Dr. Kristin Nyren

01/06/2024

Today is National Cuddle Up Day. Will you be setting aside some time for your cuddle buddies today??? 😽😻🐶❤️❤️❤️

01/01/2024

12/25/2023

12/25/2023

Santa’s reindeer have been cleared for flight! Merry Christmas, everyone! www.amomentwithsanta.com 🎅🏻

12/18/2023

Please plan ahead for your pet! We do ask for 24 hours notice for all medication refills. Special order supplements and medications may be delayed because of the holiday. Thank you! 🐾💚

11/27/2023

Well, I've received a lot of questions today about "that new respiratory disease in dogs." So I thought it might be a good idea to share a resource for reliable information on the topic.

Dr. Scott Weese is a veterinary internal medicine specialist who works at Ontario Veterinary College’s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. He runs a fantastic blog called "Worms and Germs Blog" and has written a couple of posts about this "new disease." I've added the links below with the most recent post from today (November 27, 2023).

The long and short of it is this: it's okay to relax. We still do not have any evidence that there really is a new disease going around. It *might* be just a lot of hype around an outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC, sometimes called "Kennel Cough.")

Still, please read through Dr. Weese's article from today about precautions you can take if you feel concerned or like your dog might be in a "high risk" category.

As always, if you have any concern for your personal pet then the best thing to do is to call your veterinarian.

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/11/articles/animals/dogs/a-dog-owners-guide-to-navigating-respiratory-disease-concerns/

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/11/articles/animals/dogs/mystery-dog-respiratory-disease-or-not-and-antibiotics-or-not/

There’s been a lot of discussion about the state of infectious respiratory disease in dogs in the US. I’ve covered aspects such as what’s maybe going on,

11/24/2023

I had so much fun helping with a pre-flight check on Santa's reindeer!
They're getting ready for their biggest endurance event of the year, so there will be LOTS of veterinarians helping Santa out leading up to their big event, during, and even there to support their recovery afterwards. They'll need all their health certificates in order to travel to so many different countries! (Just like your pets who travel need health certificates from their veterinarian.)

My kiddos had never seen reindeer up close before so I'd like to think their serious faces were listening carefully as I told Santa about the health status of his team. ;-) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, V***n, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and even Rudolph are all in top performance shape!

Thank you to Kara Reese Photography for this amazing photo!

11/17/2023

This USDA credentialed veterinarian has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) member.

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, I will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo. 😁

11/11/2023

Here’s a look at our holiday hours for Thanksgiving. If you are in need of a supplement or medication that is special ordered for your pet, please order well in advance to hopefully ensure delivery. There will be delivery delays on most Chinese Herbs and supplements due to the upcoming holiday season. Thank you!

11/07/2023

There are so many helpful images about safe food for pets this time of year! What foods are you wondering about being safe to share?

11/04/2023

Cold weather is here whether we like it or not.

Here are some tips for helping out the outdoor cats who will be looking for some warm shelter!

Alley Cat Allies knows that wherever temperatures are dropping around the United States, caregivers are taking extra steps to help outdoor cats in winter.

10/22/2023

I haven't been great at routinely posting here, (life happens) but I did want to give a BIG shout out to the team that makes it possible for me to do my job.
I'd be lost without this amazing group!

As comes to a close, we would like to thank all of you for your words of kindness and encouragement. It means a lot to our staff. Also a big thank you to everyone who dropped off goodies for us this week. We all really appreciate it!

We love our techs and we know you do too! Thank you, everyone! 🩵🐾 🩺

09/01/2023

Do you know me? I am a female Golden Retriever found on Capital Drive and Barker Road in the City of Brookfield. If you have any information on me, please contact the Elmbrook Humane Society at 262-782-9261.
**Please note that I am NOT available for adoption at this time.**

08/13/2023

08/11/2023

Anyone in Washington County need a dog walker? Katelyn has a lot of previous experience with animals from working a a veterinary technician! ❤️

With an unshakeable enthusiasm for canines and the outdoors, she blended her greatest passions into her full-time profession as the Slinger Dog Walker. 

08/03/2023

How many times have you thought two puppies might be better than one? If you're raising one puppy, how hard could another be? Find out about Littermate Syndrome in the August newsletter, out now!
https://hubs.ly/Q01ZDWC80

07/02/2023

If you're out and about at all those fun summer events, remember to use a fixed-length, durable leash. It's also good to keep in mind that not all dogs are "dog dogs."

Stay safe! 😘

06/28/2023

With the ongoing poor air quality in the area, be on the lookout for any signs of respiratory problems in your pets. See the article below for symptoms to watch for.

Try to minimize outdoor activity. (Now is a great time for snuffle mats and food puzzles.) Keep windows and doors closed while running air filters and purifiers indoors. Be sure to change out your filters, too!

Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been triggering air quality alerts throughout the United States, threatening human and animal health.

06/28/2023

Thank you for this helpful info, WisCARES-Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, & Social Services

06/16/2023

Poor air quality can be as hard on animals as it is on humans. It's even harder for birds and brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds.

Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been drifting southward since March.

Limiting a pet's time outdoors while the air quality remains poor is the best protection. Indoors, keep windows closed and use a fan or air conditioner to keep the inside air moving. If air filters are an option, use them.

Keep an eye on your pets during walks, runs, and outdoor play. If they seem to be breathing harder than normal, tiring out quicker, coughing, having discharge from their nose or eyes, then take a break indoors. Call your veterinarian right away if you think your pet is having difficulty breathing.

Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been triggering air quality alerts throughout the United States, threatening human and animal health.

06/16/2023

Join us this Saturday at Veteran’s Park downtown Milwaukee for the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Pet Walk MKE from 8am-1pm. www.petwalkmke.com

06/15/2023

Update: the pup's family has been located 🥰

What a cute pup! Anyone recognize this little cutie?

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=635824435251527&id=100064719274991&mibextid=Nif5oz

***UPDATE***
Pup parents located, thank you for the help!
***
Recognize me? I was found on HWY C (Genesee St) south of I94. I will be on my way to HAWS shortly to make new friends. You can try the Waukesha Communication Center, 262-446-5070, first to see if I'm still hanging out with Officer Ritter. Otherwise call the good folks at Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha.

05/14/2023

We want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there - from all of us at the AVMA.

04/28/2023

What a great day to celebrate two more of our amazing veterinary receptionists—Catherine and Marian! Thank you for all that you do for IVS and our clients! We appreciate you! 💗

🐾 Catherine has been with IVS for 6 years! She has an adorable Great Pyrenees named Aurora and two cats—Bean and Louis! Catherine’s favorite part about working at IVS is getting to know all of our wonderful clients!

🐾 Marian has been with IVS for 1 1/2 years! She has 2 dogs, Dexter and Hazel! Marian’s favorite thing about IVS is learning about all the ways she can help pets live a longer, healthier, and happier lives!

04/26/2023

Get to know a few of our customer service team members here at IVS! Today we are celebrating Amy, Julianna, and Reese for Veterinary Receptionist Week! Thank you for all your hard work. We appreciate everything you do for IVS! 💗

🐾 Amy has been with IVS for the past 3 years! She has a fabulous American Bulldog Mix named Bertha (aka “B”). Amy’s favorite thing about IVS is getting to work with such a creative and cohesive team!

🐾 Julianna started with IVS 4 years ago! Her favorite part of working here at IVS is managing all the products you see in our reception area and helping with IVS events, in an effort to promote animal wellness and enrichment! Snuffle mats are Julianna’s forte!

🐾 Reese is coming up on her 2 year anniversary with IVS! Reese has a Welsh Terrier named Artemis, and 2 cats—Cougar and Mica. Her favorite thing about working at IVS is getting to meet all of our amazing clients and their pets!

04/25/2023

This week we are celebrating National Veterinary Receptionist Week! 💗 We are lucky to have 7 fantastic receptionists on our customer service team!

From the very first phone call to checking out after your appointment, Veterinary receptionists are crucial to the day to day running of IVS.

➡️ Receptionists play a pivotal role in our Fear Free standard of care. They make every effort to ensure an exam room is available for your pet upon arrival so you do not have to wait in the lobby area.

➡️ Receptionists help to start lab sample processing by taking in any dropped off specimens, and gathering the necessary information from the pet parent for the lab.

➡️ Receptionists are vital for fielding questions and urgent concerns from pet parents, and relaying those concerns to the technician and doctor teams in a timely manner.

➡️ Receptionists are incredible multi-taskers! From phone calls, emails, faxes, billing, prescriptions, and appointments, they are constantly working their hardest for our clients and our team!

We appreciate all that they do for IVS! Thank you Lisa, Julianna, Catherine, Amy, Reese, Marian, and Courtney!

You can read more about Veterinary Receptionist Week here: https://www.veterinaryreceptionistweek.com

04/01/2023

Here is a good guide for identifying some toxic members of the lily family. This time of year we receive many calls about cats eating Easter Lilies and later on in summer time, Stargazer or Daylilies. Even just the pollen from these plants can be toxic to cats.

Exposure to certain lilies can cause kidney injury, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, and more, depending on the type of Lily. Some of these symptoms can be life-threatening. Lily toxicity can affect both cats and dogs.

Read more about Lily toxicity in pets here: https://www.aspca.org/news/which-lilies-are-toxic-pets