Grain Valley Animal Hospital

11/17/2022

11/17/2022

Do you have a favorite place to hike, or a favorite trail to let your pet run around?

11/15/2022

Due to improved veterinary care and dietary habits, pets are living longer now than they ever have before.

Q: What kinds of health problems can affect older pets?
A: Geriatric pets can develop many of the same problems seen in older people, such as

cancer
heart disease
kidney/urinary tract disease
liver disease
diabetes
joint or bone disease
senility
weakness

Check-in with us to learn about our senior pet wellness services.

11/13/2022

For we wanted to give you a short list to help you be kind to animals.

- Give your cat a scratching post
- Set aside special playtime for you and your pet.
- Wash your pet's food and water bowl.
- Play an extra long game of fetch
- Brush your pet

11/11/2022

America’s greatest dog of its greatest generation was likely Chips, a German Shepherd, Collie, Husky mix that forced the capture of 14 Italian soldiers in one day during the invasion of Sicily despite being wounded.

*Military.com

11/10/2022

For National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we wanted to share this story about 10 neglected shelter dogs getting a makeover with staggering results.

https://www.dailypaws.com/pet-news-entertainment/adoption-stories/10-shelter-dogs-extreme-makeovers-dirty-dogs-contest

It's hard to imagine some of these transformed pups ever looking so filthy.

11/05/2022

This is a cute story of a kitten escaping its crate in the pet hospital to comfort and cuddle with a sick dog. 😍

https://pulse.ly/1r4w4nzlrw

11/03/2022

It is with heavy hearts that we write this. As of November 9 at 6 PM, we will close up shop for the last time here at Grain Valley animal Hospital. As most of you are aware, Dr. O’Brien has been successfully battling lung cancer since 2018, and while he is still winning the fight, he has made the impossible choice to step back and focus on his health and his family. Doc has spent his entire life devoted to caring for the ones that don’t have their own voice, offering affordable options to the people that called them family. When he open the doors here in Grain Valley, it was his dream. In the last 13 years, the relationships built with so many “locals”, The warm noses and grateful eyes that have touched our hearts, and the community that has embraced him, his family and staff, have made all the years of hard work and sacrifice is worth every minute. We all call Grain Valley home, you have made us all “locals”, even those of us who reside elsewhere after hours. For that, we are so grateful, because without the support of the community, it would not have been possible to make his dream a reality. As we make this transition, please be assured that we will do our very best to be accessible to our pet parents. Although Doc will not be in office every day, you can reach us via email anytime, and we will be more than happy to fax or mail your pets records to you, or to another hospital. We will monitor online prescription request as well, and will approve them promptly, provided wellness exams are current. Please watch our page and/or website in the coming weeks for any updates regarding potential in-office availability, as well as where to find Doc, as he is  still considering doing a day or two here and there at other clinics, to relieve other doctors through the holidays. We will continue to try to make this transition as smooth as possible for all. Again, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has entrusted Doc and all of us here at GVAH with your four-legged family members for the last 13 years. We will miss seeing all of you in our office every day, but anticipate many more years of being a part of this amazing community!

Email:[email protected]
Phone:816-847-0006
Fax:816:847-0046
Website:grainvalleyah.com

Veterinarian in Grain Valley, MO, providing high-quality vet care to you and your local residents. Contact or animal hospital today!

11/01/2022

Today is Cook for Your Pets Day and we wanted to share this really easy and healthy Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats recipe with you guys!
*Live Laugh Rowe

*Ingredients
1 cup all-natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon unprocessed coconut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
silicon paw print tray

*Instructions
Be sure the coconut oil is in liquid form. If not, place coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until melted.
Add peanut butter and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and thoroughly mixed. The mixture should be thick, but pourable.
Pour mixture into a tray and freeze until set.
Carefully remove them from the tray and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer (they soften quickly).

11/01/2022

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2022

Cats Are Easy to Maintain

They can clean themselves, use a litter box, and don't need outdoor exercise.

Cats can somehow adapt seamlessly to any home environment, from a small one-bedroom apartment in the city to a spacious cottage in the country.

10/27/2022

Lost cat! female orange and white tabby. She got away from her owner outside of the animal hospital on their way to the car. If found please message us so that we may contact her. Thank you!!

10/21/2022

We value veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do. We honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals.

Please join us in celebrating these important team members.

10/15/2022

Pugs were considered to be good luck because their forehead wrinkles resembled the Chinese character for “prince.”

Emperors kept Pugs as lapdogs, and they were often guarded by their own soldiers and even given small castles.

Fun facts:
n the Netherlands in 1572, a Pug named Pompey famously saved his famous pet parent – William the Silent, Prince of Orange – from Spanish assassins by barking to wake his master.

Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon’s wife, used her Pug to deliver messages to her family while she was imprisoned.

10/14/2022

Vet nurses are invaluable to the health and safety of our pets. Vet Nurse Day serves as a reminder of just how important they are.

Let's appreciate them, maybe tell a story about how a nurse helped you and your pet.

10/12/2022

22% of dog owners and 15% of cat owners said their pet's weight was average when it was overweight or obese.

To check if your pet is obese or overweight, you should be able to quickly feel your pet's ribs without pressing on the pet and your pet’s stomach should be tucked in.

10/11/2022

How often should your dog get a wellness check?

All dogs need to get a physical check-up once per year. This routine exam is a good way to keep an eye on your dog’s growth and development and make sure he/she stays healthy.

10/10/2022

Did you know that 75% of pet owners reported a friend’s or family member’s mental health has improved from pet ownership?

Show your pets some extra love today because they help us out more than we truly know!

10/07/2022

Is walking the dog exercise?

Dog owners who walk their pups a few times a week benefit from a number of health and social advantages.

10/01/2022

Many people pass over black dogs at animal shelters. They prefer to take home animals with lighter coats.

That means black dogs are more likely to be put down. This is often because people have a negative association with black dogs, regardless of breed.

09/30/2022

If you're allergic to your pet, or pets in general. Here is a good resource to go over to learn how to ease your allergies.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/are-you-allergic-your-pet

09/28/2022

For World Rabies Day, consider doing research and educating yourself on a few things.

Make sure you know what to do if your pet bites another person, if another person’s pet bites you, or if your pet is bitten by another pet.

Give us a call and we would love to answer any questions you might have

09/23/2022

Whether they're born deaf or lose their hearing during their lives, deaf dogs can be more emotionally connected to their owners. They feel love through their heightened senses of sight and smell.

09/22/2022

Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week helps animals find their forever homes where they feel safe and loved. It’s a noble cause that reminds us that every animal is deserving of love.

The week encourages us to open our hearts and homes to pets who are having a hard time finding a home.

09/20/2022

A new and unfamiliar space can be overwhelming to your pets.

Start by allowing them to adjust to one room, which should have their favorite toys, treats, water/food bowls, and a litter box for cats.

When they seem comfortable, gradually introduce them to other rooms in the house, while keeping some doors shut.

You can relocate your cat’s litter box to a more permanent location by moving it slowly over time. Try moving the litter box one foot forward each day.

With patience, your cat or dog will be king or queen of your new home in no time.

*ASPCA