Starch Pet Hospital

Starch Pet Hospital We are dedicated to providing quality, progressive medicine and surgery.
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The mission of Starch Pet Hospital and University West Pet Clinic is to treat each and every one of our patients with the same care and compassion that we would give our own pets. We stress the importance of client education, preventative care and open, honest communication.

Is your pet scratching, shaking their head, or dealing with smelly ears? It could be more than just an itch. Ear infecti...
06/21/2025

Is your pet scratching, shaking their head, or dealing with smelly ears?

It could be more than just an itch. Ear infections are painful, especially in pets with allergies, and can cause hearing loss if left untreated.

Swipe through our top tips to help keep your pet’s ears clean, healthy, and infection-free. 🩺

Questions on your pet’s ear health? Contact us today!

In honor of   tomorrow, we are celebrating all the dads who give belly rubs, throw the best tennis balls, and never say ...
06/14/2025

In honor of tomorrow, we are celebrating all the dads who give belly rubs, throw the best tennis balls, and never say no to "just one more treat." 🐾💙

We’d love to hear how you are celebrating!

Summer activities (fireworks, thunder, etc.), can trigger anxiety in pets. Check out some of our comforting tips for hel...
06/12/2025

Summer activities (fireworks, thunder, etc.), can trigger anxiety in pets. Check out some of our comforting tips for helping them out. As a reminder - we're here to help with treatment options tailored to their needs! Reach out to us today. 💙

A friend: someone who’s always there, brings joy, and never judges – sounds like your pet, right? 🐾💛 Getting ahead of   ...
06/07/2025

A friend: someone who’s always there, brings joy, and never judges – sounds like your pet, right? 🐾💛

Getting ahead of (tomorrow) we’re celebrating the loyal companions who make every day brighter (and a little furrier).

Comment a photo of your BFF!

Summer is (almost) here, and so are heat, humidity, and skin flare-ups. From itchy paws to sunburned noses, your pet’s s...
05/31/2025

Summer is (almost) here, and so are heat, humidity, and skin flare-ups. From itchy paws to sunburned noses, your pet’s skin needs a little extra TLC this season. Swipe through our tips for keeping your pet’s coat healthy all summer long!​

🐾 Have a question? Contact us today!

05/30/2025
Whether you're graduating from college or veterinary school – we want to congratulate you on your hard-earned success! 🎉...
05/29/2025

Whether you're graduating from college or veterinary school – we want to congratulate you on your hard-earned success! 🎉 ​

To our future veterinarians, vet techs, and animal care professionals—thank you for choosing a path that makes a difference in the lives of pets and their people! ​

Check out mentorship and externship opportunities here: https://bit.ly/42PzA9C

Drop a 🎓 in the comments if you or someone you know is celebrating this milestone! ​

As we enter the holiday weekend, here are some quick pet safety tips to remember. ​Please share this post to help keep o...
05/24/2025

As we enter the holiday weekend, here are some quick pet safety tips to remember. ​

Please share this post to help keep other pets in our neighborhood safe! 🐶🐱​

With Memorial Day and outside parties around the corner – now is the time to make sure your pet is microchipped (and if ...
05/22/2025

With Memorial Day and outside parties around the corner – now is the time to make sure your pet is microchipped (and if already, make sure their info is up to date!)​

A microchip is a safe, permanent form of ID that helps lost pets find their way back home. ​

Need to get your pet microchipped, or update their information? Call us today!​

Keeping your pet up to date on vaccines is one of the best ways to protect them from serious (and often preventable) dis...
05/17/2025

Keeping your pet up to date on vaccines is one of the best ways to protect them from serious (and often preventable) diseases like rabies, parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis, and more.​

If your pet is due for a vaccine, or if you are unsure, please call us today. ​

🩺You can help stop the spread of disease in your community sharing this post to your stories!​

Zodiac signs by breed... 👀 ​While every pet is one of a kind, we can’t help but see the similarities! Do you agree with ...
05/15/2025

Zodiac signs by breed... 👀 ​

While every pet is one of a kind, we can’t help but see the similarities!
Do you agree with these matches?

Address

2222 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15152831576

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