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 [...]
The sun is shining and the ice is melting! As the warmer months start to make their debut, fleas and ticks are also hopping around as well. Be sure to keep your pet protected from harmful diseases caused by fleas and ticks by using monthly prevention! Oak Creek Veterinary Care is offering a promotional stamp [...]
Oak Creek Veterinary Care is proud to announce the launch of our new app! With just the touch of a button, you can access your dog or cat’s medical records, schedule appointments, order food and medications, and get loyalty stamps while you’re at it! When signing up, you will automatically receive your first loyalty stamp. [...]
With the change in weather lately, you might feel like you’ve moved to Alaska! OCVC wants to help keep those furry family members warm and safe during the winter months. We have provided some extra tips and tricks for going outside during this time of year. Booties: Booties can help protect their paws from salt [...]
Trying to find the perfect Christmas present is a challenge! Shopping for all shapes, sizes, and age groups can be a little overwhelming, but, Oak Creek Veterinary Care is here to help! Check out our list of fun presents for the fur babies and grand-dogs at home: ♥ Sweater ♥ New collar and leash ♥ [...]
