Red Oak Animal Hospital-Bucyrus, KS

10/13/2026

🐾❤️ Every Second Counts! ❤️🐾

At Red Oak Animal Hospital, we're always working to keep our skills sharp and provide the best possible care for our patients!

Recently, our entire team participated in a CPR refresher training with our amazing partners at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)! 🩺

CPR training is an essential part of veterinary medicine. Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared allows our team to respond quickly, confidently, and efficiently when every second matters.

A huge THANK YOU to VEG for taking the time to work with our team and help us stay prepared for those critical moments!

🐶🐱 Because your pets are family, and their lives are worth every second! ❤️

10/12/2026

🐾🐱 Calvin's Weekend Adventure Recap! 🏡❤️

Our favorite clinic cat, Calvin, spent the weekend at Ally's house, and let's just say he made himself right at home! 😹

According to Ally, Calvin had quite the eventful weekend! He quickly took a liking to Tori and even climbed into her bed for some snuggles. ❤️ Ally also witnessed Calvin making biscuits for the very first time! 🐾

Of course, it wouldn't be a Calvin adventure without a little mischief! 😂 He spent plenty of time exploring and looking for things to get into. And one thing Ally can officially confirm? Calvin does NOT believe in bedtime! 🤣 He spent his nights running around the house playing with toys at all hours!

While cuddling wasn't exactly his top priority at first, by Sunday he finally figured out that snuggling wasn't so bad after all and even stayed put for more than a few minutes! 🥰

We think Calvin enjoyed his little vacation, but we're pretty sure Ally is looking forward to a full night's sleep! 😂💤

10/09/2026

🐾 Calvin's Weekend Adventure! 🐱🚗

Our favorite clinic cat, Calvin, is packing his bags and heading out on a little field trip! 🧳🐈

This weekend, Calvin will be trading his clinic duties for some fun and relaxation at Ally's house! 🏡❤️

Will he be on his best behavior, or will his mischievous kitten personality make an appearance? 😹 Only time will tell!

Stay tuned on Monday as we share all the details (and hopefully some adorable pictures!) from Calvin's weekend getaway!

10/09/2026

🐴🚨 COLIC AWARENESS: Know the Signs, Save a Life! 🚨🐴

Did you know that colic is one of the leading causes of emergency veterinary visits in horses?

Here at Red Oak Animal Hospital, we've seen FIVE colic cases just this week! With so many cases in such a short period, we want to remind horse owners how important it is to recognize the early warning signs.

🐎 What is Colic?

Colic is a general term for abdominal pain in horses. It can range from mild discomfort to a life-threatening emergency requiring surgery.

🚩 Common Signs of Colic:

-Pawing at the ground
-Looking at or biting their sides
-Repeatedly lying down or rolling
-Kicking at their belly
-Refusing feed or treats
-Decreased or absent manure production
-Stretching out as if trying to urinate
-Excessive sweating
-Restlessness or unusual behavior
-Elevated heart rate or rapid breathing

🌾 Tips to Help Reduce the Risk of Colic:

-Provide constant access to fresh, clean water.
-Make feed changes gradually.
-Maintain a consistent feeding schedule.
-Encourage regular exercise and turnout.
-Provide adequate forage throughout the day.
-Keep up with routine dental care and veterinarian-guided parasite control.
-Monitor manure production, appetite, and drinking habits.

⚠️ When Should You Call the Vet?

Immediately! If your horse is showing signs of colic, don't wait to see if they improve on their own. Some horses may show only mild symptoms even when something serious is happening.

Avoid administering medications unless instructed by your veterinarian, as they can mask symptoms and make evaluating your horse more difficult.

❤️ At Red Oak Animal Hospital, we know how much your horses mean to you. Our equine team is here to help, including emergency on-call services for our equine patients.

📞 Remember: When it comes to colic, early intervention can make all the difference! 913-533-2370

🐴 Help us spread awareness by sharing this post with your fellow horse owners!

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

🎃🐾 THANK YOU for an amazing Hallo-We**ie Dash & Costume Bash! 🌭🏁

We had SO much fun and want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out to race, dress up, cheer on the pups, and support Red Oak Animal Hospital! ❤️

👻 Costume Contest Winner
🏆 Tucker the Pope! ⛪🐶

🐾 Wanna-Be Ween Class
🥇 1st Place — Mia the Chihuahua
🥈 2nd Place — Darol the Aussiepoo
🥉 3rd Place — Snoopy the Beagle

🌭 We**ie Class
🥇 1st Place — Tito
🥈 2nd Place — Willow
🥉 3rd Place — Wiley

Thanks to everyone who participated, we raised $360 for the ROAH Angel Fund! 💕 These funds help us provide assistance to animals in need, and we couldn't do it without the support of our amazing community.

And don't worry—the we**ie races aren't going anywhere! 🏁🌭 We plan to hold them twice a year, so keep an eye out for our next race coming this spring! 🌷

📸 We took plenty of pictures from the Hallo-We**ie Dash & Costume Bash, and we'll be sharing them right here on our page. Be sure to follow along—you may spot your favorite racer or costume contestant!

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event such a fun and successful day. We can't wait to race with you again in the spring! 🐾❤️

10/03/2026

🎃🌭 IT’S RACE DAY!!! 🌭🎃

The day is finally here! Our Hallo-We**ie Dash & Costume Bash is happening TODAY, and we can’t wait to see everyone! 🐾🏁

⏰ Check-in starts at 2:00 PM!

We’ll kick off the fun with our costume contestants strutting down the red carpet 👻🐶 before we let the we**ies (and wanna-be weens!) loose for the races! 🌭💨

🍴 FREE food & water will be available
📸 We’ll have a photographer capturing all the fun
🏆 Trophies & doggy gift baskets for our winners
🎁 Every entry goes home with a goody bag from our amazing sponsors!

We’re also excited to welcome Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary from Spring Hill and MoKan Greyhound Adoption! ❤️🐾 Be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn more about these wonderful rescues.

Whether you’re racing, competing in the costume contest, or just coming out to watch and cheer everyone on, we’d love to see you!

See you at 2:00! Let’s race some we**ies! 🌭🏁🎃

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10/02/2026

🎃🐾 HAPPY FRIDAY — THE RACE IS TOMORROW! 🐾🎃

We are officially ONE DAY away from our Hallo-We**ie Dash & Costume Bash, and we are SO excited to see everyone again! 🌭🏁

Here’s what you need to know for tomorrow:

🐾 Check-in starts at 2:00 PM
👻 Our costume contestants will kick things off by strutting their stuff down the red carpet!
🌭 Then it’s time for the WE**IE RACES!
🌭💧 We’ll have FREE food and water available again this year!

We’re also excited to have TWO amazing rescues joining us! ❤️

🐶 Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary from Spring Hill, KS
🐾 MoKan Greyhound Adoption

Come out, cheer on the racers, check out some adorable costumes, meet the rescues, and enjoy an afternoon with us!

We can’t wait to see everyone TOMORROW! 🎃🌭🏁🐾Remember if you didn't get signed up before hand, you will be able to register before the race.

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10/01/2026

🐾🖤 October 1st is National Black Dog Day! 🖤🐾

Today we’re celebrating all the beautiful black dogs out there! Big or small, fluffy or sleek, goofy or sophisticated—we think black dogs deserve a little extra love. 🐶🖤

Did you know?

🐾 Black dogs can be harder to photograph. Their dark coats can make facial features harder to capture, especially in poor lighting. Natural light is their best friend!

🖤 Their coat color comes from genetics. A pigment called eumelanin is responsible for black coloring in a dog’s coat.

☀️ Black coats absorb more sunlight. Dark-coated dogs may heat up more quickly in direct sun, so shade, water, and breaks are especially important on warm days.

📸 There’s even a term called “Black Dog Syndrome.” It refers to the idea that black dogs may sometimes be overlooked in shelters compared with lighter-colored dogs. Research on whether this consistently affects adoption rates is mixed—but every shelter pup deserves a chance to shine!

Today, help us fill the comments with black dogs! 🖤🐾 Share a photo of your black pup below and tell us their name!

Happy National Black Dog Day from all of us at Red Oak Animal Hospital! 🐶🖤