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

Getting your cat to the Veterinarian

The average domestic house cat leads a comfortable, routine life.  A typical daily agenda might involve sleeping in a prime sun spot, chasing a favorite toy, or playing with that vase of fresh cut flowers.  What is NOT on a cat’s preferred agenda?  —–a visit to the veterinarian.  A trip to… Read more

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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

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

Does seeing fleas on my pet mean the flea treatment is not working?

Fleas continue to be a major health risk for many pets, not just cats and dogs.  Fleas cause many damaging diseases including flea bite dermatitis, tapeworms, anemia, bubonic plague, cat-scratch disease and bartonellosis. Flea populations start with a bang when the weather turns warm and humid… Read more

Open House Celebration

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

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

Tailgating Party of the Year!

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

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