Dangerously Hot Weather!
What you need to know to keep your pets safe during dangerous heat temperatures KEEP YOUR PET INDOORS WHEN POSSIBLE Always Provide:• A well-shaded and ventilated shelter• Provide pets with …
Shelter Medicine
Cats and Lily Toxicity
Spring has officially sprung and with that comes the inevitable—flowers! While beautiful, one type of flower is hiding a dangerous secret for cats. Dr. Madison Minter, Shelter Veterinarian at Great …
Spring Forward with Heartworm Prevention
The weather is getting nicer, the flowers will start blooming soon and we’re all ready for spring to finally begin! Unfortunately, spring weather brings mosquitos and other parasites that can …
Valentine’s Day Pet Safety
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with this holiday comes the obvious: flowers and sweets. However, some of these common items gifted to loved ones for the holiday …
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Transcription Hello, my name is Ashley Flores. I’m the Director of Animal Behavior and Training and this is Goldie. I am Dr. Koehler, I’m one of the veterinarians. And I’m …
Pet Poison Prevention
Hello, I’m Dr. Rhiannon Koehler, one of the shelter veterinarians at Great Plains SPCA and this week is pet poison prevention week. So, we wanted to talk to you about …
Lily needs life-saving heart surgery
Lily was born in Foster care on Christmas Eve along with four sisters. When Lily came in for her spay surgery this month, our Shelter Medical team discovered a grade …
Winter weather warning from a shelter veterinarian
As arctic weather continues to surge across Kansas City, Dr. Rhiannon Koehler, DVM and Shelter Veterinarian at Great Plains SPCA, warns about the dangers of these frigid temperatures. “Winter weather, particularly …
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March is Pet Poison Awareness Month
March is Pet Poison Awareness Month. Our very own Chief Shelter Veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Taylor, DVM, highlights some helpful hints to keep your pets safe! Our Shelter Medicine Team provides the best …
Sweet Vera’s Story
After 120 total days at Great Plains SPCA, Vera has found her forever family! Every day we care for dogs and cats, like Vera, looking for a very special home. …