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Exotic Pet of the Week Exotic Pet of the Week

Allow us to introduce you to Sugar! This adorable and very friendly guinea pig is... 

Cute Cat of the Week Cute Cat of the Week

It’s hard to believe this gorgeous feline is over 12 years old! Scarlet is... 

Senior Pet of the Week Senior Pet of the Week

This picture of Hercules, a senior Italian Greyhound, was taken about a year ago.... 

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Pain Management

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is a recently developed technology for use in our pets.  Stem... 

Olathe Animal Hospital performs 1st Stem Cell procedure on a dog in Kansas Olathe Animal Hospital performs 1st Stem Cell procedure on a dog in Kansas

Olathe Animal Hospital has made history! Thanks to our dedicated and compassionate... 

Apollo Apollo

Apollo is our latest stem cell recipient.  He is a two year old Saint Bernard with... 

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Pet Care Library

Bird Cage Cleaning Tips Bird Cage Cleaning Tips

Everyday cleaning tips: Wipe down your bird’s cage, perches, and playgym with a bird-safe cleaner, wipe or brush at end of the day. Use a handheld vacuum to suck up seeds, dander, feather, and dust, and/or keep a dust pan nearby to sweep up debris. Speed-cleaning products for everyday use Cleaners AviClean Non-Rinse Cage and Aviary... [Read more of this review]

The Curious Case of the Carrot The Curious Case of the Carrot

Meet Toby. He’s a 3-year old guinea pig, and a very loved member of the family. Every day, he wakes up to a clean cage, fresh water and timothy hay, plentiful food, and–his favorite–carrots. Oh boy, does he love carrots! His “mom” gives him about 2-3 baby carrots every day, which he devours. Toby’s owner knew something... [Read more of this review]

Care of Chinchillas Care of Chinchillas

The chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger) is native to South America, specifically the Andes mountain ranges of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.  Wild populations of chinchillas are thought to be endangered, if not extinct, but exact studies proving the current status of these animals have not been performed. Chinchillas are herbivores (plant-eating)... [Read more of this review]

Be prepared for flea and tick season Be prepared for flea and tick season

Be prepared.  Flea and tick season is back! These pesky parasites are not only uncomfortable for your pet, but also have the ability to transmit disease.  Prevention is the key to control of fleas and ticks. DO NOT wait until you see fleas or ticks on your pet’s skin to begin treatment.  This could result in a major flea or tick infestation.... [Read more of this review]

Leptospirosis Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis (aka lepto) is a bacterial disease that is often life threatening.  The bacteria are shed in the urine of infected animals, including wildlife, and so most commonly affect animals that spend a lot of time outdoors.  It is of most concern to dogs, but rarely affects cats as well.  Leptospirosis is zoonotic, meaning that it can infect... [Read more of this review]

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