KANSAS LIFESTYLE

Kansas Pets News


Large Animals

Live Poll

Have you vaccinated your horses against West Nile virus this year?

Large Animals

Kansas Confirms West Nile Virus in Horses

Multiple horses in four Kansas counties have tested positive for West Nile virus, with all cases in unvaccinated or unknown-status animals.

Kansas Confirms West Nile Virus in Horses

Pet Health

Pet Health

Bats and Skunks Linked to Kansas Rabies Cases

Wildlife identified as the leading source of rabies infections in Kansas for 2026.


Reptiles

Live Poll

Would a snake in your car vent make you worry about driving?

Reptiles

Snake Emerges From Car Air Vent in Kansas

A Kansas driver's TikTok video of a snake slithering out of her dashboard vent has drawn more than 1.1 million views.

Snake Emerges From Car Air Vent in Kansas

Veterinary Medicine

Live Poll

Should states invest more taxpayer funds into large-scale veterinary diagnostic infrastructure?

Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University Broke Ground on Diagnostic Lab

The new facility will bolster the state's capacity to detect and manage emerging animal disease threats.

Kansas State University Broke Ground on Diagnostic Lab

Wildlife

Live Poll

Do you feel safe when encountering local wildlife in your community?

Wildlife

Kansas Tarantulas Have Emerged for Mating Season

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks noted increased spider activity across the state.

Kansas Tarantulas Have Emerged for Mating Season