As we head toward the conclusion of 2020 and into the New Year, there are a few items we would like to touch on in order to keep everyone prepared and keep your fur family safe and healthy. Keep a close eye on your pets medications and food at home. You probably have heard that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
We are closed on Monday for Fourth of July, but we wanted to leave you with a few safety tips for an enjoyable weekend. It’s best to leave your pets home when you go out to celebrate the festivities. The summer heat, crowded gatherings, and loud noises can all be problematic for your pets. If you [...]
Oak Creek, are you ready for some more restaurant announcements?! Pizza Man, Five Guys, Chipotle, Potbelly, Orange Leaf, and another to-be-named pizza place are going up at Drexel Town Square across the street from us! For more info, read here: http://www.biztimes.com/2016/05/04/five-guys-potbelly-coming-to-drexel-town-square/. Also, take a look back at one of our earlier posts for more exciting [...]
WE HAVE GREAT NEWS TO SHARE!! We are so excited to announce that last week our clinic became 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 [...]
