Shawnee Animal Hospital

10/20/2023

Latest update on the FDA’s investigation into reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods.

10/20/2023

Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners. The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) recently issued a stat...

09/30/2023

Well now, there's an idea 😉

09/30/2023

Take a look at our dental wall! We had a whopping 84 patients that were part of our August dental special! 😮 🦷🪥
Bummed you missed getting your 20% off this dental month? don’t worry! You’ll get the chance again in February to get your pet’s name on the wall 😁🐱🐶

09/15/2023

The updated label recommendations from Association of American Feed Control Official were developed in conjunction with consumers and industry and are meant to help consumers make better informed decisions when purchasing pet food.

09/14/2023

It’s been a busy week at the office, so busy we forgot to post our Tuesday Prophy pets! Without further ado our Prophy Pets of the day (& Tuesday); Bandit, Joe, Duke, Ben, and Toby! 🦷✨🪥🐱🐶

09/08/2023

We had some purrrrfectly handsome felines in for their dentals today! Don’t believe us take a look for yourself, our Prophy Pets of the day Benny and Miles! 🐱🦷✨🪥

09/07/2023

There’s nothing like a long weekend to throw off your week, so happy whatever day it feels like to you! Our Prophy Pets of the day (whatever that day may be) Abby and Eva! 🐱🐶✨🦷🪥

09/05/2023

Dentals are continuing into September and our Prophy Pet of the day is Pumi! 🐱 🦷 ✨

09/01/2023

Happy Friday, hope your week went well and that you all enjoy the long weekend! Our Prophy Pet of the day is a staff favorite, meet Murdoch! 🐾✨🦷

08/29/2023

It was a whirlwind of a day we barely managed to snap a picture of one of our patients that were here for dentals today. Introducing (one of) our Prophy Pet of the day; Finn! 🐶🦷✨🪥🐾

08/28/2023

We were serenaded by both cats 🐱 and dogs🐶 today! Our Prophy Pets of the day; Lucy, Odin, Winston, and Harley Quill!🦷✨🪥

08/25/2023

We only have one golden boy who was game for a photo shoot today; our Prophy Pets of the day Leon! 🐱🐶

08/24/2023

Keeping it cool with minty fresh breath are today’s Prophy Pets T***s and Seumas! 🦷✨🐶🐱

August may be blazing to an end, but don’t forget that you can still save 20% on your pet’s dental cleaning! Call to schedule or to find out more! (785)272-3244

08/21/2023

We hope everyone had a cool and smooth sailing Monday! To help you chill out we’ve got a fresh batch of cute for you! Our Prophy Pets of the day; Max, Wallaby, and Tristan!! 🪥🦷✨🐾

08/18/2023

Prophy Pets of the day; Bentley, Ollie, and not pictured due to her exorbitant modeling fee is Jubilee the cat! 🐱😉

08/17/2023

We’re halfway through our August dental month🦷 ✨ ! We had some sweet pups in today so enjoy our Prophy Pets of the day; Tillie and Bella! 🐶 💖

Don’t worry there’s still time to catch this deal for your dog or cat! Don’t miss out on the chance to save 20% on their dental cleaning! Call for more information or scheduling (785)272-3244!

08/15/2023

Check out our puptastic Prophy Pets of the day; Korra, Stella, Zippy, and Orio! ✨🦷🪥🐶

08/14/2023

Happy Monday, we hope you week started off on a good paw 🐾 , but just in case here are some cute faces to get you through the rest of the week🥰. Our Prophy Pets of the day; Daisy Mae, Violet, Luna, and Oscar! 🦷✨🪥

08/10/2023

Prophy Pets if the day; Lola, Cali, and Pepper! 🦷🪥✨

08/08/2023

It may be International Cat Day today, but it was a day full of dog dentals! Check out the cuteies we had in today, our Prophy Pets of the day; Skipper, Rex, and Arby!

To make up for our cat deficit we’d love to see yours! Post them in the comments below!🐱🐈🐈‍⬛

08/07/2023

We had picture purrrfect and wooftastic patients in for dentals today!! 😉🦷✨🪥 Our Prophy pets of the day; Libby, Ziggy, Sophia, Piper, and Luke!

08/03/2023

Prophy pets of the day! Marshall, Lady, and Honey!

08/01/2023

Lady’s and gentleman prepare yourselves for another month filled with our adorable dental patients!

August is also Dental Month here at Shawnee Animal Hospital. We offer a 20% discount not just once, but twice a year! It is important to us that that our clients can keep their feline and canine family members’ teeth in tip top shape, and just like people pets benefit from twice yearly dental cleanings!
So without further ado here are our Prophy Pets of the day; Kimba, Bailey, and Boople-Snoot!

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05/27/2023

A study in the journal Ambio found high levels of lead in some commercially produced raw dog food in the UK containing wild pheasant meat. Researchers tested three raw pheasant-based dog foods and found lead exceeding EU standards in 77% of samples, while lead was also found in a dried pheasant-base...

05/17/2023

Veterinary pharmacist Lauren Forsythe says over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin and acetaminophen can be toxic and should never be given to pets. Over-the-counter antihistamines can also be dangerous, particularly if they are formulated to address multiple symptoms; topical an...

05/05/2023

Dogs are valuable farm workers and need annual checkups to ensure their vaccines are up to date and their teeth, skin, ears and organs are healthy, writes veterinarian Jennifer Stevens, who grew up with a farm dog named Molly.

05/05/2023

A growing number of private jet charter companies cater to people with pets, particularly owners of dogs that are too large to fit in under-seat carriers. Traveling with large pets on commercial flights is increasingly complicated, and large pets must travel in the cargo hold, which can be risky, bu...

05/05/2023

More children are bitten by dogs in spring and summer than in other seasons, according to research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting. Researchers studied data collected from 2010 to 2020 in the US National Electronic Injury Surveillance System and found 0.08% of 46 million emerge...

05/04/2023

The city of Houston requires residents to have their dogs microchipped, and Chase Maegden has regretted not following the law since his Chihuahua, Rosie, went missing after a car accident.

05/04/2023

Dogs with an extreme fear of thunderstorms may tremble, hide, bark or destroy furniture, and veterinarian Jessica Vogelsang, chief medical officer at the Animal Hospital Association of America, says owners of dogs with thunderstorm phobia need to understand that the behavior is not malicious. Dogs'....

05/02/2023

A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that between 2001 and 2020, an estimated 422,659 adults sought emergency care for injuries related to walking a leashed dog, with finger fracture, shoulder sprain or strain and traumatic brain injury the most common. Applied animal b...

04/27/2023

Veterinarian Nicole Jewett with the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association says dogs and cats should be kept away from dead birds to avoid the risk of catching avian influenza. People who keep chickens in their yards should also take steps to prevent their birds from coming in contact with wil...

04/27/2023

Lilies are exceptionally toxic to cats and can sicken dogs, exposure to any part of lily of the valley plants can cause heart problems, and exposure to sago palm seeds can kill a pet. Emergency and critical care veterinarian Debbie Mandell says dogs that drink too much ocean water can develop neurol...

04/26/2023

Geriatric dogs may benefit from some simple living space accommodations such as carpets or nonslip rugs on slick floors and stairs, a coat of anti-skid paint on exterior stairs, comfortable cushions, a raised food and water bowl stand and nightlights. Dogs can be trained not to go up and down stairs...

04/25/2023

A cat that previously had ear mites and continues to rub and scratch its face aggressively enough to cause sores may have dental disease, a skin infection or ear inflammation caused by allergies, polyps or a recurrence of mites, says veterinary dermatologist Rebecca Mount. All the conditions can be....

04/25/2023

Calls to the ASPCA Poison Control hotline related to ma*****na or cannabis have grown by 300% over the past five years as more states allow medical and recreational use of the drugs. Cannabis products are drugs and should be handled with equal care around pets and children, writes veterinarian Cynth...