Old Town Veterinary Care

This post is a response to a review, that was posted by daughter of our client. The case was about two 14 weeks old Yorkie puppies, that was presented to our clinic. These puppies each weighing 1lb at 14 weeks were not seen by our clinic until they were sick, the second one was presented to emergency clinic before coming to ours. They both were very small for their breed and age. Both puppies were infected with intestinal parasites. Both were treated for intestinal parasites and hypoglycemia. If you feel that my staff and I were negligent in any way, please, refer these cases to the Vet. Medical Board and we will be happy to transfer their records.

As spring is just around the corner, it is time to think about flea and tick prevention. Merial has just released their newest product, NexGard, a Canine chewable, 30 day flea and tick preventative. We have all sizes available for those who would like to make the switch from a topical treatment to an oral treat. For more information, you can stop by our clinic during normal hours or check out Merial's website http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/Pages/index.aspx

With Thanksgiving just about 2 weeks away, we wanted to let you know that our office will be closed Thursday November 28th through Sunday December 1st. We will reopen at our normal time of 7:00 am on Monday December 2nd. If you have any animal health questions during this time, please contact Blue Pearl in Lee's Summit at 816-554-4990. They will be open 24 hours during the holiday weekend and will be happy to assist you.

Interesting Fact of the Day! The top 5 deadliest toxins for cats are: 1) Organophospate insecticides 2) Carbamate insecticides 3) Termite gas fumigants containing sulfuryl fluoride 4) Zinc phosphide insecticides 5) Snail baits containing Metaldehyde.

Bailey's Choice Treats has issued a voluntary recall of their Chicken Jerky treats due to possible contamination with Salmonella. So far, there has been no reported cases of illness. The affected lot # is 132881. Salmonella more commonly causes illness in people so please wash your hands after handling any pet food and treats. Bailey's is recommending for anyone who has purchased these treats to return them at the point of purchase for a full refund. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact Bailey's at 770-881-0526 or [email protected] or online at baileyschoicetreats.com.

Happy Halloween! In order to help you keep your 4 legged family members safe, we just wanted to remind everyone to keep a close eye on your pets as ghosts and goblins head to your door for Trick-Or-Treating. Chocolates and other candies are just one of the dangers that can pose a problem for our pets tonight. Costumed children can be especially frightening for our shy pets as well as the costumes themselves on our pets can pose a hazard, preventing them from being able to s...ee as they join you in your festivities. Mischievous people can also pose a risk to pets left alone outside, so please keep your pets inside. If you have any concerns, you can reach Blue Pearl for any after hours emergencies at 816-554-4990 or the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435. There may be a fee associated with a call to the Animal Poison Control Center but it is well worth the peace of mind. Have a safe and happy Halloween! See more

Just a friendly note to remind you to start treating your pets for those pesky fleas and ticks. Dr. Dryden, our favorite parasitologist at K-State, said this year is going to be an especially bad year for ticks and we're already seeing evidence that tick season has started with a vengeance. Dr. Snyder and one of our staff members have currently seen live ticks where they live and this is in an area where they haven't seen ticks before! Ticks are not just a nuisance to you a...nd your pet but can cause a host of diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, and Erlichiosis. Please stop by our clinic during our business ours to pick up a package of Frontline. We are currently running the buy 3 get 1 free or the buy 6 get 2 free promotion through the summer. If you have any questions about ticks and tick borne diseases, please give us a call and we'll be happy to assist you. See more

Hartz has issued a voluntary withdrawal for Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs due to testing positive for unapproved antibiotics. Currently there is no link between the antibiotic and reported illnesses in dogs who've consumed chicken jerky made in China. If you have any concerns please contact our clinic.

Nestle Purina and Del Monte have issued a voluntary recall on their treats. These treats, made in China, have tested positive for 4 antibiotics not approved for use in the United States and 1 antibiotic that is approved for use in the United States but must be undetectable when used in food producing animals. Nestle Purina's recall includes Canyon Creek Ranch and Waggin Train treats. Del Monte is recalling the Milo's Kitchen Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers. Please discard these treats immediately. As of now, the companies are currently saying the antibiotics do not pose a health risk to you or your pets. If you have any further concerns, please give us a call at (816)461-5556 and we will try to assist you as best as we can. Thank you!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Posted below are a couple of links reminding everyone of the holiday dangers to our pets this time of year. While it may be tempting to spoil them since they are such important members of our families, please do so by sticking with animal friendly options such as a special new toy, yummy dog and cat treats, or even a small amount of canned food. Our pets love a special treat now and then and you'll enjoy having a happy and healthy pet over the holidays! Thank you for your continued support of our clinic and we hope to see you next year for continued care for your four legged family members!