Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 3% of the general pet population, and a whopping estimated 10% of older dogs and 30% to 50% of geriatric cats. At some point as a pet owner, you or another owner you know will likely be impacted by this disease. Despite CKD’s high prevalence, many pets aren’t [...]
We’re happy to announce that we have once again passed the evaluation for AAHA accreditation that is required every three years! Being AAHA accredited means we uphold a standard of care for our veterinary practice that only about 12-15% of other clinics across the United States and Canada are able to uphold. With over 900 [...]
We’re proud of the fact that we are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association—the only organization to accredit companion veterinary hospitals! 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We’re proud to announce that we made a top 10 list for the best vet clinics in Wisconsin! Best Things Wisconsin notified us that we were included on their list on Facebook. If you have Facebook, be sure to check out the post here! When asked how we and the other clinics were chosen, Best Things [...]
It’s that time of year again! The dreaded tick season! Many people think you can only find ticks up in the north woods. Unfortunately, that’s not true at all! Even tall, grassy areas in busy subdivisions get ticks, too! And, things could get worse throughout the summer if sticky, humid weather is a regular occurrence! This year is [...]
We’ve officially been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association—the only organization to accredit companion veterinary hospitals—for one year now! 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 to open our [...]
On February 2, we celebrated our two-year anniversary at OCVC! We are excited about all the new clients and pets we have met over the past two years and are eager to meet many more as we continue to grow our business. Our state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic at 8000 S. Howell Avenue. Oak Creek Veterinary [...]
