Bull Creek Veterinary Service

01/22/2025

Today is National Yorkshire Terrier Day. Share a picture of your sweet little babies with us!

01/21/2025

Effective today: January 21, 2025.

This post serves to inform you of a recent change in practice policy regarding billing and payments. Our accounts receivable is growing beyond a healthy fiscal percentage and we cannot afford to shoulder this burden.

For services rendered or products purchased, all equine veterinary payments are due at time of service, unless prior arrangements have been made. We can keep a Credit Card or Care Credit on file for all absentee clients. For clients in good standing and current on all invoices, you can speak with Dr. Tim Hicswa, to continue your normal monthly services.

Thank you for your understanding and hope you all have a healthy and prosperous year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Timothy Hicswa, D.V.M.
Bull Creek Veterinary Service

01/16/2025

It’s a good time to start thinking about springtime readiness with your horses!

01/15/2025

Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? With the snowy weather, it is a great time to teach your old dog (or young) some new tricks. Share a picture with us of your furry friends. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

01/13/2025

Meet Winnie, our featured pet of the week. Winnie is roughly eight years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines and is heartworm negative. She loves to run and play outside. Winnie will do best with children over 12, and no other dogs or cats in the home. If you are interested in adopting Winnie, please contact the Barry County Animal Shelter at 269-948-4885.

01/06/2025

Meet Toothless, our spokes-dog of the week. Toothless is a giant teddy-bear, with the sweetest soul and we just love him. Thank you Toothless for making our day brighter!

01/03/2025

Allergic Reactions are no joke! Mina has had her fair share of allergic events, so she spent some time with us yesterday to make sure she’d still be her cuddly, precious self after her vaccines yesterday. We all couldn’t resist those cuddle moments!

Dogs can show allergic reactions from mild to severe from many factors that very depend on the allergen and each individual animal.
Some symptoms include:

Skin: itchy skin, bumps, rash, loss of fur
Eyes: Runny, itchy, or red eyes
Nose: Sneezing, runny nose
Digestive system: Vomiting or diarrhea
Swelling: Facial swelling, near eyes, muzzle, or ears.
Respiratory system: coughing or wheezing.

If you think your dog is having an anaphylactic reaction which could be life threatening,
seek emergency care immediately.

01/01/2025

Hastings, Here's to a fantastic new beginning and achieving great things in 2025! Join us as we strive to make this year truly remarkable! 🥂🌟

12/30/2024

Meet Ollie, our featured pet of the week. Ollie is approximately one year old, spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines and is heartworm negative. She loves to play and run, and would do best in a single dog home. If you have room in your heart for Ollie, please contact the Barry County Animal Shelter at 269-948-4885.

12/30/2024

Ensure your furry friends stay cozy this season with our top tips for keeping them warm all winter long! ☃️🐾 Don't let the cold weather get your pets down, check out our blog for more! ❄️🐶

By Gina Hardter Winter is right around the corner, and when you’re considering getting out your warmest coat, don’t forget about your furry friend as temperatures begin to drop. All animals react differently to the cold. Even dogs considered to be “cold-weather” breeds, such as huskies and S...

12/29/2024

Out with the old, in with the new year's resolutions for our furry friends! What healthy habits will you be implementing to keep your pet in top shape this year? Share your pet's wellness goals with us! 🐾✨

12/28/2024

While long-haired dogs like huskies can handle cold weather better, remember that all dogs are vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Avoid leaving any dog outside for extended periods in the cold. 🐾❄️

12/25/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas.

12/23/2024

Meet Norma, our featured pet of the week. Norma is a mixed breed, she is approximately 8 months old, spayed, heartworm negative and current on vaccines. She is always full of energy, loves to play and is a wonderful happy girl. If you are interested in Norma, please call the Barry County Animal Shelter at, 269-948-4885.

12/21/2024

Resist the temptation to share your favorite foods with your pets! Many human foods can be harmful to our furry friends. Keep them safe by sticking to their regular diet and treats. 🐾

12/20/2024

We would like to address recent concerns that have arisen regarding Librela. Zoetis remains confident in the safety and efficacy profile of Librela, and how it is helping dogs experiencing osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Like human health medications, there can be adverse events with any medication for animals, and it’s very important for pet owners to work closely with their veterinarian to determine the best care for their pets.

-With more than 21 million doses distributed globally, and only 3500 adverse reactions have been reported. 1 dose = 1 treated animal.

-Librela has undergone robust testing and has been approved as safe and effective for controlling osteoarthritis pain in dogs.

-Zoetis stands firmly behind the safety of Librela and its ability to provide relief for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis pain.

-Within the FDA Standard Adverse Event Review, there is a more detailed analysis which gives context to Librela and all of the cases reported in dogs including age distribution, and a comparison of adverse events reported with use of other OA related products.

If you have any questions regarding Librela, please give us a call, at 269-948-2222, to discuss further.

12/20/2024

December is National Cat Lover's Month. Our feline friends bring so much joy, laughter, companionship and enrichment to our lives. Whether you have one or many, their purr-sonalities brighten our day. Lets see how your felines bring you joy.