The Animal Hospital at The Crossroads

The Animal Hospital at The Crossroads Formerly Crossroads Veterinary Clinic, we have changed names, updated services, added new and exciti

01/27/2025

Check out this article from Lauren Mack, Veterinarian of The Animal Hospital in Plainville and Phillipsburg!

As your local veterinarian, I may not be handy in the field, but I’m here to keep you informed about animal health and disease management. Anaplasmosis, a blood-borne bacteria spread by ticks and needles, is a long-standing challenge in Kansas, combated with preventative measures like CTC in feed and parasite control. Now, Theileria, a protozoan parasite spread by the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick, poses a new threat, requiring rigorous tick management and blood transmission protocols to protect your cattle.

Read more at the link below.

https://www.midwaycoop.com/news/midway-co-op-news/things-to-watch-for-emerging-diseases-%E2%80%93-theleria

Critical Colostrum!Colostrum is CRUCIAL for any ruminant neonates' health and survival. Ruminants do not get any of the ...
01/21/2025

Critical Colostrum!
Colostrum is CRUCIAL for any ruminant neonates' health and survival.

Ruminants do not get any of the important antibodies (IgG) needed to fight disease in utero; they get everything in the first 12 hours of life from colostrum!

Timing, Volume, and Quality!

Timing: All ruminants need their colostrum in the first 12 hours!
Volume: Although volumes may vary across species (check with your veterinarian), calves need 2 quarts in the first 12 hours.

Quality: Use quality replacers when needed, or ensure mom is fully vaccinated and healthy. First-time moms, underweight, underfed, or underage moms have poorer quality colostrum.

Remember, a REPLACER is the FULL amount of Antibody (IgG) needed, and a SUPPLEMENT is only HALF.

[Calf replacers have 100g IgG or more!


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Calving Season is underway!Watch for our favorite tips and tricks for calf care, cow care, and calving season success!Th...
01/18/2025

Calving Season is underway!

Watch for our favorite tips and tricks for calf care, cow care, and calving season success!

There's an old wife's tail about hanging a calf or swinging a calf upside down after birth to theoretically clear that calf's airways.

BUT, that upside-down position has been shown to restrict the newborn's ability to breathe and puts strain on their airway, making breathing even more difficult!

Stick to what we call The Recovery Position - place them belly down, neck out, and all limbs forward. Then rub them (like a cow licks) from tail head to neck. This opens the chest, drains the airway, and allows them to breathe. (Nasal stimulation works here too)

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Meet Spike!This young bearded dragon came to visit us in Phillipsburg for some diarrhea and thinness. A f***l, diagnosis...
01/10/2025

Meet Spike!

This young bearded dragon came to visit us in Phillipsburg for some diarrhea and thinness.

A f***l, diagnosis and medication has him feeling better and opinionated!

Exotic pets (birds, reptiles and other unusual critters) and small pocket pets (Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and morw) often require special diets, living conditions and care to thrive!

We are here to help with your "less common critters"!



It snowed (and iced), in case you missed it ;) We are in the offices, digging out, caring for clinic pets, and seeing ap...
01/06/2025

It snowed (and iced), in case you missed it ;)

We are in the offices, digging out, caring for clinic pets, and seeing appointments until noon with VERY limited staff (aka only those in town and almost in town folks)

We are closing at noon to go home and dig our own homes out (and introduce real snow to our kiddos)

Emergency services are available. Be safe!

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

TAH Team

Pay close attention to those paws!
01/05/2025

Pay close attention to those paws!

Keep an eye on those Ice Melts! Credit to Animal Medical & Referral Center of Minnesota Remember, your vete...
01/04/2025

Keep an eye on those Ice Melts!



Credit to Animal Medical & Referral Center of Minnesota

Remember, your veterinarian is always the best source of medical advice for your pet.

We are closing offices early, so our team can get home safely.Our emergency lines are open, and emergencies will be hand...
01/04/2025

We are closing offices early, so our team can get home safely.

Our emergency lines are open, and emergencies will be handled to the best of our abilities based on weather and road conditions.

All boarding and hospitalized patients are being cared for as usual under cold weather protocols by team members close to the clinics. All kennel and hospital buildings are heated and cozy!



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From all of us to all of you!HAPPY NEW YEAR!
01/01/2025

From all of us to all of you!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year's!! 🍾🎉Our pets have been thinking real hard and have come up with some New Year's resolutions of their ow...
12/31/2024

Happy New Year's!! 🍾🎉

Our pets have been thinking real hard and have come up with some New Year's resolutions of their own.

Do you think they will stick to them?🤣🤣

Do your pets have resolutions? What should they be?
Let us know in the comments!
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As winter settles in (maybe) and ranchers work to keep cows healthy and fed, don't forget about those BULLS!Although the...
12/31/2024

As winter settles in (maybe) and ranchers work to keep cows healthy and fed, don't forget about those BULLS!

Although their working season(s) are short and tend to cause trouble, they need to be in the right condition going into the breeding season to produce the best results for your cow herd.

NUTRITION: Bulls should enter the breeding season at a Body Condition Score of 6/9 - aka slightly chunky - for optimal fertility and maintaining fertility across the season!

Don't forget the MINERAL - vitamins and minerals are KEY to s***matogenesis and overall fertility. Deficiencies, especially in Vitamin A, Copper, and Zinc (things our region struggles with) can cause major reductions in fertility, leading to open cows and failed bulls.

WATER: Ironically, winter is just as dangerous for dehydration, salt toxicity and water-related deaths as summer is. Waterers freezes, sources become fewer and competition gets higher between bulls. Make sure bulls have adequate supply and access through the winter!

BEDDING: Frostbite is a big reason bulls fail spring Breeding Soundess Examinations. The more severe the frostbite, the more likely they are to fail. Available bedding (we know some of them won't use it) that is deep enough to buffer the cold ground from their scrotums can reduce the severity or risk for frostbite.

Remember it takes 60 days to renew s***m cells after damage. Eg. if we have a March cold snap or storm, those bulls may not be recovered by turnout.

Have questions? Call, message or stop in anytime and chat with our vets for more info, specific herd questions or planning ahead!

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12/28/2024

We had a great visit with 701X!

Here are our hours for this coming holiday week!Monday 12/30 8:30am to 5:30pmThursday 1/2 8:30am to 5:30pmFriday 1/3 8:3...
12/28/2024

Here are our hours for this coming holiday week!

Monday 12/30 8:30am to 5:30pm
Thursday 1/2 8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday 1/3 8:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday 1/4 8:30am to 12pm

If you have an emergency please call 785-260-7167.

Happy New Year Everyone!!

We hope everyone had a great Christmas!Just a reminder we will still be collecting donations for rescues until January 3...
12/26/2024

We hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Just a reminder we will still be collecting donations for rescues until January 3rd!
Any of the listed items can be dropped off at either clinic during business hours.

12/25/2024

We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!We will be back to regular business hours Friday and Saturday. In case of em...
12/24/2024

We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!
We will be back to regular business hours Friday and Saturday.

In case of emergency call 785-260-7167.

12/24/2024

Our own Dr. Mack sat down with Rob from 701x and discussed what work she's doing for her community, what struggles they're facing, and how technology is looking like the next step in re-building and maintaining a supply of cattle for growing demand here in the US.

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Phillipsburg, KS
67661

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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Have a safe and Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas #MerryChristmasEveryone #veterinarymedicine #Kansas

Merry Christmas
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We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas! #Kansas #Christmas #holidayseason #Holidays

Team Appreciation Finale! We had a SMASH with our end of week celebration. Instead of going out...we camped in! Family fewd, the price is right, prizes, Pj's, Bluey, smashing pumpkins and pin the bowtie on the golden! Not to mention gourmet popcorn from Popt , apps from The Handle-Bar Tavern and Eatery, and some naustalgic candies! #team #veterinary #vettech #veterinarianlife #party #pajamas @topfans

Dr. Mack is on vacation so Dogtor Chester is here to lend a paw!

Charcoal Covered?! Logan had the distinct pleasure of assisting one of our more energetic patients with charcoal. We feed charcoal to certain patients in intervals to help bind toxins (usually that the pet or stock ingested). In this case, some moldy plant material led to a suspect Penitrem A ingestion, which causes tremors, weakness and can lead to dangerous or fatal seizure activity. Combinations of oral activated charcoal, medications, intralipid therapy, muscle relaxants and supportive care is determined by our doctors....and this patient did so well....Logan wore some of the charcoal! #vettechsofinstagram #vettech #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #Veterinarian #dogs #toxins #charcoal

Cheetgrass/Foxtail Problems? This invasive plant can be a serious pain, literally! The seeds imbed and bury themselves in toes, ears, noses and all other unpleasant places! This poor pup had a draining tract between her toes that required removal, bandaging, and care. She is on the mend! Preventative care includes picking those buggers off your pets and shaving fuzzy feet clean...especially anything with wire hair. #vettechsofinstagram #vettech #veterinary #dogs #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian

Time for some Dental Care! Dental health is an integral part of equine care! Time to get that physical, float and vaccines scheduled. #vettechlife #vettechsofinstagram #VetTech #ruralvet #veterinarian #horses #equine

Time for some Dental Care! Dental health is an integral part of equine care! Time to get that physical, float and vaccines scheduled. #vettechlife #vettechsofinstagram #VetTech #ruralvet #veterinarian #horses #equine

Easter FUN! A little late on the posting, but we had some Easter Egg Hunt FUN last week. Docs hid prize stuffed eggs and team hunted...it got a little "hairy" (get it) and some eggs are still missing. No worries, docs are proud and monitoring the yet to be found eggs! #vet #vettechlife #vettech #vettechsofinstagram #veterinarian #ruralliving #mixedanimalvet #eastervibes easter

Easter FUN! A little late on the posting, but we had some Easter Egg Hunt FUN last week. Docs hid prize stuffed eggs and team hunted...it got a little "hairy" (get it) and some eggs are still missing. No worries, docs are proud and monitoring the yet to be found eggs! #vet #vettechlife #vettech #vettechsofinstagram #veterinarian #ruralliving #mixedanimalvet #eastervibes

Happy National Ag Day!🐮🐷🐔🦆🐴🐄🐎🐖🐓🦃🪿🌳🌱🌿🌻🌽🍞🧀🥚🍗🍖🍔🚜❤️ These timeless words for Paul Harvey showcases the numerous jobs and struggles of our farmers and ranchers in Agriculture. Tag a farmer or rancher to thank them today! Thank you Noah Young on Tiktok for the amazing video!

Happy National Ag Day!
Happy National Ag Day!

Happy National Ag Day!🐮🐷🐔🦆🐴🐄🐎🐖🐓🦃🪿🌳🌱🌿🌻🌽🍞🧀🥚🍗🍖🍔🚜❤️ These timeless words for Paul Harvey showcases the numerous jobs and struggles of our farmers and ranchers in Agriculture. Tag a farmer or rancher to thank them today! Thank you Noah Young on Tiktok for the amazing video!

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