Millcreek Animal Hospital

06/26/2024

MAH has been nominated in the 2024 Erie's Choice Awards contest. At MAH we strive to provide the highest quality medical care while remaining a local, non-corporate, small business. We love the connections we make with your families and value your ongoing support. Please take a moment to vote for our hospital this year. Nominations will remain open until June 30th!

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06/25/2024

Dr. Cabanillas had a great first day at MAH. Thank you to everyone who gave her a warm welcome. The highlight of her day was baby Bourke parakeet, Ozzy……so cute!

06/20/2024

Your bird's appointment is ready to be scheduled! Experience hometown care with Dr. Cabanillas. She looks forward to serving you and our community. Call us at 814-840-1738.

Millcreek Animal Hospital is a full service, AAHA accredited animal hospital.

06/18/2024

Please use caution all summer long with hot pavement on paw pads. Your dog is a loyal companion and will follow you even if their pads are burning. Also, keep all exercise for cooler times of the day, not mid-afternoon, to avoid heat stroke. 🥵

06/14/2024

Last week Dr Jenny and Mara went to visit the pets of Brevilier Village to donate their yearly wellness care. This is MAH’s third year of supporting their Haven program. Animals are a beautiful gift to all of us. In nursing homes, they provide comfort, companionship, mental stimulation and therapy to seniors. We can’t think of a better mission to donate to!!

06/12/2024

RECALL INFORMATION:

06/07/2024

A feel good story that should be shared.
MAH had this precious baby come to us very ill with panleukopenia (kitty parvo), which is often fatal. Sometimes we get really lucky and can use blood from a past survivor to help save lives. Thanks to Mary Grace at Orphan Angels we were able to do just that. They came to the rescue with “Catzilla’s” blood and this little baby was discharged today. We love when local organizations can work together to save lives. ♥️

06/03/2024

Time is flying by and June is here! Call to establish your furry, feathered, and scaled friends with Dr. Cabanillas! In addition to offering traditional veterinary services, she is excited to bring a new level of exotic care to Erie! Appointments can be made by PetDesk or 814-840-1738. 🐾🐍🐢🦜🐰

05/28/2024

June is quickly approaching and our extended evening hours with Dr Jenny and Dr Cabanillas are too! Monday and Tuesday evenings we will have appointments until 7pm! 🌙

We will also have urgent care walk in appointments saved for those in need every day. (We’d of course love the heads up if you are coming. It will help us streamline your wait if you bring a copy of your vaccine history) 🏥

We love our dedicated and supportive MAH families. Thank you for choosing our non-corporate, family owned hospital. ♥️🐾

05/27/2024

Today, we honor the fallen heroes, both human and animal, who fought for our freedom. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Have a safe and happy !

05/25/2024

Our feline friends can be so particular about how they like things. Here are some helpful tips to promote good drinking habits.

Is your cat not drinking enough water? Consider using glass or ceramic bowls instead of noisy, cold, and/or bacteria-retaining metal or plastic ones. Place bowls in quiet areas away from litter boxes and busy paths. Elevate bowls for senior or less mobile cats. Keep cleanliness a priority, ensuring fresh water daily and regular washing with soap and hot water. Provide at least one bowl per cat and separate bowls if you have other pets as a way to avoid conflicts. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3wzKDaK.

05/23/2024

Download PetDesk today!

05/18/2024

Our very special friend Wynn became very ill this week and finding a veterinarian capable of helping him was quite difficult. Even the specialty practices weren’t staffed to help. It is so important to have an established veterinary relationship, have regular exams and do preventative blood work. Thanks to Dr. Cabanillas (who is not yet in the office) and AVETS, Wynn is on the mend. We are so excited that Dr. Cabanillas loves avian medicine!! Schedule your bird’s routine care appointment today! 814-840-1738

05/10/2024

Dr. Jenny is accepting new patients! For our working families, she will be offering evening hours on Mondays and Tuesdays in addition to our typical hours starting in June.
Dr. Jenny loves so much in veterinary medicine, but really enjoys: solving difficult medical cases/second opinions, managing chronic illnesses, dermatology, hospice and palliative care, and creating long lasting bonds with her patients and their people!
If you would like an appointment with Dr. Jenny, please call 814-840-1738 or use our Petdesk app!

05/07/2024

In honor of small business week!

05/03/2024

Without further ado, Millcreek Animal Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Mikkela Cabanillas to our family practice. Dr. Cabanillas, or “Dr. C” for short, is from Erie PA. Her interests in veterinary medicine include soft tissue surgery and companion exotic medicine. She also loves to find ways to practice fear free for all species. She is looking forward to giving back to her community by helping out all creatures!

Dr. Cabanillas will be seeing an array of birds and reptiles. She will also be providing rabbit care and some dentistry, all areas in veterinary medicine that have been lacking in Erie. She will be officially starting June 24th and by popular demand filling up. Please call to establish your feathered, scaled, or furry friend soon!

Welcome to MAH Dr. Cabanillas!! 🐾🦎🦜🐇

04/28/2024

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Wild baby bunny season is from March-September. EARS does not have a wildlife licence that is required to handle wild bunnies. We can not treat wild bunnies or their babies, please call a wildlife rehabilitator.

04/24/2024

Dr Ivy LOVES feline medicine so much she prepared a continuing education lesson for our staff on feline friendly handling techniques! We learned all about kitty preferences and how we can make them feel more comfortable during the exam and during tests. Well done Dr Ivy!!
Dr Ivy is accepting new patients and would enjoy nothing more than a full feline day! 🐈

04/17/2024

MORE EXCITING NEWS!!!!
In addition to welcoming birds and reptiles patients, starting June 1st MAH will have evening appointments until 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays! Dr Jenny will be working the late shift both days to better serve our working families! Stay tuned for more new information! 🐾🐾

04/14/2024

MAH has so many exciting new things coming!
In addition to offering veterinary care to birds, we welcome new reptile patients starting in June!!
New patient/appointment forms can be completed on our website. We will be calling to schedule soon! Help us share the exciting news!!! 🐍🦎

04/09/2024

MAH is pleased to announce that we will begin accepting bird patients on June 24th. To schedule an appointment for your feathered friend, simply visit our website and fill out a request form. We will be contacting everyone shortly to schedule! 🦜

04/06/2024

Ensure your furry friends safety by keeping them at home and up-to-date with their identification. Due to anticipated crowd control issues, MAH will be closed on Monday, April 8th!

04/03/2024

FROM THE DESK OF DR. IVY:

Your cat’s hearing is approximately four times more sensitive than yours (65 kHz in cats vs 20 kHz in humans), and your cat hears higher frequencies than you, including ultrasound. However, she cannot localize sounds very well and because her sense of hearing is so sensitive, she perceives loud noises when we think we are talking in a normal voice. The noise of other cats, other animals, and strange people often startles cats.

To help keep your cat calm:
Try to keep the noises low around your cat, especially when she may be getting stressed due to an unfamiliar environment or person.
Help dampen noise when she is in her carrier by using a towel to cover the carrier.
Play soothing music in your home if she is becoming agitated remember to use a low, soothing voice when talking to your cat to help keep her calm.

Dr. Ivy loves feline medicine and has many tips to help soothe and calm your visits. Thank you Dr. Ivy!! 🐈

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from our family to yours!!

03/28/2024

Our family is growing and we can’t wait to share the exciting news! Stay tuned!! 🦜

03/27/2024

Did you know there is a poison hotline for pets? The ASPCA Animal Poison Control hotline is available 24/7, 365 days a year. They do charge a consultation fee, but is a service that is well worth it when toxic ingestions are at stake. Their phone number is (888)426-4435.

Coming into Easter, please remember chocolate, macadamia nuts, and lillies can be common holiday toxins.

03/23/2024

National Puppy Day is here! Our tiny canine companions bring us so much joy. Share a picture of your precious MAH pup!