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Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Heart Disease in Pets: A Veterinary Cardiologist’s Perspective
Caring For Your Pet
American Heart Month 2025
February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about heart health – not just for people, but for our beloved pets, too! As a veterinary cardiologist, I often encounter misconceptions about heart disease in pets that can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Meet Ghost: A Brave Dalmatian’s Journey to Recovery
Dogs
When two-year-old Dalmatian Ghost was struck by a car, his life changed in an instant. Thanks to the quick actions of our emergency service team and the generosity of a very special blood donor, Ghost is now on the road to recovery. Here’s a look into his remarkable story.

Understanding Heart Murmurs and Common Heart Conditions in Pets
Health Tips
Heart health is essential for pets, as their hearts play a critical role in circulating blood throughout the body. Whether it’s a lively dog or a calm cat, a healthy heart ensures pets can enjoy life with ease, respond to exercise, and handle stress more effectively.

A Complete Guide for First-Time Pet Owners: How to Prepare for Your New Furry Friend
For Pet Owners
Welcoming a new pet into your home is an exciting experience, but it also comes with many responsibilities. Whether you’ve adopted a puppy, kitten, or older pet, knowing how to properly care for your new companion is essential to ensuring a happy, healthy life together.

A Life-Saving Surgery: Dug’s Battle with Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)
Case Study
Meet Dug Stark: Dug is a 48kg male neutered Bernese Mountain Dog who came to our hospital in a critical state, presenting with lethargy, vomiting green bile, and a distended abdomen. His owners were deeply concerned after noticing his bloated belly and increased discomfort. Time was of the essence, as Dug was showing signs of a life-threatening condition: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV).

Leptospirosis: A Risk to People and Their Pets
Diseases and Viruses
Martini originally presented in late July for further evaluation of increased thirst and urination that had been noted for several weeks. Martini had then had some vomiting, lethargy, and inappetence for the last few days.

Laparoscopic Procedures
Veterinary Services
One way Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty provides care for pets is through advanced laparoscopic procedures, offering minimally invasive surgery that results in quicker recovery times, reduced pain, and more.

Pet Owners Guide: Healthy Pet Checklist
Health Tips
Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty has been serving our community since 1992. When it comes to your pets, we know that keeping them healthy and happy is a top priority. Whether a new or a seasoned pet owner, staying on top of your furry friend's basic care needs is essential.

Dr. Weinstein
Hospital News
In 2023, we welcomed Dr. David Weinstein, Kansas’ only board-certified veterinary neurologist, to our hospital. With deep roots in Kansas and an impressive journey in veterinary medicine, Dr. Weinstein brings unparalleled expertise and a passion for providing top-notch care to pets in our community.
Nutritional Cardiomyopathy: Still A Major Problem In Dogs
Caring For Your Pet
Though the case numbers have reduced in the past few years, the emergency and cardiology departments at MVES and OPVES are still seeing too many dogs develop life-ending complications of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) secondary to their diets, termed “nutritional cardiomyopathy”.