Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita

10/05/2025

🍂✨ Fall is here and so are the cozy decorations that make the season special! But while pumpkins, wreaths, and festive décor brighten our homes, some items can look like tempting toys or tasty treats to curious pets.

🐾 Keep decorations out of paw’s reach, and always double-check that new plants, foods, and household products are pet-safe before bringing them inside. Here’s a helpful resource: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Wishing you a safe, happy, and pet-friendly fall season! 🐕🐈🍁

10/03/2025

🐕🍂 Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1–7) with extra strolls and tail wags! Walks provide not only physical exercise but also enrichment and quality bonding time for you and your pup.

Fall walk safety tips to keep in mind:
✨ Stick to well-lit paths when it’s dark.
🍁 Avoid toxic plants, mushrooms, and dropped foods on sidewalks.
🐾 Make sure your dog’s collar, leash, or harness is in good condition.

Here’s to safe and happy walks! 🐶❤️

If an emergency arises while you’re out and about, contact Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital at (316) 262-5321.

09/30/2025

When Furiosa came to VESH, her X-rays showed something very unusual - her intestines had moved out of her abdomen (a hernia) and into the area near her back leg. This type of hernia usually happens after trauma, when the muscles of the body wall are torn. Because the intestines were trapped in this space, it was a life-threatening emergency.

Thanks to the fast action of our doctors and staff, Furiosa got the care she needed right away. Our surgical team moved her intestines back into her abdomen, placed a temporary bandage to prevent reherniation, and the next day repaired the torn muscle with surgery.

Today, Furiosa is safe, healing well, and is happy in her new forever home ❤️
Swipe to see her amazing journey - from X-rays to her happy new beginning! 💕

09/25/2025

🐾 Meet Cassie!
At just 2 months old, this sweet Cavalier mix had only been home with her new family for a very short time when they noticed she wasn’t feeling well. They acted quickly and brought her to our ER, after she tested positive for Parvo. Cassie spent 2 days hospitalized with our team, then headed back home to her loving family.

Swipe through to see Cassie’s journey—from her time in the hospital to her happy recovery at home! 💛🐶

Her family shared this update:
✨ “She is doing good at home. She is eating well; jumps up and down while breakfast is being served. They had a doggy gate up to block access. They came home to find her in the room they blocked her from. She is a smart and sneaky puppy. She is vocal and demanding. And they love her like crazy!” ✨

We’re so glad to see Cassie thriving! A reminder to all puppy parents: puppies need a series of vaccinations to be fully protected against Parvo. Talk to your veterinarian about keeping your pup safe. 💉

09/23/2025

🎉🐾 Celebrating 14 Years with VESH! 🐾🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Doug Winter, DVM, AVDC, AVDC-ZWD, on 14 incredible years with our team! 💙 As a board-certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon, Dr. Winter has dedicated his career to providing expert care, improving patients’ lives, and sharing his knowledge with colleagues and clients alike.

We are so grateful for his leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to veterinary excellence. Congratulations, Dr. Winter, on this amazing milestone—and here’s to many more years of making a difference! 👏✨

09/23/2025

🎉💐 Happy Birthday, Diana! 💐🎉

Today we’re celebrating Diana, one of our amazing Customer Service Representatives here at VESH! 💙 Her kindness, positivity, and dedication help make every client and patient experience a great one, and we’re so thankful to have her on our team.

We hope your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, and all the things you love most. 🎂✨Please join us in wishing Cassie a very Happy Birthday!

09/22/2025

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁 🍂

This time of year marks the beginning of hazards that come with the start of cooler weather.

Be aware of these dangers and follow this link from the ASPCA to learn more about each: https://bit.ly/3EDPvLa

✅ School Supplies
✅ Rodenticides
✅ Antifreeze
✅ Mushrooms
✅ Wildlife

Let's work together to keep pets safe!

09/21/2025

🌟🎂 Happy Birthday, Hayley! 🎂🌟

Help us celebrate Hayley, one of our amazing AVAs here at VESH! 🐾 Her dedication, teamwork, and love for our patients shine through in everything she does, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team. 💙

We hope your day is filled with all your favorite things, Hayley—you deserve it! 🎉✨

09/19/2025

09/18/2025

🎉💙 Happy Work Anniversary, Lauren! 💙🎉

Today we’re celebrating Lauren, one of our incredible RVTs here at VESH! 🐾 Her skill, compassion, and dedication to patient care make such a meaningful impact every single day. We’re so grateful for all the hard work, heart, and expertise she brings to our team.

Thank you, Lauren, for everything you do—we’re lucky to have you! 💐👏

09/16/2025

🎉✨ Happy Birthday, Camille! ✨🎉

Please join us in celebrating our amazing Customer Service Representative, Camille! 💙 Her warm smile, dedication, and kindness make such a difference for our clients, patients, and team every single day. We’re so grateful for everything she brings to VESH, and we hope her special day is filled with joy, laughter, and all the things she loves most. 💐🎂

Drop a birthday wish for Camille in the comments below! 🎁🎊

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery of the many heroes—both human and animal—who selflessly answered the call to help others. ❤🤍💙