Winfield Veterinary Hospital

01/15/2025

Happy Wednesday, what a great way to start the day!

Just a couple of kids ❤️

01/08/2025

We’d like to share our after hours information while our message typically played through our phone line is down. 🫶🏼

01/06/2025

❄️ HAPPY SNOW DAY ❄️

We would love to see your furry friends playing in the snow, kindly share a video or photo in the comments!!

01/02/2025

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉

Are there any unusual lumps or bumps on your pet? In January, we are running a special promotion on diagnostic tests to determine the cause of unidentified masses.

Give us a call to schedule an appointment. 620-221-9505

12/31/2024

Just a reminder, we will be closed tomorrow (01/01/2025)

Have a great New Year and be safe! 🎉❤️

A reminder of our holiday hours! We’re here until 5pm today if you need medication refills or food! ❄️

12/23/2024

A reminder of our holiday hours! We’re here until 5pm today if you need medication refills or food! ❄️

12/16/2024

Christmas and New Year’s hours! 🎉

12/11/2024

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to fill our open kennel tech position! Please stop by or email [email protected] for an application.

12/07/2024

There will not be a Veterinarian on call Saturday the 7th after 2pm. Our on call services will resume Sunday the 8th at 8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

12/05/2024

We will now be accepting Scratchpay! 🤩

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all. 🤎

As we gather to celebrate, we reflect on the many reasons we are thankful, especially recognizing of our outstanding team. This extraordinary group of individuals consistently shows remarkable dedication and perseverance.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, safety, and warmth. 🤎🦃✨

11/21/2024

Thankful Thursday 🤎

We extend heartfelt thanks to our furry patients! They bring unparalleled happiness to our lives. We love and cherish each, treating them as our own. We look forward to seeing them!

✨ Please leave a picture in the comments of your pet. ✨

Our sweet Olive. 🤎

11/20/2024

Thanksgiving can be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends, but it’s important to keep your pets' safety in mind when it comes to the food on the table. Many common holiday foods can be harmful to dogs and cats.

Here are somethings to ✨avoid✨ feeding your pet:

🦃Turkey Bones: Cooked turkey bones can splinter and cause choking or injury to your pet’s digestive tract. Always dispose of bones properly.

🦃Onions and Garlic: These can cause gastrointestinal upset and even damage red blood cells, leading to anemia.

🦃Grapes and Raisins: Even small amounts of grapes or raisins can cause kidney failure in some pets.

🦃Xylitol: This sugar substitute, found in sugar-free desserts, gum, and candies, is highly toxic to dogs, leading to low blood sugar, liver failure, and possibly death.

🦃Alcohol: Even small amounts of alcohol can cause intoxication, respiratory problems, or even a coma in pets.

🦃Chocolate and Sweets: Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. Also, sugary foods are not ideal for their health.

🦃Caffeine: Found in coffee, tea, and some sodas, caffeine can cause restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and muscle tremors in pets.

🦃Dough or Raw Bread: Raw dough (especially from bread or pizza) can expand in the stomach, causing discomfort and potentially dangerous bloating.

🦃 Ham: While ham itself isn't necessarily toxic, it can cause serious health issues for pets, and in many cases, it's better to avoid it. Ham, especially the fatty parts, can lead to gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and even pancreatitis.

Be sure to immediately dispose of any leftover food in a secure trash can or container that your pets can’t get into. The smell of food can tempt them, and they may try to eat something harmful.

If your pet accidentally consumes something harmful, monitor them closely for signs of distress like vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or unusual behavior. If you suspect they’ve eaten something toxic, contact your vet or an emergency animal poison control hotline immediately.

By being cautious about what food your pets can access, you can keep your furry friends safe and ensure they have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!

11/19/2024

Please plan ahead for prescription refills, food, and boarding drop offs/pick ups!

11/14/2024

Thankful Thursday 🤎

We're deeply thankful for our local farmer’s relentless hard work and devotion this season! Your dedication to caring for the land and providing for our community is remarkably commendable!

Let's take a moment to appreciate these farmers! 🚜🤎

11/13/2024

Teamwork makes the dream work ✨

11/12/2024

🚨Leptospirosis Alert: Serious Risk for Pets🚨

In the past couple of months, we've seen a concerning increase in 🦠Leptospirosis🦠 cases in our area. This potentially life-threatening disease is caused by bacteria that can infect dogs, cats, and even humans, and it requires *intensive medical care* to treat.

When pets become sick with leptospirosis, they may need hospitalization, injectable antibiotics, and intensive supportive care like IV fluids and medications to manage symptoms. Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial, but even with aggressive care, some pets may face long-term health challenges.

🚨Signs to watch for🚨
- Sudden onset of fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes)
- Lethargy and loss of appetite

Dogs that enjoy hiking, swimming, playing outdoors, or work on farms are at an elevated risk, as leptospirosis is commonly spread through contaminated water, soil, or the urine of infected animals. If your pet is frequently outdoors or around livestock, vaccination is especially important to keep them safe.

While treatment is possible, prevention is always better. The best way to protect your pet is by keeping them up to date on their Leptospirosis vaccination. The American Animal Hospital Association now includes the lepto vaccine as a core protocol along with rabies & distemper+parvo. 💉

Please don’t wait until it’s too late. If you’re concerned or unsure about your pet’s risk, contact us today to schedule a wellness exam and discuss vaccination options.

Your pet’s health is our top priority, and we’re here to help you keep them safe from this serious disease.