The Good Dogtor

The Good Dogtor • veterinarian �
• wife �
• mom ���
sharing knowledge of behavior & medicine
to help enrich the lives of you & your pets. kc, mo

09/27/2023

The doctors at Animal Health Center of Leawood are dedicated to giving you and your pet the best care & guidance for your furbaby’s health.

Call us today to book your pet’s next visit: 913-215-9611 🐾

You can read Dr. Wilcox, Dr. McClain & Dr. Yancey’s bio’s here:
https://www.ahcleawood.com/veterinarians.html

Don’t forget to give your HWP. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos and they are out in full force. 🦟 ❤️ 💊
06/02/2020

Don’t forget to give your HWP. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos and they are out in full force. 🦟 ❤️ 💊

Remembering the many heroes who sacrificed their lives on our behalf. Thank you, today and always.
05/26/2020

Remembering the many heroes who sacrificed their lives on our behalf. Thank you, today and always.

I graduated with my DVM five years ago today. It was an incredible day celebrating four years of intense course work, gr...
05/15/2020

I graduated with my DVM five years ago today. It was an incredible day celebrating four years of intense course work, grueling hours, and emotional cases. I felt proud and honored. But mostly, I felt grateful for all the people who got me there- my family, friends, classmates, mentors, and teachers. It was a celebration of them too.

My heart is aching for the graduating classes of 2020 who cannot commemorate their accomplishments this way. The way they envisioned during those all nighters and third cups of coffee. The way they deserve to celebrate.

I see you and your hard work. You are armed with the knowledge and passion to tackle our world’s biggest challenges. May this experience light a fire in you to engage in a One Health movement to protect the precious lives of our loved ones (two, three and four-legged) & our world. I hope you find your own unique way to celebrate the degree you’ve earned and dream for the future.

The one plus side to an informal graduation, however...no cap to constantly be fidgeting with (or lose as you walk across the stage 😳). Congrats Class of 2020!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there (dog mamas too!) making the world go round.
05/10/2020

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there (dog mamas too!) making the world go round.

05/04/2020

Gloomy weather here today. I’m stuck inside with two little ones trying to keep everyone entertained and happy. If you’re in the same boat with your pup, here are a few ideas to wear them out. The old adage, “a tired dog is a good dog,” has stuck for a reason!
- Monkey in the middle. Sit on opposite ends of the living room. Ask your pup to come and sit when he gets to you. Be sure to reward him with a small treat then send him back the other way.
- Hide and seek. Just the way it sounds. Start by hiding in an easy spot and increase the difficulty the better your pup gets at sealing you out. You can hide with a squeak toy to help clue him in if it’s not going well.
- Food puzzles. Kong chews, treat dispensers and many other commercially available ways to do this. Or if you’re feeling really creative, try making your own!

This is me at age 18 with my one year-old pups, Sadie & Elsa.I know what you’re thinking...cute dogs. But also, what kin...
05/03/2020

This is me at age 18 with my one year-old pups, Sadie & Elsa.

I know what you’re thinking...cute dogs. But also, what kind of dork takes their senior picture with their dog. That would be me. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Next pic is me at age 28 (seven months pregnant) and the girls, as we call them, at age 11. We had a few more grays, but we were feeling pretty good!

Growing up alongside a good dog is one of the greatest joys in life.

What can you do to help ensure your dog ages well? In addition to preventative veterinary care... keep her lean and keep her moving.

That’s it. It really is the difference maker I see when I evaluate geriatric dogs.

A study done in Labrador Retrievers showed that dogs who were fed to maintain an ideal body condition score lived TWO YEARS longer than their litter mates who were mildly to moderately overweight. This finding has been repeated in other studies, across other breeds as well.

I know, food is love and it can be hard to turn down those big puppy dog eyes begging for bacon from the table. So instead, opt for a healthier treat such as a small carrot or banana slice. Those extra years are worth it! @ Kansas City, Missouri

I’m a day late with this reminder, but I hope you’re not with your monthly heartworm prevention.
05/03/2020

I’m a day late with this reminder, but I hope you’re not with your monthly heartworm prevention.

Two tooths and a lie.A. Puppy nibbling is normal.B. Puppies will begin to lose their baby teeth around 16 weeks of agesC...
05/01/2020

Two tooths and a lie.

A. Puppy nibbling is normal.
B. Puppies will begin to lose their baby teeth around 16 weeks of ages
C. Puppy nibbling does not hurt. Catch the lie? 😉 😉

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