dr.hollyharris

03/05/2024

Attention! Despite new findings of Avian Influenza in dairy cows, the meat supply AND the milk supply are safe to consume. Farmers and veterinarians are continuously working hard to ensure you have a safe product every day.
Eat, drink and be happy :)

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29/04/2024

Myth busting Monday!!

Springtime = vaccine time!

How do animals (or people) get exposed to tetanus? (Aka Lockjaw)
Many people know the rule of thumb that if an animal has a wound, their tetanus vaccine needs boostered. But WHY is this?
Often times I hear people speak about tetanus only in relation to rusty nails or metal. —- Truth? Or myth???

Do you only need to give a vaccine if the wound was made with a piece of old rusty metal? 💉💉
Do you give a tetanus vaccine at time of castration only if the band you are using has a piece of metal on it??💉💉

Tetanus (Clostridium tetani) is a bacteria that lives in the soil, and all animals are at risk of infection- despite if there is exposure to old metal or not.

Some animals are more resistant to the bacteria - such as dogs and cats. And other animals are extremely sensitive to the infection such as horses, sheep, goats and cattle.

The bacterial spores grow in deep puncture wounds- especially wounds that provide little oxygen- such as when you band a calf, lamb or kid.

Tetanus is rare in humans (thanks to routine vaccination) BUT we still see it on occasion in our farm animals. Please remember to give a tetanus vaccine when you are castrating or banding your lambs, goats and calves!!

16/04/2024

Miss Ada rocks her glasses during her laser therapy! 😎

26/03/2024

The "mysterious illness" affecting dairy cattle in the Midwest has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in laboratory samples obtained from some affected cows.

Please remember there is NO current risk to our food supply and it is routine practice for operations to process milk from sick animals separate from milk intended for consumption.

"Both state and federal agencies are moving quickly to conduct additional testing for HPAI, including viral genome sequencing, to better understand the current situation, and the AVMA is working closely with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), veterinarians, and state and federal officials in support of these efforts."

Continuing their investigation into a disease event affecting primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the detection of highly patho...

21/03/2024

Come work with us!!

Seeking a passionate and dedicated small-animal veterinarian!

Our progressive group of four privately-owned veterinary hospitals, all located in the rural and suburban areas south of Kansas City, is growing quickly! We are looking to add to our current team of eleven highly educated veterinarians. Veterinarians on our team experience a supportive staff and collaborative atmosphere, as our team of veterinarians meet weekly for lunch and collaborate daily on cases. We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology, equipment, and services – IDEXX Digital Cytology Analyzer for same-day biopsy results, IDEXX CBC/Chemistry/UA machine, ultrasound, animal chiropractic care, small animal acupuncture, cold laser therapy, small animal reproduction, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and TPLO’s.

We are currently seeking a veterinarian for our Martin City, MO, location. Martin City is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is known for its steakhouse, brewery, and charm. This position would have a flexible 5 or 4 day work week. Generous benefits include 401K, health/dental/vision insurance paid, long-term disability and life insurance paid, personal pet care allowance, gym membership, vacation days and more!

Come join our awesome work family! Please contact Megan Stover, marketing manager, at [email protected] for more information.

21/03/2024

Sweet Junie ate a sock - which got stuck in her small intestines. We did surgery to remove the sock AND 16 days later she had 5 healthy puppies!
Junie was the sweetest patient, we just hope she takes socks out of her diet soon.

20/03/2024

What did you eat Wednesday?!?!?!
This 1.5 year old dog visited Paola Vet Clinic because she wouldn't eat her food and was vomiting. We decided to give her a barium contrast to help us identify if she had eaten a foreign object and if she had, then the barium will also help identify where it is.

What do you think she ate?!

Bonus points: what else do you see? And how many???

14/03/2024

Paco had 4 pacifiers removed from his stomach by Dr. Elli! He recovered wonderfully and is doing great!
Thanks for playing along!
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13/03/2024

What did you eat Wednesday?!?
This 1.5 year old dog came to visit our clinic after his family saw him eat an object a few days prior. Since that day he had been vomiting frequently and couldn't keep food or water down.
What do you think he ate!?! ---Answer will be posted tomorrow!

07/03/2024

Sharing again my own advice from 6 years ago. Old news, but still really good to remember. It doesn't take long to throw an extra loop around the leg before you pull---but it does take a long time for a broken bone to heal.
Good luck! Happy calving!

23/02/2024

Come out for dinner and great information!

We would love to see you at our Producer Meeting! Join us March 20th at our Paola location for a conversation with Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian Tim Parks.

08/02/2024

I am excited to announce I am now offering small animal acupuncture at Paola Vet Clinic! Call to make an appointment!

06/02/2024

It’s Dental Health Month! 🦷😁

Schedule your pet’s dental for the month of February and receive 10% off your dental invoice!*

*Excludes add-ons

27/01/2024

01/12/2023

Answer: The patient ate raw yeast dough.
Raw yeast ingestion is very dangerous for dogs and cats.
The raw yeast will ferment in the animal’s body resulting in ethanol and carbon dioxide production. This causes the animal to experience life threatening ethanol toxicity and bloat.
Symptoms include ataxia (wobbly/inability to stand), tremors, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, low body temp, respiratory depression, and stomach bloat with a potential to cause a twisted stomach (GDV).

In the radiographs from yesterday you can see the bubbly appearance of the small intestines which is a direct result of the fermentation process.
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We were able to save this little guy and he looked 100x better the next morning after intensive treatment was started. He went home happy and wagging his tail!
- See video in comments!-

30/11/2023

What Did You Eat Wednesday?!?
Warning- This case is a little different than the usual WDYEW.
A few weeks ago this sweet puppy presented to the clinic on emergency. He was unable to walk, very depressed, had a severely decreased body temperature and was minimally responsive. Luckily the owners knew exactly what toxic food he ate so we knew what treatment to start ASAP.

What do you think he ate?!
Answer to come tomorrow!
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*posted with owner permission*

20/10/2023

There are not enough donuts, gifts or ice cream in the world to say thank you to our AMAZING team of technicians! We would be LOST without them. A veterinarian is not complete without their sidekick and we are blessed to have the best of the best!
Happy Vet Tech Week!

15/09/2023

September has been an exciting month! Last week I was honored to be a part of the Franklin County Day on the Farm again! The 3rd graders learned all about being a large animal veterinarian! Including the difference between a cow and a bull, how to pull a calf, various illnesses we treat, equine dental care and more!
Thank you for having me!!
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12/09/2023

THANK YOU to everyone that visited our Open House! We had a great time!!

09/09/2023

PVC has been happily serving the area since 2017. And we are so excited to celebrate 1 year in our new location! Come out today and see what our new building has to offer!

We can’t wait to see you at 12pm TODAY! 🐾

08/09/2023

Don’t miss out on our open house! So many prizes for small and large animal families!

05/09/2023

Don’t forget about Paola Vet Clinic Open House this weekend! September 9th at 12pm!
Bull Creek BBQ Food truck!
Teddy Bear surgery for the kids!
Free door prizes!

Come check us out!

22/08/2023

Please be on the look out for signs of heat stress this week!

22/08/2023

We love getting to know you,
which is why we want you to get to know us!

🐾 Meet Stephanie 🐾

Stephanie is a Veterinary Technician who started working at Wildcat Vet Clinic in 2018, and has worked at Paola Vet Clinic since 2020.

Stephanie’s favorite dog breeds are French Bulldogs, Labs and Rottweilers!

She said her favorite thing about her job is building bonds with owners and their pets. She also loves her work family! ❤️

Next time you see Stephanie, be sure to say hi! 👋🏼

04/08/2023

ANSWER: This sweet dog ate 2 Halloween stuffed toys in October and had no signs expect weight loss until her visit in July for vomiting.
One of the stuffed toys dislodged from the stomach and was stuck in the small intestine- which is what created a big issue in July.
We successfully removed both the pumpkin and witches hat with surgery. She recovered well and is the sweetest dog!

03/08/2023

What Did You Eat Wednesday?!?! This sweet dog ate 2 things many months ago- what do you think it is?!?

31/07/2023

We hope to see you at the clinic for our celebration!

28/07/2023

We love getting to know you, which is why we want you to get to know us!

🐾 Meet Dr. Holly 🐾

Dr. Holly is a Veterinarian who has worked at Paola Vet Clinic for 3 years.

Holly loves dogs and has a soft spot for any scruffy dog!

She said her favorite thing about her job is seeing the bond each family has with their pet and being able to help them provide good health care for their pets!

Next time you see Dr. Holly, be sure to say hi! 👋🏼

19/07/2023

Support your local 4-H Kids! Sale is this Saturday, July 22nd at 4:30pm at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Ottawa 🐄 🐖 🐑 Buy for your family, your employees, or to donate to our local food pantries!

04/06/2023

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We love getting to know you,
which is why we want you to get to know us!

🐾 Meet Amanda 🐾

Amanda is a veterinary technician who has worked at Paola Vet Clinic for 6 years.

Amanda’s favorite dog breed is a Shiba Inu - she can’t get enough of their quirky personality!

She said the best part about working at the clinic is making a difference in our patients’ and clients’ lives. Seeing animals find relief and live out healthier lives makes her feel good. She also loves drawing blood and placing IV catheters, something about it is just so satisfying!

Next time you see Amanda, be sure to say hi! 👋🏼