/2024

Please help us find Gizmo!!!
He jumped out of the car at Loves in Colby, has a green leash still on his collar. If you see him please call his owner Janine 719 231 8782.

05/27/2024

🇺🇸Wishing everyone a very Happy and Safe Memorial Day from all of us at Swartz Vet Hospital 🇺🇲

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day!! 🌎👩🏼‍⚕️⚕️

Veterinarians are essential health workers important for both human and animal health combined. Did you know veterinarians do so much more than just treat dogs and cats?

• Advising local, state and national health boards of disease of zoonotic transmission
• They work at the USDA and other organizations to perform food safety studies and inspections to ensure the overall safety of our food supply.
• They work at the CDC to study and trace diseases and assist in disease outbreaks and control
• They protect our boarders from diseases that have been eradicated in the United States from being imported back in
• They are trained foreign animal disease diagnosticians and epidemiologists
• They conduct important life changing biomedical research for the benefit of both humans and animals
• They maintain vaccination regimes to prevent human disease transmitted from animals
• Implementing parasite control regimes to protect human health
• Advising on risks of animal contact for immunocompromised individuals
• Facilitating the use of guide and service dogs for disabled individuals

Veterinarians competencies must be regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large. The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to humans physical, mental and social well-being.

This dimension of the veterinarians’ work often remains invisible to the society but protecting and improving the health of people, their pets and their communities is an essential part of the vet profession!

Thank you to all the amazing veterinarians out there, but especially all the ones in the Northwest Kansas area!!

04/24/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to the two spunky ladies up front that make us look good and make the clinic “go round”!

Teresa and Violet, you both are SO MUCH more than receptionists!

• You are some of the best multi-taskers in the world!
• You are the welcoming face of the clinic and spoil our patients with love and treats upon arrival.
• You offer sympathy and talk many clients through the hard decision of euthanasia.
• You triage phone calls and emergencies.
• You help carry sick pets inside from the car.
• You are often the ones who pick up p**p and potty accidents that may happen in the lobby!
• You handle many phone calls and conversations that the doctors simply don’t want to do.
• You remember names and faces that the doctors may have a hard time remembering and need your help.
• You catch mistakes the doctors make on billing and/or discharge instructions every week! We are only human!
• You are often the first staff members that see our patients. You notice when a pet looks unstable in the lobby and needs seen immediately.
• You give clients assurance and guidance on treatment and scheduling.
• You often arrive to work earlier than the doctors and work overtime.
• You are technical analysts and help with IT issues.
• You are our pharmacists and fill medications daily.
• You are both quirky and fun and provide office morale!

Thank you for your invaluable work you do everyday! This week is all about you!
• We see you
• We value you
• We owe you!!!

Sincerely,
Your doctors at Swartz Vet Hospital 💗

04/20/2024

Available for adoption! Needs to be re-homed! 🐶🏡

Angel is a 2 year-old, female spayed, Collie who is looking for a new home.

Please call or text (303) 946-2503 for inquiries.

04/05/2024

⬇️⬇️ Be sure to check out these Spring Savings if you haven’t yet!! 🌸🐇🌿

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from Swartz Vet Hospital! 🥕🐣🐰

We hope everyone has a wonderful day with their family and loved ones! 🌸

03/28/2024

Check out our new website!! ⬇️

We are Swartz Vet Hospital, located in Colby, KS along interstate I-70. We are a 3 doctor practice and see all critters big and small! Including dogs, cats, exotics, large animal and more! Give us a call today to schedule your pet's appointment!

03/27/2024

Now’s the time to make sure your pet is protected this Summer! ☀️🐶

➡️ Get a FREE Heartworm Tests when you purchase 12 months worth of flea/tick and intestinal parasite control!

➡️ Get 1/2 OFF your pet’s Heartworm Test if you purchase 6 months worth of flea/tick and intestinal parasite control!

03/26/2024

Trick Question!! 💊

All 3 medications below that are circled are TOXIC to dogs and cats! Think twice before giving Fluffy or Fido these medications next time!

03/26/2024

Hoppy (early) Easter from Swartz Vet Hospital! And thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to participate in our Easter Begg Hunt! 🐣🌸🐶 It was a cold and windy day, but we still got all of Thumper’s eggs found!

And the winner of 1️⃣ whole year of FREE flea/tick and internal parasite prevention is……

The cutest corgi ever, Milk Tea🥛☕️, and her parents Stevan and Nghi!

Please stop by our office at your convenience and pick up your free product. 😀

03/23/2024

Join us TODAY at 1pm at Phillip’s Park for a dog friendly Easter Egg Hunt! 🐶🐣🌸

Giving away 1 year of FREE monthly preventives to a lucky participant!

Can’t wait to see you there! 👋🏼

03/22/2024

It’s National Pet Poison Prevention Week!

Many of us know chewing gums are often times toxic to animals due to the ingredient xylitol, but did you know there are many other products that contain xylitol? Check out the full list below!

03/22/2024

Be sure to join us THIS Saturday for our dog friendly Easter Begg Hunt! 🥚🐣🪺

• All family members welcome! 🐕🐩
• Dog egg hunts will be categorized by size (Small, Medium, Large Breed Dogs)
• Giving away 1 YEAR of FREE flea/tick and heartworm prevention to one lucky participant!

Join us Saturday, March 23rd at 1pm at Phillip’s Park. Across the street from Swartz Vet Hospital!

See you there! 🌼

03/21/2024

Check out these common garage items that are toxic in animals!
• Rodenticides
• Latex paints
• W**d killers and pesticides
• Antifreeze
• Snail and slug baits
• Fertilizers
• Ice melts

03/20/2024

In honor of Pet Poison Prevention Week, check out these common barn items that are harmful to your pets!

• Several different large animal medications are toxic to dogs and cats
• Rodenticides are harmful to all animals
• Cow feed is toxic to horses
• Manure can be toxic to dogs and cats
• Fertilizers and pesticides are toxic to dogs and cats

03/19/2024

It’s National Pet Poison Prevention Week! 🧪🐶

To get things started, we have a fun poll.

Which of the following over the counter medications is toxic to dogs and cats?
A. Aspirin
B. Acetaminophen
C. Ibuprofen
D. Benadryl

03/19/2024

Kittens in need of home! 🐈🐈‍⬛

3 females and 1 male, born December 26th. Please contact Kenneth Bastin at (785) 462-4296 for more information.

03/19/2024

Is your feline friend up to date on their vaccines? 💉🐱

Are they covered this season for fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites? 🦟

Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for your furry friend! 🗓️

03/16/2024

Does your pet lick their paws often? 👅🐾

Or seem like their always itching or scratching something?

Environment allergies are the #1 most common cause of itchiness in our pets, but there are many other causes as well.

Give us a call today to get your pet’s itch under control! (785) 460-1078

03/14/2024

Spring is right around the corner!! 🌿🌸☀️

Are you pet’s covered this season?

We recommend monthly flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention for ALL dogs and cats. Indoors or outdoors, your pet is at risk!

Parasites can enter your home many different ways, but one of the most common ways is hitching a ride on you! You and your family can even contract a variety of different parasites from your pets, that’s why we strongly recommend monthly prevention.

Give us a call today to get your pets monthly prevention started!

03/12/2024

Join us next Saturday the 23rd for a dog-friendly Easter Egg Hunt! 🐣🐾🌷

Dog egg hunts with be categorized by small, medium and large breed dogs so everyone gets a fair chance!

Also, we are giving away 1 year of FREE flea/tick, heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention! 🪱💊

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸