February 2, 2020, marked our 5-year birthday here at Oak Creek Veterinary Care! It is such an honor to be part of such an up and coming community that is constantly growing. When we first made our mark here in Oak Creek, there wasn’t too much to be seen. We’ve been able to watch the [...]
As many of us know, Australia is currently in a state of crisis due to excessive bushfires. Bushfires are a common occurence in Australia during the summer season, which is opposite of our summer here in America. With the heat reaching record highs and a long-lasting drought, the chance of fires heightens immensely. This particular [...]
Along with providing exceptional medical care for our patients, at OCVC we also want to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for our patients’ human families. We know many of us are looking for online options for our purchases. OCVC wants to assist our clients in getting the recommended prescriptions, food, and supplements at [...]
It’s hard to believe we’re getting so close to the end of the year, but it’s time to start preparing for the holidays! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s always nice to have a game plan in mind when it comes to your pets—and I don’t mean football! Thanksgiving is often brought to [...]
It’s getting close to that spooktacular time of year. Halloween! Time to get dressed up, scare your friends, and best of all, get lots of candy! It’s a great time for us, but to some pets, it can potentially be a real nightmare. There are a lot of things during the Halloween season that [...]
September 28th is World Rabies Day. Time to ask yourself, “How much do I really know about rabies?” Of course, we know our veterinarians instruct us to vaccinate our pets yearly, but do we really know why? Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system. It can cause disease in the brain, which [...]
Today, August 28, is National Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. A day where we sit down and take time to remember those we have loved and lost. While most of us are aware of the fact that we are likely to outlive our beloved pets, it is still hard when it’s time to say goodbye. Today [...]
We’re coming up on that wonderful time of the year! Time to celebrate being one of the 12-15% of veterinary practices that are AAHA accredited! Established in 1933, AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) was founded in order to ensure clients are taken care of with the highest standards of excellence. With on-site evaluations and over [...]
Come out and join the party at Drexel Town Square for the Dog Days festival! There will be over 40 vendors, agility demonstrations, dock jumping, and a costume contest! To top it off, there is no admission fee! Some local restaurants will also have booths set up for food to keep you full and happy. [...]
The Easter bunny has finally arrived! Planting colorful eggs filled with chocolate candies and getting together for a family feast is what most look forward to around this time of year. However, almost all Easter candy is toxic to dogs and cats. The excitement can be almost blinding when we have the little ones searching [...]
