Eye Care for Animals - Lee's Summit, MO

08/08/2025

So sorry I left you all hanging without the trivia answers yesterday! 😬🫣Here they are…

1. Which mammal has the thickest fur?
Sea Otter 🦦

2. What land animal has the most powerful bite? Hippo 🦛

3. What animal has the highest blood pressure? Giraffe 🦒

4. What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat 🦇

5. What is a group of cats called?
A clowder 🐈

6. What is the smallest mammal in the world? Bumblebee Bat 🦇

7. A newborn kangaroo is the size of a…?
Grape 🍇

8. The age of a lion can be determined by its…?
Nose 👃

9. Where is the only place in their body that dogs have sweat glands?
Paws 🐾

10. How far away can a wolf smell its prey?
2miles 🛣️

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08/06/2025

What do you know Wednesday!!
We tested our staff and would love for you all to join in on our fun!
The trivia questions are listed below for easier viewing 🤓. If you know the answers, leave a comment!

1. Which mammal has the thickest fur?
2. What land animal has the most powerful bite?
3. What animal has the highest blood pressure?
4. What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
5. What is a group of cats called?
6. What is the smallest mammal in the world?
7. A newborn kangaroo is the size of a…?
8. The age of a lion can be determined by its…?
9. Where is the only place in their body that dogs have sweat glands?
10. How far away can a wolf smell its prey?

I will post the answers tomorrow 😊

07/21/2025

⭐️Please help us WELCOME our resident Dr. Stephanie Straw! ⭐️

Dr. Stephanie Straw discovered her passion for veterinary medicine early on, working as a veterinary assistant in high school and later as a veterinary technician during her undergraduate studies. While earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from California Lutheran University, she spent two summers in the Amazon rainforest researching squirrel monkey behavior.

Dr. Straw earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University in 2023. Following graduation, she completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency and Specialty Center. Dr. Straw joined Eye Care for Animals in July 2025 and will complete her residency program at the Lee Summit, MO and Chicago, IL practices. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, gardening, and riding her bike with her dog.

We are so happy to have her here and look forward to our clients/patients getting to meet her! 🩵

04/18/2025

We greatly appreciate the kind words!
Here at Eye Care for Animals Lee’s Summit, we strive to provide a pleasant and positive experience for our clients and their pets in addition to excellent medical care.

04/08/2025

National ZOO LOVERS Day!

Zoos are one of the most popular tourist attractions no matter where you travel! Many of these parks serve as breeding centers. They are relied upon when species are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. Zoos help provide education to the public about a broad variety of animals and their habitats.

Here are some fun EYE facts about animals you might find at your local zoo!!

*GIRAFFES have the biggest eyeballs of ALL land mammals! They are roughly the size of a golf ball.🦒
*FLAMINGOES eye color changes/fluctuates based on their diet, just like their feathers!🦩
*LIONS pupil size is THREE TIMES BIGGER than humans🦁
*LEOPARDS can see SEVEN TIMES BETTER than humans at night!
*CHEETAHS have black tear marks that reduce glare and help them focus on prey🐆

Next time you visit your local zoo (hopefully soon!), take a look at each animal's unique and interesting eyes!! 👀👀👀

04/04/2025

We love good vibes and getting feedback from our clients! 🫶🏼 🤩

03/28/2025

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03/26/2025

It's almost time to sign up for the ACVO Annual Service Animal Eye Screening Event. Mark you calendar for April 1st, next Tuesday!

"The ACVO®/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening is a philanthropic event that provides free, ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service & Working Animals each May. These exams are provided by those members of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® who choose to participate and volunteer their time and resources. The program benefits formally trained working animals who selflessly care for us all. Registration is open April 1st - 30th annually."

Please visit www.ACVOEyeExam.org for details on how to sign up.

03/19/2025

☠️☠️☠️Pet Poison Prevention Week☠️☠️☠️
We encourage you to learn about common household hazards and the simple steps you can take to keep your pets safe!!!
Many of our everyday items, including certain foods, plants, and household products can be harmful to pets. With awareness and precaution, you can help prevent accidental poisoning in your household!

If you are ever concerned that your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your nearest animal emergency center!

There are also poison control lines available as well, these usually have a consulting fee associated with them:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661

03/17/2025

☘️☘️☘️Happy St. Patrick's Day!! ☘️☘️☘️
May the luck of the Irish bring you a wonderful day! 🇮🇪☀️
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Please share your personal St Paddy's Day animal photos with us in the comment section!! 📸

03/13/2025

Happy National K9 Veteran's Day!!

This is a day to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs.
March 13, 1942, the Army began training for its new War Dog Program, the "K-9 Corps", marking the first time that dogs were officially a part of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Military dogs are important members of their units. They have their own retirement ceremonies, awards/medals, and memorial services.
These photos show just a few of the K9 heroes who have had a large impact during their service throughout the years.

We extend a big heartfelt thank you to all of our veteran K9 service members for their dedication to their training, service, and partners.

03/11/2025

Meet the doctor here at Eye Care for Animals Lee's Summit, Dr. Steven Sisler!

Dr. Sisler graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Veterinary School. He spent five years as an emergency veterinarian in Fort Wayne IN, at a multi-referral hospital before joining the residency program at Eye Care for Animals in 2002. He became a board certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is 2004 and a retinal specialist while serving the Greater Chicagoland area. Dr. Sisler left Eye Care for Animals in 2015 to take his family to Kenya. He and his family returned to the US and Chicago area in 2020, where he served as a relief doctor before relocating to Greater Kansas City as the full time doctor at Eye Care for Animals – Lee’s Summit in January, 2021.