Bringing your pet in to receive their vaccinations every year may seem like a hassle, but being proactive about your pet’s health  could save your pet’s life and keep your pocketbook from being overtaxed. Our team at El Paso Animal Hospital would like to explain why vaccines are so important to your pet’s well-being and [...]

Summer in Kansas brings an increased risk for illnesses caused by ticks and mosquitoes. The best solution to keep your dog healthy is preventing them from being infected. Our team at El Paso Animal Hospital wants to ensure you feel educated on the diseases these parasites transmit, and how to best protect your dog. Ticks: [...]

Is your pet’s pancreas poised for a painful problem? Pancreatitis is a dangerous, potentially deadly inflammatory response that affects cats and dogs. Unfortunately, many pet owners are unaware of this condition, and may dismiss the warning signs. During the holiday season, El Paso Animal Hospital sees an increase in pancreatitis—especially in dogs—because indulgent owners unknowingly [...]

Your pet cannot efficiently cool themselves by sweating, and instead, mostly relies on panting to circulate air through their mouth, to cause evaporation and cool themselves. This method alone is not sufficient when temperatures reach record-breaking numbers, which makes your pet vulnerable to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that causes inflammation and cell death throughout your [...]