According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), veterinary care providers classify 59% of dogs and 61% of cats as being overweight or obese. Our Oak Creek Veterinary Care team wants you to understand that maintaining your four-legged friend at a healthy weight can add years to their life and help them remain energetic [...]
Veterinary visits are necessary for your pet’s health and wellbeing, but the stress they can cause can be problematic. Our Oak Creek Veterinary Care team doesn’t want you to dread your pet’s veterinary appointments, so we provide tips to prepare your four-legged friend for a stress-free veterinary visit. #1: Understand why a stressful veterinary visit [...]
This time of year can be quite hectic for families with school-aged children, but have you ever wondered how your pet feels about the back-to-school transition? Well, wonder no more because our Oak Creek Veterinary Care team has invited your furry pal to offer their perspective on this annual rite of passage. Hello Humans! As [...]
You want your feline friend to lead a long, healthy, and comfortable life. However, as cats age, they commonly develop degenerative joint disease that can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Feline arthritis is a painful and debilitating degenerative condition that affects 60% of cats older than age 6, and 90% of cats older [...]
Does the distant rumble of thunder cause your pet to run for cover? Perhaps the vacuum cleaner’s whirr sends them into a panic, and fireworks’ booms cause them to frantically seek out a hiding place. Noise aversion is a common but often misunderstood condition that can transform a happy and well-adjusted pet into a terrified, [...]
Believe it or not the ticks are out… temps above the mid 30’s are all these parasites need to become active!!! While we are still waiting for it to feel like summer, the ticks are very happy with our current warm up. Fortunately, keeping your pet safe from these tiny but troublesome parasites can be [...]
Canine Influenza, commonly known as the dog flu, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by two specific types of the canine influenza virus (H3N2 & H3N8, which most dogs have no immunity for). Though canine influenza has similar symptoms to human influenza virus like fever and fatigue, the canine influenza is NOT currently known [...]
Our furry family members offer us so much and ask for so little in return. This Valentine’s Day show them how much they are truly appreciated and loved by giving them the best gift: good health! You shouldn’t wait until your pet is sick before seeing a veterinarian! Instead you should take your pet to [...]
One of the ways our veterinarians can continue to provide excellent care for your furry family members, is by attending continuing education classes and seminars. Dr. Toro and Dr. Burguete will be fulfilling their continuing education credits in the upcoming weeks and will be out of the office. If your pet is a patient of [...]
Thanksgiving, like many Holidays, is a day where many families and people come together to celebrate and eat lots and lots of good food. Although there are always cautions to take on what your furry family member is fed, there are also some foods your pet can enjoy! Sweet potato (plain, with no seasoning) [...]
