Blue Springs Animal Hospital

We provide affordable and comprehensive wellness plans for puppies and kittens to ensure they receive essential vaccinations, parasite prevention (including fecal testing and deworming), nutritional guidance, and early socialization training. We aim to set your new pet up for a healthy, happy life through tailored plans that cover core and optional vaccines, heartworm prevention, and growth monitoring.

We offer essential core vaccines, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo (in dogs), and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleukopenia (in cats), to protect your pets from life-threatening diseases. Vaccination schedules are tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors, ensuring maximum immunity while avoiding unnecessary stress.

We provide thorough heartworm testing and prevention programs for dogs and cats in Kansas City-area communities. While dogs primarily are affected, heartworm remains a serious risk for cats, too. Prevention is the only safe option for cats, whereas dogs can be tested annually while receiving preventive medication year-round.

Using the latest guidelines from the CDC and Missouri-specific data, we recommend and evaluate safe, effective flea and tick prevention products tailored to your pet’s needs, lifestyle, and environment. We emphasize the risks of tick-borne diseases like Lyme, Ehrlichiosis, and Cytauxzoonosis, which are prevalent in our area.

We conduct fecal testing by centrifugation—a more reliable method than traditional testing—at each puppy/kitten wellness visit to detect intestinal parasites like hookworms and roundworms. Initial deworming is done on-site, followed by regular retesting and treatments based on ongoing results to eliminate parasites effectively.

Our in-house lab provides rapid, accurate CBC (Complete Blood Count) and Chemistry Panels, allowing us to diagnose infections, monitor organ function (kidneys, liver), and assess internal stability before anesthesia or surgery. This advanced diagnostic capability ensures timely treatment and peace of mind.

We utilize state-of-the-art digital radiography to diagnose conditions such as broken bones, internal organ abnormalities, ingested foreign bodies, and chronic issues like dental decay or arthritis. Images are directly shared with specialists for second opinions and collaborative care, ensuring accuracy and comprehensive treatment.

We utilize veterinary ultrasound technology to visualize internal organs like the liver, kidneys, bladder, and heart without invasive procedures. Additionally, guided ultrasound allows safe core biopsies or aspiration (samples from internal organs) when needed to assist in precise diagnostics or treatment.

We perform professional spay and neuter surgeries using strict aseptic techniques, pre-anesthetic screening, and IV fluids to monitor and ensure safety throughout the procedure. This routine surgery prevents unintended litters and reduces the risk of certain cancers and reproductive diseases.