Harmony Hill Animal Hospital

10/31/2026

🐶 BEFORE YOU ADOPT: THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD!

Those beautiful eyes, gorgeous coats, and incredible intelligence make Australian Shepherds easy to fall in love with.

But is an Aussie the right dog for your family?

Before bringing one home, here are a few things worth considering!

🏃 ENERGY, ENERGY, ENERGY!
Australian Shepherds were developed to work. Most need substantial daily exercise, mental stimulation, and opportunities to stay busy. A quick walk around the block usually isn't enough.

🧠 SMART DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN EASY!
Aussies are incredibly intelligent and often learn quickly. But without consistent training and enrichment, that intelligence can lead to some creative mischief!

🐑 HERDING IS IN THEIR DNA!
Don't be surprised if your Aussie tries to herd other pets, children, or anything else that moves. Appropriate training and supervision are important, especially around young children.

🛁 THAT BEAUTIFUL COAT NEEDS WORK!
Their double coats shed and require regular brushing. Seasonal shedding can be especially noticeable.

❤️ THE RIGHT HOME MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
For an active household willing to invest time in training, exercise, and enrichment, an Australian Shepherd can be a wonderful companion.

But for someone looking for a low-maintenance, laid-back dog, this breed may not be the best match.

Of course, every dog is an individual, and personality, age, and background matter just as much as breed!

At Harmony Hill Animal Hospital, we believe choosing the right pet for your lifestyle is one of the first steps toward a happy, healthy relationship.

💬 Aussie owners, tell us! What's something you wish you'd known before bringing yours home?

10/28/2026

🐾✂️ EXCITING NEWS!✂️🐾

We're excited to welcome Megan, our new full-time Professional Pet Groomer, to the Harmony Hill family! 💜

Megan brings over 10 years of grooming experience in the Kansas City area, and we're thrilled about the quality, consistency, and attention to detail she brings to her work. Her commitment to great communication with pet owners makes her an especially wonderful addition to our team!

🎉 LET'S CELEBRATE WITH A GROOMING SPECIAL! 🎉

🐶 NEW GROOMING CLIENTS: 20% OFF your first groom!

🐩 RETURNING GROOMING CLIENTS: 10% OFF your next groom if your pet has not been groomed at Harmony Hill in the past 3 months!

📅 Appointments must be scheduled by November 6, 2026, but your grooming appointment can take place after that date!

Whether your pet needs a fresh haircut, a bath, or a little pampering, Megan is ready to help them look and feel their best!

📞 Call us at 816-476-4760 to schedule your appointment!

💜 Join us in giving Megan a warm welcome!

Local Family-Owned & Operated Full-Service Veterinary Clinic - Well & Sick Pet Exams, Vaccines, diagnostic testing, surgery, online pharmacy, grooming, etc.

10/28/2026

🎃 THE CANDY BOWL PROBLEM! 🍬🐾

Halloween is almost here, and while the candy is a treat for us, some of it can be dangerous for our pets!

Here are a few things every pet owner should know:

🍫 Chocolate — Contains substances that can be toxic to dogs and cats. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially concerning.

🍬 Xylitol — This sugar substitute, also called birch sugar, can be extremely dangerous to dogs. It can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar and potentially serious liver damage.

🍭 Candy wrappers — Even when the candy itself isn't toxic, wrappers can cause choking or gastrointestinal problems.

🐾 Curious pets — Dogs have a remarkable talent for finding things they shouldn't eat, especially when those things smell delicious!

So what should you do if your pet gets into the Halloween candy?

Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control service right away. The type of candy, amount eaten, and your pet's weight all matter when determining the risk.

And please don't try to make your pet vomit unless a veterinary professional specifically instructs you to.

A little prevention goes a long way! Keep candy bowls and trick-or-treat bags safely out of reach.

💜 From all of us at Harmony Hill Animal Hospital, have a fun and safe Halloween!

10/26/2026

🐾 ASK A VET MONDAY!

Ever wonder why your veterinarian recommends bloodwork when your pet seems perfectly healthy?

After all, they're eating, playing, and acting like their usual self. So what's the point?

Here's something many pet owners don't realize: Some health conditions can begin developing long before there are obvious symptoms.

Routine bloodwork can help us evaluate things like kidney and liver function, blood sugar, and red and white blood cell counts.

It also helps establish a baseline for YOUR pet, giving us something to compare against as they get older.

Does every pet need the exact same testing? Of course not! Age, medical history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors all play a role in what we recommend.

At Harmony Hill Animal Hospital, we believe understanding your pet's healthcare is just as important as the care itself. 💜

That's why we're starting Ask a Vet Monday! Each week, we'll answer common questions, clear up misconceptions, and share helpful information to keep your four-legged family members happy and healthy.

💬 Have a question you'd like us to answer? Leave it in the comments!

📍 Harmony Hill Animal Hospital | Kearney, MO

10/26/2026

🐾✨ Everything your furry bestie needs to look and feel PAW-FECT! 🐶🐱💖
😻 BIG NEWS, CAT PARENTS! We’ll now be offering cat grooming FULL TIME! 🎉 We can’t wait to pamper even more of our feline friends!
🎄🐾 The holidays are coming up fast, and our appointment spots are filling quickly! Don’t wait until the last minute to get your fur babies holiday-ready. ❤️
📞 Give us a call today to get on the schedule! Let’s get those tails wagging and those whiskers looking wonderful just in time for the holidays! 🐶🐱✨
💕 Your pets deserve a little extra pampering, too!
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10/22/2026

💜🐾 Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 🐾💜

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians who make such a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our entire team!

Veterinary technicians are there for it all — comforting nervous pets, monitoring anesthesia, assisting with surgery, running diagnostics, administering treatments, educating clients, and providing compassion when pets need it most. Their knowledge, skill, dedication, and heart are essential to the care we provide every day.

At Harmony Hill Animal Hospital, we’re incredibly grateful for the technicians who go above and beyond to keep our patients safe, advocate for their well-being, and make every visit a little less scary. ❤️

To our veterinary technicians: thank you for your hard work, your compassion, and the countless things you do that often go unseen. Our patients are better cared for because of you, and our team is stronger because you’re part of it!

Help us celebrate our amazing veterinary technicians this week! 💜🐶🐱

10/12/2026

Does your furry friend need a good spa day?🛁😻🐶
Give us a call to get your pet on the schedule!

10/01/2026

🐾✨ Last-minute grooming opening! ✨🐾
We had a cancellation for tomorrow, which means one lucky pup can snag a spot! 🛁✂️
Is your furry friend due for a fresh bath, tidy trim, or full spa day? 💕🐶
📞 Give us a call to grab the opening before it’s gone!
We can’t wait to pamper your pup! 🐾🫧

09/29/2026

📞🐾 Calling all pet parents! It’s time to schedule your dog or cat’s next grooming appointment. Let’s get those tails wagging and whiskers shining! ✨🐶🐱

09/15/2026

Dogs and cats deserve spa days too🛁🐕🐈

Give us a call to get your furry friend scheduled!