Top Ways to Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Hydration is Key Drinking water is the most important way to keep your pets hydrated and healthy this summer. Always keep fresh drinking water out for your pet to ensure they don't become dehydrated. Limit Outdoor Activity Most pets love to spend time outside, especially with their beloved owners! Exercise is great for pets at [...]

5 FAQs About Pet Heat Safety

While you enjoy summer outings with your four-legged companion, prolonged exposure to high temperatures can be dangerous for them and, in some cases, life-threatening. To keep your pet safe during the summer, you need to be aware of how heat can affect your furry friend. Our Oak Creek Veterinary Care team responds to five of [...]

Keep Those Dogs Safe This Summer–Leave Them Home in the Heat!

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 [...]

Happy Cat Month!

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 [...]

It’s One of the Worst Tick Seasons on Record!

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 [...]

Meet the New Members of OCVC!

It’s been a busy summer here at OCVC, so we haven’t had the chance to introduce some of the latest members of our team. We’ve recently added three veterinary technicians and an additional receptionist to our team. Welcome to Jessica, Aelric, and Aubrie, our new technicians, and Robyn, or new receptionist! Check out our staff here! And don’t [...]

It’s Back to School Time!

Summer flew by and kids are already getting on buses to head back to school. If you have a dog, we’re sure they enjoyed the extra company during the summer that they don’t usually have during the school year. However, sometimes it can be an adjustment to get back into a routine–the same goes for [...]

Happy Fourth of July, Oak Creek!

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 [...]

Are you heat aware?

Here in Oak Creek, we went from a 40-degree weekend in mid-May to the 80s very quickly. Summer is finally upon us! During this wonderful time of year, please always be mindful of the risks when bringing your pets along with you for car rides. Cars heat up very quickly when they aren’t running–especially if [...]

We Had a Great Time at Fromm Petfest in Milwaukee!

It was a dreary day today at Fromm Petfest at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee, but we made the best of it and so many people still came out! We had fun games for the pets with prizes and great specials for new clients. Don’t forget to swing by and see us whenever we’re at an [...]

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