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 [...]
Franklin Now recently posted an article on the top business news stories for 2015. We’re proud to say we’re #6 on the list! 2015 was a wonderful year for us. We opened at the end of January and have been thriving ever since. We love meeting all of our new clients and love watching Drexel [...]
Oak Creek Veterinary Care would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday–no matter which one you choose to celebrate! Here are some great tips from dogster.com on how to keep your pets safe during the holiday season.
