Black Dog Veterinary Services

07/03/2024

Edited: Toto is home! Thanks to everyone for the help!

Missing south of Pburg.

06/19/2024

Let's help Bo find a new home!

Bo is a young border collie/husky mix who is current on his first round of vaccines. He loves to play, is very sweet, and quickly getting the hang of potty training. If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact Darlene at 785-533-9352.

11/30/2023

There’s no better way to remember why you love your job than to show someone else all the cool things you get to do.

Thanks Jennifer for spending the day riding along!

11/22/2023

*Important info if you are traveling with your pets this holiday season (or if pets are traveling to you)

Veterinarians in larger metro areas have been reporting a novel upper respiratory illness in their canine patients. Dogs usually present with a cough and or nasal discharge. Some of these dogs have been getting very sick, very quickly (24-96 hours) and have not responded to antibiotics as expected.

At this point in time, universities and state labs across the country are working to identify a causative agent, but have been unsuccessful so far.

If you are traveling with your dogs or if dogs are coming to visit you, try your best to avoid crowded canine areas. Dog parks, doggy day care, and rest stops with designated dog areas are all great places for dogs to get other dogs sick. Avoid communal food and water bowls among dogs who don't normally reside together. If your dog is boarding, make sure they are updated on their vaccinations.

Contact your veterinarian right away if you notice a new cough or nasal discharge. These things are never normal in dogs.

In the meantime, ensure your dogs are current on their vaccinations, receive adequate nutrition, and have a warm place to rest on cold days. Also do your best to socialize only with dogs that you know!

We will keep you updated when we have more information!

Have a happy Thanksgiving! We hope your time spent with family and friends is as laid back as our friend Ghost.

11/12/2023

UPDATE: Owner has been identified and the dog is in the process of being returned. Thank you for the assistance with getting her reunited with her owner.

Anyone missing their female brittany?? She was located along US 183 North of Plainville this morning. If you have any information on the owner, please contact the Plainville Police Department as soon as possible at 785-434-2222. Thank you.

11/08/2023

We will be out of the office until at least Monday due to illness. Thank you to everyone who has been so gracious as we’ve rescheduled and then rescheduled again.

As we are recovering from our own viral respiratory illness, it’s a good reminder that we can easily share viruses with our canine and feline companions.

Coughing (especially a new cough) in dogs and cats is never normal. Yellow or green nasal discharge in dogs is worriesome and warrants a call to your vet. If you don’t think your pet is drinking water (or isn’t able to keep it down) this quickly can become an emergency. Vomiting and diarrhea can be tricky, and if you are worried, it is never wrong to call.

Just like in humans, viruses don’t respond to antibiotics. Instead, rest, lots of water, and palatable food choices are our best forms of medicine.

Thanks again for bearing with us!

11/03/2023

There seems to be individuals making false comments throughout social media. TO BE VERY CLEAR!! This animal was not euthanized! Comments like these are hurtful and do nothing but create a divide within the community. No animals picked up by animal control or any City of Phillipsburg staff in the last 10 years have been euthanized! The City of Phillipsburg has great local resources that ensure that no animal is destroyed. All animals that were not locally adapted are taken to no kill shelters. If you have questions please contact the City Office.

10/16/2023

It’s Cozy Cat Wrap (and sweatshirt) weather around here!

Lew was a trooper for his selfie debut and subsequent neuter 😉

10/04/2023

A year ago today our family dog, Maggie, passed away. As a veterinarian, I thought that when the time came, I’d be prepared. I’d helped hundreds of families say goodbye, surely I could do the same for mine.

It turns out I wasn’t so well equipped. I struggled to find the words for my own feelings, let alone how to explain what had happened and why to my young toddler daughters.

Thankfully, I had two little talkers who weren’t going to let our sadness live in silence. In the year Maggie has been gone, we’ve talked about her A LOT. The girls pray for her, report dreams and glimpses of her, and pluck every last bloom off my rose bushes to “send” to her.

Watching my girls keep Maggie’s memory alive has reminded me that animals and people come into and out of our lives at just the right time for just the right reason.

To help myself and others through the grief of pet loss and to put words to that “reason”, I’ve written a children’s picture book about our experiences. A fellow veterinarian, Jeanne Treuting Fox, has been taking our memories of Maggie and putting them into beautiful illustrations. We hope that by sharing our feelings through words and art we can help other families feel less alone in loss.

The book is still in progress, but we look forward to sharing the completed project sometime early next year. In honor of Maggie, we thought today was as good as any to share a sneak peak of one of the page illustrations.

We can’t wait to share this part of our heart with you. ❤️

09/16/2023

Edit: Owner found now looking for the dog again! Please let reply here or to the Phillipsburg Animal Watch if he is sighted again!

Dog found on W 500 and Hwy 36

09/08/2023

If you have a young person (high school/ college age/ beyond) in your life interested in being a veterinarian, I encourage you to share this podcast with them.

Dr. Fine does a great job talking about the tougher parts of the veterinary profession. I love being a veterinarian and really wouldn’t have it any other way, but sometimes it helps to know what you are up against while the stakes as still somewhat low.

‎Show Work Appropriate, Ep My Industry is Failing: Veterinary Medicine Edition with Karen Fine - Jun 14, 2023