Village Animal Hospital

10/22/2026

👉🌱 Pet owners, keep your furry friends safe from fertilizer exposure!

🐶🐱 While most fertilizers are generally safe, your pet may experience skin irritation or mild gastrointestinal symptoms if they come into contact with or ingest the product. If you suspect your pet has been exposed, remove the product from their skin using warm water and monitor for any symptoms.

👀 Follow instructions carefully and keep your pet away from fertilized areas to keep them happy and healthy!🙏

10/20/2026

As a pet owner, you want to keep your furry friend healthy and happy. That's why it's important to understand the risks of periodontal disease, which can lead to significant health complications. Call us, today, to learn more and schedule a check up for your pet! 316-689-0202

10/16/2026

The sign families miss is not the vomiting. It is the slow weight loss, the pickier appetite, and the on-and-off diarrhea that showed up weeks earlier. Village Animal Hospital works a chronic vomiting case in order, from bloodwork to food trial to biopsy. What has your pet been doing besides vomiting?

Weight loss, a picky appetite, and on-and-off diarrhea often show up before chronic vomiting gets taken seriously. See how vets trace it to the real cause.

10/15/2026

Identifying and eliminating your pet’s trigger is an effective way to reduce excessive barking. To do this, observe your pet’s behavior and determine what environmental stimuli prompt them to bark.

Then, try to change or eliminate the trigger. For example, if your dog barks at people walking by your house, consider blocking their visual access to the window or door, or move their bed to another room.

Similarly, if your dog barks at the sound of the doorbell, try placing a sign on your door asking visitors to text instead of ringing the bell. By eliminating or changing the trigger, you can help your pet feel calmer and reduce their barking.

10/13/2026

🐶🔊🚪Stop the barking with this simple approach!

Reward your dog for a behavior that makes barking inconvenient. Incompatible behaviors include retrieving a toy, tugging on a toy, and going to their bed or crate.

First, teach the new behavior in a quiet and distraction-free space, rewarding your dog generously for a correct performance.

Next, practice the behavior in the area where your dog barks, gradually increasing the challenge level. Cue the new behavior the moment your dog is distracted, and prompt them if needed.

Soon, your dog will perform the new behavior instead of barking when they hear a stimulus like the doorbell, delivery truck, or barking neighbor dogs.

10/08/2026

🦠🐈 Feline herpesvirus type I, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis, is a highly contagious viral infection that affects cats.

🤧 The virus is transmitted through contact with an infected cat's saliva, nasal discharge, and ocular secretions.

😿 Symptoms include sneezing, conjunctivitis, and nasal and ocular discharge.

📞 Call 316-689-0202 to learn more about how to protect your furry friend from feline herpesvirus.

10/06/2026

🐾🥩🥦 When it comes to your pet's health, diet is everything. After evaluating your pet's body condition score, take a closer look at what they're eating.

Are they getting the right balance of high-quality ingredients like lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats? Or do they indulge in a diet of sugary snacks and junk food? 🍫🍔🍟

🐶🐱 Even small treats can add up quickly and provide little to no nutritional value. It's important to take an honest look at your pet's diet and make adjustments if needed.

And don't worry, choosing the appropriate diet for your pet can be challenging, but we're here to help. Call 316-689-0202 to talk to your veterinarian.

10/01/2026

🐾👩‍⚕️ As a responsible pet owner, it's important to know the benefits of spaying your female pet.

🚫 Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian or uterine cancer and uterine infections. In addition, it decreases the risk of mammary cancer, especially if done before their first heat cycle.

📞 Call 316-689-0202 if you have any questions!

09/29/2026

🚹🐾 Neutering your male pet is an important part of keeping them healthy. The procedure prevents testicular tumors and decreases their risk for prostate problems, perianal tumors, and hernias.

09/24/2026

🐾🐺🦊🦝🦡 Protect your pets from dangerous diseases transmitted by wildlife by getting them vaccinated! Rabies and distemper are no joke, and a simple vaccine can save your pet's life.