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Our hospital is open Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm and on Saturdays we are open from 7:30am until 12:00pm. The office is closed on Sunday.

Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital is a comprehensive pet care hospital. The Services List on our home page details the core services we offer. If your pet needs something that is not listed, give us a call. We’d be happy to answer any questions you have.

Yes! We are accepting new patients and look forward to meeting you and your beloved pet! Please give us a call at (785) 843-5577 to schedule your first appointment.

Yes. Patients are seen by appointment. Emergency cases are also accepted during office hours.

After business hours, contact BluePearl Pet Hospital in Overland Park.

We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Care Credit.

Sorry, no. Payment is required at the time of service.

House calls can be arranged. Please call to discuss this with one of our veterinarians.

For most pets, spaying or neutering is recommended at approximately 6 months of age. Prior to surgery we examine each pet to help determine the ideal time for them to undergo this surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery.

This is a blood test that is run prior to surgery. It examines organ function, cell counts, and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and to assess ability to heal following surgery.

Procedures involving removable sutures require them to be removed 10-14 days following the surgery.

No, we do not offer traditional boarding. However, we do offer specialized overnight care for geriatric or special needs pets. Please see the description under Services for more information.

Yes. Because of an increase in heart worm positive dogs and the spread of tick borne diseases in dogs and cats, we recommend year-round monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention.

No. We are not open 24 hours a day to provide around the clock nursing care, but we do have a skilled member of our nursing staff check on hospitalized patients between the hours of 8:30-10:30 pm. Each patient’s needs are addressed before they’re tucked in for the night, and then a staff member reports at 7am to perform morning treatments.

A 12-hour fast is required before surgery. Please remove food by 7:30pm the night before surgery. Water can be offered until midnight the night before surgery.

Please drop off your pet for surgery at 7:30 am.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center (855) 764-7661

Yes! Pets should be vaccinated to protect them from many highly contagious and deadly diseases. Experts agree that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Even though some formerly common diseases have now become uncommon, vaccination is still highly recommended because these serious disease agents continue to be present in the environment.

The pet’s lifestyle, related disease risks, and the characteristics of available vaccines are considered when creating a vaccine protocol. We recommend most pets get “core” vaccines, which include rabies, feline panleukopenia, feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus infection, canine distemper, canine adenovirus type-2, parainfluenza, and canine parvovirus infection. Additional “non-core” vaccines such as feline leukemia, canine kennel cough, canine leptospirosis, and canine influenza may be appropriate based on the pet’s particular needs.

Acupuncture is the insertion of a needle into specific locations to treat imbalances in the body. This allows the body to heal itself naturally by restoring balance. The acupuncture points are chosen based on a thorough examination and Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis. This is different from a conventional Western diagnosis and requires additional training by a veterinarian in TCVM (traditional Chinese veterinary medicine).

Acupuncture can be used to treat many conditions. In the United States, most people think of acupuncture as a means to treat musculoskeletal and neurological diseases like arthritis pain and disc disease. Acupuncture is also highly effective in complimenting the treatment of most medical conditions including heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disease, disorders of the skin, and even cancer. Acupuncture can also be used along with conventional therapies to either minimize side effects or enhance treatment.

Laser therapy is the application of infrared light at specific wavelengths to stimulate damaged cells, allowing them to heal faster than they would on their own. Laser therapy also has the added benefit of increasing circulation to the damaged tissue, which helps to bring in nutrients, flush out toxic by-products of inflammation, and reduce pain. It is a non-invasive alternative to surgery.