Stilwell Animal Hospital & Equine Center

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

If you’re in Stilwell for the festivities tonight, come say hello to Paul Rudd the goat, and Yahtzee the tortoise. We have free popsicles for the first 100 people that stop by!

We welcome the public to come watch the fireworks on our lawn and parking lot, we just ask that vehicles stay on the road to protect our grass and septic ☺️

Have a fun and safe holiday, and keep your pets safe inside! 🐾

04/25/2024

UPDATE: our phones are back up! Thanks for your patience.

Our phones and internet are currently down! If you need to reach us, please email us at [email protected], message us on Facebook, or call and leave a non-emergency voicemail and we will return your call. We apologize for the inconvenience.

04/10/2024

We have an opening TOMORROW, APRIL 10 for a routine cat spay, cat neuter, or dog neuter! Call our office now to schedule at 10% OFF to fill this last minute opening. (913)897-5595

*Drop off will be between 8-8:30am 4/10/2024. Pet must be healthy with no known medical conditions. Females cats must not be in heat. Pets will go home same day.

04/04/2024

It's National Heartworm Awareness Month! Is your pet protected? For around $10 a month you can make sure they don't get heartworms!

03/14/2024

March is Pet Poison Awareness Month! This is a good time to prevent potential accidents by:

-Securing human medications out of the reach of curious paws
-Ensuring rodenticides are in protected areas and/or inside bait stations
-Reminding all humans in your household that pets aren’t allowed chocolate, grapes, raisins, or sugar-free gum

03/07/2024

Large dog boarding is now fully booked! Get your smaller dogs, cats, and pocket pets in for Spring Break boarding now! Call to book today!

01/22/2024

**LATE OPENING 1/22/24**
Due to our staff having difficulty getting to the clinic this morning, we will be opening late today. The roads are very slick! Please only travel if necessary, and call before coming to the clinic this morning to make sure we are there to meet you. If the phones go to voicemail, we have not made it in yet.

Afternoon appointments will be seen as scheduled, and we will respond to voicemails and emails as soon as possible. Be safe and stay warm everyone!

01/09/2024

Brrrr it's cold out there! Due to hazardous driving conditions and a continued forecast of difficult weather throughout the day, we will be closing early today, Tuesday, January 9. This is to help keep our valued clients, patients, and staff safe. We plan to close the office at 11am today. We will be back tomorrow morning at 7am!

12/21/2023

We are so excited to announce that we now accept Care Credit!

12/05/2023

Don't forget to book today, before we fill up! Happy Holidays from all of us here at Stilwell Animal Hospital & Equine Center!

11/21/2023

Dr. Kriley spent the weekend in Orlando, FL at a wet lab learning the latest dental extraction techniques for canine and feline patients! Continuing education is an important part of continuing to bring our clients and patients the best care. Pain management, surgical efficiency, and anesthetic safety were some major topics discussed this weekend, and we’re excited to bring this new knowledge back to make our dental procedures even higher quality!

11/15/2023

What's the coolest thing that happened to you this month? For us, it was having a couple of hawks come in for an exam! Hawkward? Not at all, we were just happy to meet them!

11/15/2023

A special thanks to everyone who came to our Fall Festival! Don't forget to book your holiday boarding NOW before we fill up! This year we will be offering special holiday feasts for our boarding animals for just $3.50!

10/26/2023

We don't let little things like rain and cold stop us. WE'RE BRINGING IT INSIDE! Come see us THIS SATURDAY!! Diesel says you should be here.

10/25/2023

10/05/2023

We are so excited to see your amazing photos!
You can either post your photo in the comments here, OR message them to us through Facebook Messenger. And now, the rules:

STILWELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND EQUINE CENTER
FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST RULES

All submission must be received by October 28th, 11:59PM

The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.

The photo must be taken by the submitter or submitter’s family that do not have a Facebook account.

Violators can be removed from the contest.

Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via the official contest channel. Entries not submitted through the proper channel will be deleted.

Entries will be judged by the selected area artists. All decisions are final. SAHEC reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.

By entering the contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by the SAHEC for advertising purposes.

Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.

The prize must be collected by the winner and is non transferable.

The winner will be contacted via facebook messenger to the submitting profile provided during entry. If no response is received after three business days, a new winner will be selected and the previous winner will forfeit all rights to the prize.

The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

04/03/2023

*this dog has been reunited with his owner!*

FOUND DOG:
Found at 199th and Clearview this afternoon.
Young male neutered chocolate lab.
We have contact information at the clinic for the finder. Has thin white vertical stripe on chest.
Has a microchip #981020025545363, a PetLink chip - but it has not been registered and so we do not have owner information to call!
Let us know if you have any information on this dog.

04/01/2023

Our phones and internet are down this morning due to Spectrum outages. Please feel free to message us here or stop by if you need to reach us. Recovery of these services is not expected until 11:30am 4/1. We apologize for this inconvenience!

01/24/2023

Change a Pet's Life:

*Volunteer Your Time
Animal shelters and sanctuaries are almost always ready to accept a helping hand from pet lovers. You can lend your services for walks, playtime, or everyday care.

Even just stopping by to say hello can go a long way in getting pets socialized in preparation to meet their new families.

01/18/2023

Seeking a PT animal care attendant. Applicant must be available some weekends and holidays. Duties include but not limited to care of boarding animals, cleaning kennels, maintaining cleanliness of the hospital, assisting the technicians with hospitalized animals, bathing animals as well as supervising animals in day care.

01/18/2023

We are seeking a Part Time Veterinary Receptionist to join our practice. Applicants must be a team player and possess caring qualities.
- The Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide customer service such as greet customers, answer questions, process incoming patients, and handle payments.
- Answer phone calls, which may involve answering multiple lines.
- Appointment Scheduling.
- Check in/out patients and be able to manage client flow from intake to discharge
- Be able to learn or have knowledge of Cornerstone Veterinary Software.
- Update and file patient charts and electronic medical record.
- Understand vaccinations, basic lab tests, common diseases, and pet behavior
- Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping reception desk area and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, exam rooms, kitchen and kennels if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Give us a call, stop by, or send us a message if you're interested! We are looking for someone who can work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

01/18/2023

Goodbye Mufasa, I'm king now! 😂

Cat's right?

01/14/2023

While today is meant to be a silly, joyous holiday, there are safety precautions you should take any time you’re dressing up your pet.

- Make sure the clothing fits properly and doesn’t interfere with your pet’s sight, hearing, breathing, or movement.
- Avoid clothing with pieces that can be tripped over or chewed off.
- Never leave your pet unsupervised while dressed up.
- If your pet rejects the clothing, don’t force it.
- If your dog has a thick coat, choose a lightweight costume to prevent overheating.

01/10/2023

Here are just a few of the reasons from the American Humane Society why you should participate in Walk Your Dog Month:

- Extra Bonding Time – When you walk your dog, it’s a great chance to give your undivided attention to your dog and let them know that you care for them. This is quality time spent together that can lead to greater trust and joy.

- Good Exercise – Did you eat too much over the holiday season? Walk Your Dog Month is the perfect opportunity to get in shape and shed off those extra pounds – for both you and your dog. A recent study found that 56 percent of dogs were found to be clinically overweight. This can reduce their life expectancy, overall quality of life and cause a multitude of other health issues. Good exercise not only has physical benefits, but it is also great mental stimulation and can decrease stress for both you and your pup. Additionally, it helps energetic dogs dispel some energy, which can make them calmer and prevent them from getting destructive out of boredom when in the house.

- Social Activity – Walking the dog means you are much more likely to meet other people in your neighborhood who are also out and about with their dogs. Both you and your dog have the chance to make new friends! Socializing your dog with other people and canines alike will help ensure no aggressive tendencies are developed.

- Training Opportunity – Walking your pup provides ample opportunity for training. A walk is a great time to focus on your dog and practice learning to heel, sit, stay or follow other basic commands. Practice makes perfect, so incorporating walks and practicing these skills during their everyday routine will make them even more successful.

01/09/2023

UPDATE: We are back online and phones are up! Thanks for your patience.

Unfortunately our phones and internet are down this morning! We are still able to check Facebook messages and emails, so please contact us there if you need to reach us. We hope this will be resolved shortly, and apologize for the inconvenience this causes.

01/06/2023

Cuddling releases oxytocin. This hormone alone has tremendous health benefits. Besides giving us warm and fuzzy feelings, oxytocin reduces pain. So when the cold has made those muscles and joints ache, cuddling can help reduce those aches and pains.

01/04/2023

Do: Cook, Skin, and Debone Turkey

Don’t: Feed Pets Salty, Fatty, or Seasoned Foods

Do: Serve Safe Fruits and Vegetables

Don’t: Let Pets Overindulge

In the Event of an Emergency
If your pet has taken a bite of something dangerous, stay calm while closely watching for red flags. It should be immediately obvious if your dog or cat is choking, but look out for these other symptoms of illness or poisoning that may take minutes or hours to arise:

Aggression
Diarrhea
Excessive panting and drooling
Fever
Repetitive behavior
Vomiting

01/02/2023

5 Pet Positive New Year's Resolutions

Resolution #1 Measure your pet’s food…. every time!
Resolution #2 Improve your knowledge of pet first aid
Resolution #3 Incorporate more playtime
Resolution #4 Schedule a check-up with us!!!
Resolution #5 Update your pet’s ID info

01/01/2023

We wanted to wish you a !

What are some of your resolutions for the year?

12/30/2022

Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; and potentially dangerous debris can end up lying on the ground where pets can eat or play with it.

- Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades, and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places, and crowds can all be very frightening to pets, and there’s a great risk of pets becoming spooked and running away.

- Consider putting your pets in a safe, escape-proof room or crate during parties and fireworks.

- Keep horses and livestock in safely fenced areas and as far from the excitement and noise as possible.

- If you’re hosting guests, ask them to help keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors and gates can help both you and your guests remain vigilant.
*avma