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, [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
