Happy National Dog Day!
We’re Celebrating AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day!
We are proud to be able to celebrate this special day today–a day only12%–15% of all practices in the U.S. can celebrate! According to AAHA’s website, unlike human hospitals, animal hospitals are not required to be accredited—and the majority of them aren’t! We know your pets deserve the best care, which is why we chose [...]
National Pet Fire Safety Day–Keep Your Animals Safe, Oak Creek!
Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Bil-Jac and The Red Cross created some great tips to help keep you and your pets safe: Determine which family member will be responsible for each pet. Know where your pets hide, as this may be the first place they go if there is a fire. Plan to bring your [...]
Keep Those Dogs Safe This Summer–Leave Them Home in the Heat!
It’s summer here in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, where temps and humidity levels are usually at their highest. We’ve all heard about it, but does it ever really sink in: kids and dogs being left in cars on hot days, often resulting in fatalities. Many of us have dogs who absolutely love car rides and would give up a [...]
Important Changes to Our No-Show/Cancellation Policy
At Oak Creek Veterinary Care our patients and clients always come first! We realize coming to the vet is time consuming and not often an easy task. In order to make your experience less stressful we have made a few changes to our Cancellation/No-Show Policy. Changing this policy allows us to better utilize time, giving [...]
Are You a Responsible Pet Owner?
You might be looking at this question and saying to yourself, “Of course I am!” Being a responsible pet owner comes in many different forms, and with February being Responsible Pet Owner Month, we thought we’d highlight a few of these important areas. It’s a commitment! Bringing any pet into your home requires some type [...]
Is Bacteria Building Up In Your Pet’s Mouth?
You bet it is! In fact, your pet’s oral health is very similar to your own. Imagine not brushing your teeth for a day, a week, or even a year. That’s a lot of bacteria! According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by age three, [...]
Will Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Dog?
With colder temperatures and Halloween on the horizon, we know that means another change is coming soon: daylight saving time. It’s time to fall back! Some might think of it as a way to stay out later the night before or get an extra hour of sleep in the morning. Others–especially those with dogs and [...]
Happy Cat Month!
It’s hard to believe summer is nearing the end. Back-to-school season is in full swing and those furry friends of yours are either excited to finally get some relaxation in or maybe a little sad their human friends are gone for the day. September is Happy Cat Month, and we have a few tips to [...]
Did You Know We Have a Pharmacy Line?
We love to make things convenient for our clients. Did you know we have a pharmacy line that you can call to order refills on prescriptions, preventatives, food, and supplements? Simply call 414-301-9374 and leave your name, pet’s name, medication/food needed, and phone number. Technicians check the messages throughout the day. Please allow 24 to [...]
