BlogsOf Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital

What Does a Cat Need to Be Healthy? Although cats may seem as if they are largely self-sufficient and require little care, especially compared to their canine counterparts, realistically, they need just as much specialized attention to remain happy and healthy. To...

How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let...

How to Spot Pet Diabetes November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a month dedicated to educating pet owners on the signs and management of this endocrine disorder. By learning how to spot the following signs of pet diabetes, you can help them get the treatment they...

5 Halloween Pet Safety Tips  As October 31 approaches, you may be planning all sorts of spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you include your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by following our team’s top five Halloween pet safety tips.   #1:...

Follow These Tips to Prevent Pet Obesity National Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls on October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight all year long. More than half of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or obese, which can lead to serious...

How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden...

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although young pets can...

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2021 I feel sure you guys are getting tired of hearing about the struggle we are facing by being short staffed with veterinarians. Trust me, probably not as tried as I am of being short on veterinarians. I speak for all of us at Bear Creek when I...

When You Hear the Name DR. AMY JORDAN…for this newsletter, it was about time Dr. Jordan was highlighted. Below are some testimonials from clients, friends, and staff members about who she is as both a veterinarian and person. Enjoy! Dr. Jordan is and awesome vet. She...

In the past I have spoken about clients that were difficult. Let me talk about the clients that make this job worth doing. People talk about why they got into a specific field; and, in veterinary medicine, people always say that they really love animals. I get it, so...