SEK Veterinary Center

08/09/2024

Dr. Baxley will be out of town on vacation next week for the entire week. If you have veterinary needs for your pets, please call us at 620-223-1171. The staff at the clinic will direct you properly. 
Dr. Baxley will be back in the office the following week. 

07/22/2024

Who can identify this??

07/01/2024

Remember this weekend SEK Veterinary Center will be closed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. (4th-7th)
Please keep your pets safe and healthy during this holiday weekend.
Many dogs get lost over Independence Day holidays every year. Ensure yours don’t.
Happy Independence Day!!!! 🇺🇸🎉🥳🇺🇸

06/24/2024

If your dogs are scared of fireworks, now is the time to talk to your vet about medications and methods to reduce the fear, not that weekend. Also, many pets are lost during Independence Day holiday every year. Microchipping your dog will help them get returned to you.
Mention this ad for $10 off microchips. (Offer good until July 7.
We care about your pets. They deserve to feel safe.

05/02/2024

02/08/2024

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!
WE WILL BE OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT ON DENTAL CLEANINGS.

DENTAL CARE AND PREVENTION FOR BOTH CATS AND DOGS IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR PET HEALTHY.

CALL US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!
620-223-1171

01/16/2024

A Kansas State University veterinarian says the current frigid temperatures mean it's time to consider bringing some pets, especially dogs and cats, inside

01/16/2024

The Chiefs are doing great again this year. Do you have a dog that’s named after a football player? Chime in and let us know.
I know there’s some out there! 

01/13/2024

Ma*****na 💨 ⁣
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Sooooo your dog ate w**d.⁣
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First, let’s get this out of the way right off the bat. Your vet does 👏🏼 not 👏🏼care.⁣
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Second. We ALWAYS know. 😏⁣
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There is no sense in denying it. Don’t make up some du***ss story, and stop blaming your neighbors. It’s a whole lot easier and faster to just be upfront about what is going on.⁣
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Ma*****na toxicity is extremely common in household pets these days. A tiny amount can cause a whole host of symptoms, and here are the most common:⁣
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🌱 Unable to stand/walk in a straight line⁣
🌱 Dribbling urine/having accidents⁣
🌱 Hyperreflexive around the head (flinching HARD when a hand comes toward their face)⁣
🌱 Nausea/drooling/vomiting⁣
🌱 Low heart rate/body temperature⁣
🌱 Overall appearing like they’re high as a kite⁣
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Luckily life threatening ma*****na toxicity is rare, and the majority of pets who ingest THC bounce back quickly with a night of hospitalization and fluids, along with lots of treats, a dark room, and some Pink Floyd. 😉⁣
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In large amounts ma*****na can cause coma and even death, so seeking veterinary attention is always recommended. Also, I tell owners constantly that if your pet is exhibiting these symptoms and it’s NOT ma*****na, then I’m going to be really worried. So let’s all be honest here, and save yourself some money digging for a diagnosis when we already know what’s going on.⁣
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Oh and parents, if you bring your teenager with you to the appointment and your vet asks you about ma*****na? Please take a moment to excuse yourself to the restroom so we can appropriately grill the 17 year old smirking in the corner. You may not know there’s w**d in your house, but I guarantee sweet little Ryan does. 🙃

01/08/2024

Due to inclement weather, we will be closing at 1:30pm today and will not be open tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay warm and safe and keep those pets inside.

12/20/2023

Just a reminder for the holiday weekend: WE WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 26th to allow our crew to spend some quality time with their families.
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!

SEK Vet Center

12/20/2023

All of our specials will be ending on December 31. Get them scheduled now to get the discount.

Full-service veterinary clinic for large and small animals located in Fort Scott, Kansas

11/30/2023

During our recent Cat Spay/Neuter special, we performed 75 cat neuters and 83 cat spays! This may seem like a lot, but let’s look at the statistical possibilities.

Fun factoid: After 7 years, one female intact cat left to her natural habits, given that all of her offspring remaining intact (not spayed), can lead to more than 420,000 cats.
This may seem like an outrageous number but the math adds up. In reality, this doesn’t really happen due to adoption, predation, disease, and other factors. But using this math, with the spays alone we theoretically prevented 34,800,000 cats.

Fort Scott has an abundance of homeless cats. We hope that we made a little dent in it. Thank you to all that participated and a big thanks to Paws and Claws!! Fort Scott Paws and Claws Animal Shelter

11/20/2023

Full-service veterinary clinic for large and small animals located in Fort Scott, Kansas

11/16/2023

Heed the warnings. Human food is not for your pets.

As much as we love our pets and want to share our holidays with them, please be careful of sharing our holiday foods. We have gathered a "menu" of foods that will cause harm to our pets. Share your hearts, your love, your house and even your beds, but please DO NOT share these human foods with your pets. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

11/11/2023

We would like to thank everyone who has ever served in the military for their sacrifices. Happy Veterans Day.!!

11/01/2023

This is Dr. Russ typing and I want to address a rumor that has been spreading around the area.
THE SEK VETERINARY CENTER IS NOT CLOSING!

We are very much open and taking new clients!

SEKVC offers state of the art blood analysis, digital x-rays, and digital ultrasound. We perform routine and other surgeries on small and large animals. Our cattle chute will accommodate large cattle and can tilt to allow foot work.
Our veterinary technician is licensed and has 32 years of experience.
We are VETERAN OWNED. AND WE AREN’T CLOSING.

10/25/2023

No one likes to think about parasites, but intestinal parasites commonly referred to as worms, are found in many puppies, kittens, adult cats and dogs. Intestinal parasites can be very problematic. Thankfully there are simple treatments to get rid of these pesky parasites and to help keep your pet healthy.
In order to treat intestinal parasites appropriately, your veterinarian will have to determine exactly what kind of parasite your pet has. Some dewormers are also recommended to be used monthly for prevention.

Here is an example below of round worms found in a patient while doing a routine surgery. These worms were so numerous that they caused a foreign body in the intestines and the cat sadly did not survive. Many parasites have the potential to kill your pets.

Give the staff at SEK Veterinary Center a call or stop by the clinic to pick up the appropriate medication or to schedule an appointment to have your pet examined. 620-223-1171

10/25/2023

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE WILL BE EXTENDING THIS SPECIAL THROUGH THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER! Call to schedule your appointment today!

Full-service veterinary clinic for large and small animals located in Fort Scott, Kansas

10/03/2023

Now that we are officially into October, give us a call to take advantage of this months Pet Special! 620-223-1171

Full-service veterinary clinic for large and small animals located in Fort Scott, Kansas

09/29/2023

Happy Birthday to our Veterinary Technician Angie!! 🎂🎁🎊🐶

09/05/2023

This wouldn’t come as a surprise to some clients, but Dr. Russ is a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan. Jimmy passed on September 1 and Dr. Russ has a lot of very humorous and nostaligic memories of JB. So we apologize in advance if you hear a ton of Buffett music during your appointment this week.

09/01/2023

Friendly reminder, we will be closed for Labor Day! See everyone Tuesday!

08/22/2023

Some people falsely believe that Kongs are indestructible by dogs. Many veterinarians have surgically pulled pieces of these out from the G.I. system of dogs. This is a photo of my own dog’s Kong. Never leave your dog unsupervised with a toy like this. Deuce did this while I was sitting next to him and I caught it on time. For many pet owners, this would involve thousands of dollars in surgery and possibly death to the animal.

08/16/2023

You may see this young man hanging around the clinic. He is Dr. Baxley’s new dog. He needed to be re-homed and Dr. Baxley was lucky enough to get him. He was given the name Hank, but anyone that knows Dr. Russ knows that this was the name of his previous dog. Besides, He doesn’t seem to answer to it. He will keep the name but will be known as Deuce. Please forgive Deuce (and Dr. Russ) for his transgressions. He’s a great pup from a great home.

07/06/2023

Quick friendly note to pet owners, regardless of who your veterinarian is: The Kansas Veterinary Practice Act states that a veterinarian cannot dispense a prescription medicine without a current exam. A current exam is defined as within the last year.
So a yearly exam is required for Flea/Tick/Worm prevention (e.g., Bravecto, Credelio, Interceptor)
, heart medications, seizure medications, or any other medication.
This also applies to food animals. (Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs)
This is law and we abide by it. Please don’t ask us to break the law and please don’t get upset with us when we follow the law. Dr. Baxley will not risk his license for your convenience, I think this is only fair.

06/28/2023

With the summer heating up, remember your pets. Don’t leave outside for long periods, provide walks and playtime in the mornings, and always have fresh water.
Heat stroke can happen quickly and can be deadly.

06/28/2023

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REMINDER: Now is the time to see your veterinarian about medication for your pet for 4th of July!!

06/21/2023

Does your dog love the outdoors or simply relaxing on the couch? Both indoor and outdoor pets are at risk of developing heartworm disease as well as multiple tick born diseases. These can occur when infected mosquitoes and ticks bite your pet. As a result, an array of symptoms can develop causing serious health consequences for your pet leading to long term effects and possibly death.

Dr. Baxley and the staff at SEK Veterinary Center want to help keep your pets safe and healthy. Call today to schedule your pet’s next visit and mention this post to receive a free screening for both heartworm and tick-borne diseases. At your visit, don’t forget to pick up your flea, tick, and heartworm preventative.

Available now through August or while supplies last. 🐶🐱