Hickman Mills Animal Hospital

07/29/2026

“Is this normal?”
We hear this every single day — and honestly, we get it. Pets do weird stuff.
Eating grass… zoomies at 10 PM… cats screaming at the void… dogs acting like they’ve never been fed in their entire lives.
Sometimes it’s normal.
Sometimes it’s a sign something’s off.
If their behavior feels new, dramatic, or suspiciously extra, we’re here to help figure out what’s going on.
Call us — we speak fluent pet drama

07/22/2026

🐾Did you know? 🐾
Pets are experts at hiding pain and illness. By the time they show obvious signs that something is wrong, they may have been uncomfortable for weeks-- or even months.

That's why routine wellness exams are so important. Regular checkups allow us to catch health concerns early, keep vaccinations up to date, monitor weight, and help your furry family members live longer, healthier lives.

💙When was your pet's last wellness visit?

Share a photo of your pet in the comments-- we'd love to see the adorable faces we're helping keep healthy! 🐶😺

📞Call us today 816.761.2304 to schedule your pet's next wellness exam. Your best friend deserves the best care.

Send a message to learn more

07/07/2026

Good Morning!
We had a Good Samaritan stop in this morning with a small-ish dog she found running on her property yesterday. He appears to be a Boston Terrier (mix?), intact male. Found near 99th and Potter. He does not have a microchip. We have attached a photo below. If you recognize this dog, please contact our office to verify some identifying features. If you don’t, can you please share this post to help spread the word?? We would love to be able to help him find his family!

07/01/2026

Good evening,

We are still experiencing phone complications at the office. Please bear with us as we navigate these issues. We will be communicating with some phone as we do have one line currently, but there will be mainly email and text message communication until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

06/29/2026

Hello HMAH family!

We are currently getting the phones serviced!
If you need something please email us, use the messaging PetDesk App, or stop by and we would be happy to help you!!

Thank you for you understanding and support!

We will send out messages when they are back up and running.

06/28/2026

ATTENTION HMAH FAMILY!!!!

🩸 BLOODWORK SPECIAL!
From Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3, we’re offering 10% off all bloodwork sent to the lab. If your pet needs a wellness screen, senior panel, or follow‑up labs, this is a great time to get it done. Give us a call at 816-761-2304 to schedule or go online to our NEW website and book your appointment today!

Happy Fourth of July!!!

06/23/2026

🎆 Heads up, pet parents!
We’ll be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th for the holiday.
Make sure your furry friends have everything they need before the festivities — especially those noise‑sensitive pups and kitties.

🐾 Also a quick scheduling note:
Our doctor will be out of the office on Monday, July 6th.
The hospital will still be open for tech appointments, pickups, and questions, but no doctor exams that day.

Send a message to learn more

06/22/2026

Fireworks are cool…
Your pet’s opinion? Absolutely not. Hard pass. Zero stars.

As we head into the loudest night of the summer, here are the top July 4th dangers for pets — and how to keep your little gremlin safe:

🔥 Fireworks
Big booms = big panic. Pets can bolt, hide, or injure themselves trying to escape the noise.

🍗 BBQ Foods
Bones, onions, corn cobs, fatty meats… basically everything on your grill is a “nope” for pets.

🧨 Firework Debris
Spent fireworks smell fascinating to dogs. They’re also toxic. Classic combo.

🌭 Dropped Snacks
Your dog will absolutely find the one rogue hot dog someone dropped under a lawn chair.

🪓 Crowds & Open Gates
More people = more chances for accidental escapes.

✨ Quick Safety Tips:
• Keep pets indoors in a quiet, secure room
• Turn on TV/music to help drown out fireworks
• Update microchips & ID tags
• Skip table scraps (their stomach will thank you)
• Walk dogs early before the noise starts
• If your pet needs anxiety meds, call us ahead of time

Let’s keep the celebration fun for you — and stress‑free for them.
Your pet doesn’t need fireworks… they are the fireworks.

06/08/2026

Veterinarians and vet med staff are people! Treat others as you would like to be treated.
We have a zero tolerance policy for rudeness, hate speech, threats, emotional manipulation etc.

05/26/2026

If you and anyone you know is having financial constraints but still need to update your babies vaccines please reach out to Pet Resource Center for the upcoming vaccine clinic!!!

You can get your pets vaccinated for free on Saturday, May 30, at Pet Resource Center of Kansas City.