Your Topeka Animal Hospital

Welcome to West Ridge Animal Hospital

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West Ridge Animal Hospital was founded in 1988. Since then, the veterinarians and staff of our animal clinic have been providing the highest quality in veterinary medicine and pet healthcare available to the Topeka, Kansas area. Almost all of our staff - from Dr. Trupp, Hospital Director to our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants - have pets of our very own.  So we know how important your dog, cat, bird, new puppy or new kitten is to you. The goal of our animal clinic is to make sure that West Ridge Animal Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, employs a warm and friendly staff, and puts your pets health first. 

Some of the most popular services offered by our Veterinarians are:

• Routine Veterinary Examinations
• Pet Dental Care
• Spaying/Neutering
• Puppy Shots and Kitten Vaccines
  
• Pet Surgery
• Emergency Veterinary Services
• Nutritional Counseling for Dogs and Cats
• Heartworm Prevention
• Flea and Tick Control
• Animal Radiology
• Animal Weight Loss Control 

Our Mission at West Ridge Animal Hospital ...

Working as a team to provide the utmost service and expertise.  

Ready to deliver whatever is required. for the

Absolute best care of our pets. With

Honesty, expertise, and unequivocal compassion.

We look forward to meeting you and the members of your pet family.

Featured Articles

Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

Keeping your cat active can help it burn calories and use muscles, tendons and ligaments that may often be seen catnapping. Burning calories is important for your cat. The more your cat moves and ...

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Does Your Young Dog or Puppy Have Pain or Lameness?

Young puppies are expected to be full of life and energy. They are enthusiastic about playtime, walks and exercise. Puppies will often follow you wherever you go, can disrupt your nap or quiet t ...

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Why Your Guinea Pig Needs Vitamin C But Your Dog Doesn’t

At West Ridge Animal Hospital, we all need to eat a complete and balanced diet. We feed our dogs and cats food developed by companies that study their nutritional needs, but if you study the list ...

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Feeling Apprehensive About Pet Treatment Involving Anesthesia?

Emergencies happen when we least expect it, and anesthesia could be a necessary component required to treat your pet. Treatment recommendations Trupp makes could also include dental care involvin ...

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Captive Reptiles May Have Nutritional Deficiency

Pet owners keeping reptiles in captivity as household pets sometimes find that their pet may have a nutritional deficiency. Metabolic bone disease is "the most common nutritional deficiency affec ...

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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Trupp believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventi ...

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Veterinary Topics

• We Help Your Pet With
  • Arthritis
  • Bloat & Gastric Torsion
  • Canine Distemper
  • Cancer
  • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
  • Dentistry
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Feline Distemper
  • Fleas
  • Parasites
  • Obesity
  • Mites
  • Luxating Patella
  • Leptospirosis
  • Heartworm
  • Hookworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Rabies
  • Roundworms
  • Salmonella
  • Tapeworms
  • Ticks
  • Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver Shunt
  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Seizures
• Choosing Your Pet
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
    • African Grey Parrots
    • Budgies
    • Canaries
    • Cockatiels
    • Lovebirds
    • Zebra Finches
  • Horses
    • Examining Your Horse
    • Horse Health
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Barns to Pastureland
  • Rabbits
    • Food & Housing
    • Handling & Restraint
  • Reptiles
    • Snakes
    • Turtles
      • Box Turtles
      • Red Eared Sliders
      • Tortoises
    • Lizards
      • Bearded Dragons
      • Blue Tongued Skinks
      • Green Anoles
      • Leopard Geckos
  • Ferrets
    • Ferret Health
    • Food & Housing
    • Behavior & Training
• Finding Your Pet
  • Animal Shelter
  • Breeder
  • Pet Shop
  • Rescue Agency
• Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
  • Obedience & Training
• Living With Your Pet
  • Grooming
  • Seasonal Care
  • First Aid
  • Travel
    • Planning and Preparation
    • Travel by Airplane
    • Travel by Car
    • Travel by Bus or Train
    • Camping with Pets
  • Saying Goodbye
    • The Decision
    • The Next Step
    • Help & Support
  • Mealtime
  • Recognizing Illnesses
• Today's Veterinarian
  • What We Do
  • What We Learn
  • You & Your Vet
  • The Veterinary Approach
• Vetopedia
• Video Newsroom
  • Health Topics
    • Itching Pets
    • Veterinary Ophthalmology
    • Generic Flea Products
    • Down & Dirty on Fleas
    • Dental Care For Pets
    • Senior Pets
    • Overweight Pets
    • Pain Management in Pets
    • Controlling Ticks
    • High Blood Pressure in Dogs
    • Battling Canine Cancer
    • Feline Retro Viruses
  • Technology and Science
    • Cloning Pets
    • Stem Cell Relief
    • Hi Tech Veterinary Medicine
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Pet Microchips
    • Veterinary Acupuncture
    • The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!
    • Fresh Breath and Straight Teeth
  • Other Interests
    • Online Pet Pharmacies - Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?
    • LabraDoodle
    • Pet Proofing Your Home
    • Avoiding Dog Bites
    • People Food for Pets
    • Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
    • Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
    • How Pet Food Is Made
    • Traveling with Pets
    • Winter Dangers for Pets
    • Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
    • Pet Internet Sources
    • Purebred Rescue Groups

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  • The Bird Dance
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