Open House Celebration
April 27, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under News
Support Wildlife and Help Us Celebrate! We were thrilled to receive 2nd Place in the AAHA Accredited Practice of the Year Awards. AAHA is the American Animal Hospital Association, and only about 15% of vet clinics in the US become accredited. Our award recognizes us as one of the top animal… Read more
Spring 2011 Newsletter
April 20, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under News
Please take a look at our Spring 2011 Newsletter, which includes information about our upcoming Open House Celebration on May 7, and our exciting 2nd place award for AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year! Spring 2011 Newsletter… Read more
Are you too busy to brush your dog’s teeth?
March 7, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Dentistry
You’ve been told you’re supposed to brush your dog’s teeth. Maybe you’ve even made some strides in that department, but at the end of the day (or week, or month), it’s not getting done. Here are some suggestions to help you be more successful: Put a picture of your dog (or your dog’s teeth, if… Read more
Tailgating Party of the Year!
February 7, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under News
Tail wagging fun! On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Olathe Animal Hospital hosted a Puppy Bowl tailgating party in anticipation of Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VII on Sunday. You can find pictures from the event on our Facebook page, but needless to say, a good time was had by all! We want to extend… Read more
New bird, now what?
February 2, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Birds
We feel fortunate at Olathe Animal Hospital to have proactive owners who want the best for their new birds. A good bird owner realizes that, while a new bird may look and act perfectly healthy, a trip to the vet is one of the first and most important things to do. In fact, establishing a… Read more
Olathe Animal Hospital a Finalist for AAHA Practice of the Year Awards
January 28, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under News
We are so thrilled to share the news that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has selected our hospital as a finalist for the 2011 AAHA Practice of the Year Awards! This is such a huge honor, and we are so excited! The second annual AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year awards will… Read more
The Keys to Retrieving Escaped Birds
January 26, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Birds
Whether it’s accidental or intentional, letting a pet bird escape or get lost presents a nightmare situation for bird owners. Yvonne Patterson, bird owner, bird trainer, and President of Wings of Love, a 501c3 non-profit providing educational bird shows, wrote an article on retrieving escaped… Read more
Winter 2011 Newsletter
January 11, 2011 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under News
Click the link below for our quarterly newsletter! Winter 2011… Read more
Option for dogs who get car sick
December 15, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Dogs
Does your dog suffer from motion sickness? We now have an option ideal for treatment of motion sickness in dogs. It’s called Cerenia (maropitant), and just one tablet can alleviate the nausea associated with motion sickness for 24 hours. If you’re planning to do some traveling, but are… Read more
Context is Everything
December 15, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM
Filed under Behavior
If you’re walking down the street, and someone you don’t know comes up and gives you a hug without any kind of introduction, how would you react? Given the context, most people would probably display shock or fear on one end of the spectrum, or downright hostility on the other end of the… Read more


