Our friend Nino has a heart on his nose! We ❤️ it!
Show us your pet's unusual markings in the comments!
Our friend Misty was playing with a string when - oops! She accidentally swallowed it.
Cats often swallow string because the spines on their tongue - called papillae - face towards the back of their throat and make it almost impossible for them to spit things out. Strings, ribbons, hair ties - once they get caught by those spines, they're getting swallowed. Once they are swallowed, they can do some serious damage to the GI tract and usually require surgery to remove.
Luckily, Misty's owners saw her swallowing the string and came in immediately to have Dr. DeMarco induce vomiting.
There are no at home remedies that are safe to use to induce vomiting in cats, so if you think your furry feline friend has eaten something they shouldn't have, please call us right away!
One of our patients ran through a corn field and came home with friends.
These are various species of ticks in the nymph life stage and they are about the size of poppy seeds.
Ticks can be resistant to some forms of topical preventions, so be sure to speak with one of our veterinarians and make sure you have the most effective protection for your furry family members.
Today doesn’t just mark the first day of August, it’s also the start of Dogust, the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs! This wholesome holiday marks an honorary birthday for adopted shelter dogs, as their exact ones are often unknown.
Looking to adopt? Click here to find a VCA shelter partner: bit.ly/2OCi0QW #VCApets
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On this unprecedented World Veterinary Day, please join us in celebrating every veterinary professional who has dedicated themselves to caring for the world’s pets. #worldveterinaryday #lovevca
Social Distancing is important but so is your Pet's Health. Telemedicine is Now Available for our VCA Kirkwood Clients. Interested clients can call the office to set up your appointment.
Important points:
*Patients need to have been seen within the past 12 months at VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital
*If medication is needed, this could be either picked up at VCA Kirkwood, mailed trough our home delivery service or picked up at a local Pharmacy if possible
*Appointment times and doctor preference is subject to availability
We are thrilled to be here for our Clients. Remember that Care Club Clients have access to 24/7 Care Club Chat through their Care Club App as well.
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
Look at this GORGEOUS friend who came to see us last week. Curbside can be difficult on all of us, but when we have sweethearts like this to snuggle with, it makes things so much better.
Look at this GORGEOUS friend who came to visit us today! We are making sure all of your friends are getting all the love and support they need during their curbside appointments, but it makes it extra easy when they are very snuggly like this pup. 💙
