What is medical acupuncture?

What is Medical acupuncture and how is it different than traditional acupuncture? Medical acupuncture is similar to traditional eastern acupuncture in many ways.  It still involves placing needles in points throughout the body to cause a specific effect.  However, the theory behind it is vastly… Read more

We are Certified Cat-Friendly!

The AAFP Welcomes Olathe Animal Hospital to the Cat Friendly Practice Program Cats are purring their way into the hearts and homes of the American public.  The cat is king, with more than 86 million cats loved as pets, compared to 78 million dogs. With the number of people choosing cats… Read more

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Pain…It Hurts!!!

Have you ever had an injury of some sort?  What did it feel like?  Did you yell, curse, or cry (or maybe all of the above)?  Those are all common ways for people to react to pain.  Our nervous system and that of our pets is almost identical in the way it works.  Therefore, it is safe to assume… Read more

Anesthesia Safety Precautions

If you have ever had your pet under anesthesia at our hospital, you know that we do not take anesthesia lightly.  However, many people don’t realize what we do or why we do it.  This past week gave us a perfect example of why we require these safety measures for anesthetic procedures.  Before… Read more

Signs of Illness in Cats

Cats outnumber dogs in their overall numbers as pets, but studies have shown that they see the veterinarian less often than their canine counterparts.  One of the reasons is that their illnesses are typically much more subtle.  Ten very common signs of illnesses in cats are: 1.  Inappropriate… Read more

Veterinary Oral Health Council

The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) is an organization designed to “recognize products that meet pre-set standards of plaque and calculus (tartar) retardation in dogs and cats.”  The VOHC recognizes these products by giving them their “seal of acceptance.”  In order to achieve the… Read more

Dr. Peuser’s RAVS trip

In July, I spent a week working on an Indian reservation in North Dakota.  The trip was sponsored by the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS for short) and is one of many that they provide throughout the year.  The group who worked on the trip was… Read more

How do I know when it’s time?

One of the hardest parts about our job and about being a pet owner is the end of a pet’s life.  Sometimes pets pass away suddenly, but more often than not, their illnesses are due to chronic diseases, such as kidney failure or cancer.  We certainly don’t want our loved ones to have to suffer,… Read more

Enticing cats to drink more water

For many medical conditions, increasing the amount of water that cats drink is an important part of treatment.  However, many cats don’t drink regularly and it can be very difficult to get them to change this behavior.  The following list is a compilation of ideas and tricks to get cats to… Read more

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