Hello, fellow pet lovers! It’s that time of year again: the school bell is ringing, and the kids are heading back to their desks. While parents are reveling in a bit of peace and quiet, our furry, feathered, and scaly friends might be feeling a little left out. Those long summer days of constant playtime [...]
This month consider spoiling your 4-legged family members with unique activities and treats! Here is a list of some activities you or your pooch can participate in throughout the month. Adopt a Dog: If you’ve considered adopting a dog, National Dog Month can be a great time to add another family member. Check with local [...]
We are so excited to announce the arrival of our fifth veterinarian! Please join us in giving a big welcome to Dr. Flowers! Dr. Kelly’s love for animals was clear at an early age! Growing up on a hobby farm outside of Waukesha, she cared for dogs, cats, sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks, geese, and chickens. [...]
Oak Creek Veterinary Care welcomed a new member to the team – Gerbil! Gerbil is a 1.5-year-old Crested Gecko who was adopted and rehomed in our clinic lobby on Friday April 26th! COMMON NAMES: Crested gecko, New Caledonian crested gecko, eyelash gecko SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhacodactylus ciliatus ADULT SIZE: 7 to 9 inches, including their prehensile [...]
March is Poison Prevention Month! To raise awareness here is a list of 10 toxins every pet owner should be aware of. For more specific information please visit www.petpoisonhelpline.comPet Poison Helpline: 855.886.7965#1: ChocolateChocolate is the perfect treat for any holiday – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, all of which make this toxin number one! [...]
Happy New Year! We are officially 1 month into 2024 and we have had some updates to our clinic!! Currently, our lobby is being remodeled! This remodeling process started the construction phase on December 8th, 2023 and was expected to last about 8 weeks. It is close to getting done and we should be up [...]
In the wild, cats prefer to eliminate in sand or soil. When humans brought cats indoors as pets, they created the litter box, trying to simulate natural elimination conditions. While most cats don’t mind the box, cats can develop highly specific preferences, fear or pain-related aversions, or generalized stress, and they will eliminate in other [...]
While our goal had been to restructure our Paw Print Program in 2024, we had to announce last week the unfortunate news that this program will be discontinued entirely. The last day to earn paw prints was October 31st, 2023. We know for many of you this is disappointing news. In an effort to reward [...]
In general, cats are easily stressed. What seem like minor inconveniences to you can create intense inner turmoil for your cat. Your feline friend’s anxiety can manifest as a behavioral problem, physical illness, or both. Reducing your whiskered pal’s stressors is paramount to their overall wellbeing and long-term health. Our Oak Creek Veterinary Care team’s [...]
Pet ownership’s benefits are numerous, including improved physical health, lower blood pressure, and the ability to better cope with life’s stressors. In addition, numerous working pets have been specially trained to perform a variety of service jobs, including leading the blind, sniffing out bombs, and protecting people during seizures. With everything that pets do for [...]
