Kansas City Veterinary Care, L.C.

06/25/2024

Carnivores: diet consisting highly of animal protein and fat. All snakes are carnivores, their diet will mostly consist of mice and rats when they are raised in captivity.

When feeding snakes, they should never be hand fed. This can inadvertently lead to the snake striking at the hand. They should instead be offered with tongs.



(Photo credit: technician Morgan: Delestry; 4y male boa)

06/24/2024

What is an insectivore?

You've probably heard of herbivore, omnivore, and carnivore before but insectivore? This is a diet that consists completely or partly of insects. Animals that fall into this category are amphibians, some turtles and snakes, and a great number of lizards.

When feeding insects to reptiles, it is important to offer "gut-loaded" or calcium dusted insects. Insects are very high in protein on their own but they do not contain enough calcium to support the needs of the lizard they are being fed to.



(Photo credit: Photo by es lev on Unsplash)

06/24/2024

Lizards and Turtles and Boas, oh my!

Did you know KCVC sees all of the above, plus more! We currently have 5 doctors that see exotics.
Dr. Exline: all exotics
Dr. Entriken: all exotics
Dr. Kirkwood: small mammals
Dr. Miller: all exotics
Dr. Swift: small mammals

06/24/2024

Temperatures are rising and expecting to be over 100° today. Please be careful when taking pets outside to go to the bathroom.

🚨HEAT STROKE WARNING FOR PETS🚨

With today's temperatures soaring into the 90s, we are urging every pet owner to please KEEP YOUR PETS INSIDE. This Friday we treated our first pet for heat stroke when KCK Animal Services brought us a pup that suffered heat exhaustion the day prior when she was found running at large. Luckily this sweet pup will be just fine, but it could have been much worse.

Act now to protect your pets from heat stroke by reaching out to our outreach team at [email protected] for resources, we are here to help! And if you see a pet in need of assistance do not hesitate to call your local animal control! Together, we can save lives this summer.

06/23/2024

Our staff had a great time last night with the Locked Zoo event at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium for their staff outing!

06/20/2024

Something seems a little out of place but I can't put my paw on it 🐾🤔

Where are some unlikely places you have found your pets?

06/18/2024

Best funny memes of The Day! 🐈‍⬛🥰🐾

06/17/2024

We'll be enjoying the milder temperatures this weekend, but the hot weather is sneaking up fast and will be here to stay soon! Make sure you're prepared for how to keep your exotic pet safe by reading our blog here: https://www.exoticvetclinic.com/aeacblog/the-dog-days-of-summer-are-here 🌞🦎

06/12/2024

Fireworks are scary for a lot of our pets. If your pet is known to have storm or firework anxiety please make sure you have enough medication to take care of them for the up coming festivities.

If you are unsure if your pet has anxiety, give us a call and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Please give us at least 24 hours for medication refill requests.

06/11/2024

Cat Tip Tuesday: Thinking about adopting a cat or kitten? Here are 5 things to consider before you do.

06/11/2024

Today is - a day of remembrance for pets who forever changed our lives and will never be forgotten. Honor your loved pet's memory by sharing a photo of them with us in the comments.

06/11/2024

Here are some new friends our KCVC team made last week!

06/11/2024

06/10/2024

What kind of content do you guys want to see more of here on our Facebook and Instagram accounts?

Are there any topics that you would like to learn more about?

06/10/2024

The summer is coming! We are already having some very hot days. Are your pets prepared? 🥵

Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe in the hot weather. 😁

- Make sure they have access to plenty of water throughout the day.
- Never leave pets alone in a parked car.
- Do not leave pets unattended by pools or lakes. Please make sure they have access to fresh water and do not allow them to drink pool water or water from lakes/ponds/oceans.
- Be aware of the temperature of the pavement if taking pets on walks. Don't linger on hot pavement. This can lead to their paw pads burning.
- Limit exercise on hot days.
- Pets with flatter faces such as pugs, bull dogs, and frenchies cannot cool themselves as effectively and have a higher risk of heat stroke.

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

June's Employee of the Month is Chris! Chris is one of our amazing CSRs. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and offer a kind smile. Chris is a pleasure to have here at KCVC and has a very joyous personality!

06/03/2024

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, which is the perfect time to recognize all the wonderful things that veterinary professionals do at zoos and aquariums across the country. From keeping animals healthy to promoting conservation, we thank you!

06/03/2024

Did you know that June is month?

To ensure the success of introducing a new cat, follow the 3 Ps - Patience, Planning, and Preparation. Many newly adopted cats end up being surrendered due to a lack of planning and commitment. Take the necessary steps to improve the adoption process and bond with your new cat or kitten. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4bjYrVP.

06/03/2024

When adopting a new cat, remember that cats are territorial. If you already have a cat, create a safe space for each cat in your home during the initial period. Choose an area for your new cat for essentials such as perches, cat beds, litter boxes, food, and water. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3CZJV4y.

06/01/2024

June is Pet Preparedness Month! We all love our pets very deeply and we want to make sure that they are safe in case of an emergency. Do you have an emergency plan in place yet? If not follow this link to the American Red Cross' website to get yourself started.

https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/pet-preparedness-month-include-your-pets-in-emergency-plans.html

Photo source: American Red Cross.

05/31/2024

Can you guess who we are?

Comment below with your guesses on the breeds!

05/29/2024

KCVC's newest receptionist!

05/28/2024

Today's the day!!

If your dog is afraid of fireworks be sure to call us soon to get a refill of their Trazodone and/or Gabapentin! Please don't wait for the last minute as we may not be able to get your script filled on time.

Fireworks are very scary for our friends. They do not always understand what is going on with the loud noises. If this is your first 4th of July with your pet and your aren't sure how they will handle the festivities, call us and we can discuss this.