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Can Cold Laser Therapy Help Your Dog Heal After Surgery?

By Eagle Animal Hospital / September 7, 2021

Dogs may undergo different surgeries at the local veterinary hospital, from routine spays and neuters to caesarian sections and maybe tumor removal, their veterinarians may prescribe medication to help with pain. In addition to those meds, you can help your beloved companion recover faster through noninvasive treatments like cold laser therapy. Reduces Inflammation Cold laser…

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Can Dogs and Cats Get Arthritis?

By Eagle Animal Hospital / September 7, 2021

Yes, just like us, your cat or dog can get arthritis. Your special companions could also experience joint pain from this condition. While arthritis is common in both dogs and cats, the disease may be untreated and undiagnosed which is why it’s useful to visit your local animal clinic for an annual check-up. Why Arthritis…

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How Can Acupuncture Help Relieve Your Pet’s Pain?

By Eagle Animal Hospital / September 7, 2021

Like in humans, acupuncture relieves pain and discomfort in pets. The ancient Chinese practice of targeting acupoints using thin needles could be part of your pet’s health care plan. Veterinarians at Eagle Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in Kansas City perform acupuncture to complement and enhance the effect of other treatments like surgery and medication.…

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4 Ways to Prevent Heartworm Disease

By Eagle Animal Hospital / September 7, 2021

Pet parents in Kansas City and throughout Missouri are right to be concerned when it comes to heartworm disease. Parasitic worms called Dirofilaria immitis spread by infected mosquitoes cause heartworm disease that affects both cats and dogs. This disease is serious and potentially deadly as it may result in heart failure and organ damage. As…

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Do Dogs Have Seasonal Allergies?

By Eagle Animal Hospital / April 25, 2019

About this time of year, many of you pet parents may be experiencing itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing fits that never seems to end. Just like you, your dogs may be experiencing similar symptoms. One question we hear a lot here at Eagle Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is “Do dogs have…

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5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool and Comfortable This Summer, Pt. 2

By Eagle Animal Hospital / July 16, 2018

Welcome back to our blog! In our recent post, we began exploring ways to keep your furry friend cool, comfortable, and safe this summer. As a pet parent, you’ll do anything to keep your dog safe, healthy, and happy, and protecting them from the heat is one way to do this. Dogs, like humans, can…

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Puppy Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home a Puppy, Pt 4

By Eagle Animal Hospital / March 26, 2018

Hi there, and welcome back to our blog! We have been looking at some of the best ways to prepare for welcoming a puppy into your home. Our focus in the last few blog posts has been on the necessary puppy supplies you will want to get before you even bring your puppy home. From…

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Puppy Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home a Puppy, Pt 3

By Eagle Animal Hospital / March 12, 2018

Welcome back! Because spring is such a popular time for people to bring home new puppies, we have been spending some time in the last few blog posts looking at some useful ways to prepare your life and your home for your new furry family member. If you read parts one and two of this…

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Puppy Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home a Puppy, Pt 2

By Eagle Animal Hospital / March 1, 2018

Welcome back to the Eagle Animal Hospital and Pet Resort blog! Spring is a very popular time for welcoming a new puppy into the home. While it takes a lot of work, commitment, and patience, raising a puppy is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Planning and preparation prior to bringing your puppy home can…

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Puppy Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home a Puppy, Pt 1

By Eagle Animal Hospital / February 26, 2018

Welcome back! If you’re like many dog lovers here in the Kansas City area, the oncoming spring season is often a time when people experience “puppy fever,” and begin planning and preparing for welcoming a new furry bundle of joy into their lives. In our last post, we looked at some of the questions you…

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