Mon - Fri      8 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday      8 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday         Closed

751 Watson Dr, Ste A

Kearney, MO 64060

Give us a call at (816) 476-4760, or leave us a message using the contact form above!

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Heartworms are transmitted exclusively through mosquitoes, from one animal to another. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it ingests young heartworms called microfilariae. These microfilariae develop into infective larvae within the mosquito's body within two weeks. When the same mosquito feeds on another animal, it can transmit these infective larvae, causing infection in the new host. Unlike in dogs, infected cats typically don't have microfilariae circulating in their blood, and therefore, infected cats are unlikely to pass on the heartworm infection to another mosquito.

In a word, yes, pets should be given flea & tick preventatives year-round.  It is a myth that all fleas & ticks die during the winter months.  While some die and others become dormant, certain species remain active, even when temperatures are below freezing.  

We have treated pets with both fleas & ticks during every month of the year, so please consider year-round preventatives for your pets.

There are differing opinions on this subject among veterinarians.  Several factors should be taken into consideration when making the decision on when to spay or neuter your pet.  Some of these factors include sex, breed, environment, activity, and size, among other considerations. 

Recent research indicates that larger breed males that are neutered early (<1 year) are more likely to sustain ACL injuries.

Ultimately, you should consult your veterinarian to discuss the pros & cons of spaying or neutering your pet at an early or late age.

Currently, we do not offer after-hour emergency care.  If you believe that your pet requires emergency care after-hours, we refer to Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (913) 722-5566, Blue Pearl - Overland Park (913) 642-9563, or Kansas City Animal Emergency (816) 492-6006.

The overwhelming majority of our appointments are scheduled.  If you are in need of immediate care, please call our staff to see if we can accommodate your pet's needs.  We will do our best to work you into our schedule if possible, but the last thing we want is for you to lose valuable time in the event that we cannot see your pet immediately.

If your pet ingests a substance that you believe is toxic after hours, you may call the 24/7 Pet Poison Control Center at (855) 764-7661 for an $85 consult fee.  If this occurs during business hours, please call us for assistance.  It is imperative that you seek treatment as soon as possible as treatment options are limited after 1-2 hours post-ingestion.

An exam includes a nose to tail examination of your pet.  Our Veterinarian will evaluate your pet's heart-rate & sound, respiratory rate & sound, eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, skin, coat, joints, and abdomen.  After evaluation, the doctor will discuss any exam findings and recommend appropriate treatment options.

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