Shorewood Animal Hospital

03/16/2025

Shorewood Animal Hospital staff spent this snowy day celebrating the best way possible- with carbs. It was our second annual Bread-Off!

-Hosted by Dr Audrey Whang, this highly anticipated event always elicits much trash talk and good-natured ribbing throughout our staff as it approaches, and this year did NOT disappoint.

-Our categories include "best dressed" (best looking bread), "Highway to the savor zone" (best savory bread), "Miss lil sweet treat" (best dessert bread) and "Deserted Island bread" (the bread that you would take to be your only food source on a deserted island, ie best overall).

Audrey's Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough deservedly won best overall, and she got to take home the Best in Dough trophy!

We know you are sad you can't sample our breads... do you have a favorite from the photos???

02/27/2025

Hi! The high tomorrow is going to be 50 degrees... While fleas and ticks go dormant while it is freezing, winters in Wisconsin no longer stay freezing day to day.

Did your pup get their preventative this month? Check out our online store in the link below to get their next dose!

https://shorewoodah.covetruspharmacy.com/

02/19/2025

You may have heard in the news that "Save This Life Microchips" has unexpectedly shut down and unlinked its database from national registries. Here’s what you need to know and what to do:

· If your pet was microchipped at Shorewood Animal Hospital they DO NOT have a "save this life" microchip and you can stop reading ☺️

· If your pet’s microchip number starts with either 991 or 900164, then you have one of the Save This Life microchips.

· The microchips themselves remain safe and functional.

· However, due to the database shutdown, pet owners must take immediate action to ensure their pet's microchip information is accessible.

To prevent any issues if your pet ever goes missing, please re-register your pet’s microchip number as soon as possible at one of the following sites:
1. Free Registry Service at www.freepetchipregistry.com. This FREE registry is connected to the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, ensuring your contact information is available when scanned.
2. PetLink at 1-877-PETLINK (738-5465) or Petlink Registration. Register Save This Life microchipped pets with petlink.net for only $9.99 using the discount code: VEDCO.
3. HomeAgain at 1-888-466-3242 or homeagain.com. Register Save This Life microchipped pets with HomeAgain for no charge when using code EnrollSTL.

Unsure of your pet’s chip number or the company they are registered with? Call, email or text our hospital to have your pet's information retrieved or to schedule an appointment for a quick scan with a Universal Reader.

02/14/2025

01/21/2025

Help us End Pet Obesity!

Shorewood Animal Hospital is proud to join Hill's in their campaign to "End Pet Obesity"! There is no better time to start your pet's New Year's resolution to help your furry friend get back to a healthy weight.

Current studies show approximately 60% of dogs and cats are considered overweight or obese. While a little extra weight can be endearing, it can also bring with it risks of diabetes, urinary obstruction, heart disease, arthritis/joint disease, and other health conditions.

In 2025 we are starting a "Weight Loss Challenge" to get as many patients as we can down to their healthiest weight. When you come in for an exam and a doctor recommends a prescription weight loss diet, a team member will use Hill's Quick Recommendation site to create a custom weight loss plan and print out a coupon to use on your first bag bought here at the clinic. When you are due for a second bag you can come back into the clinic and the 2nd bag will be free as a thank you for participating. Once your pet reaches half their weight loss goal you can also come in for a free bag of healthy treats!

If you are concerned your pet may be overweight, or we have previously talked to you regarding your pet's weight and are now ready to get started, give us a call today for an appointment with your favorite vet!

414-962-6662

01/17/2025

During the second half of 2024 Shorewood Animal Hospital sold 49 cat fleeces and donated $367.50 to the Wisconsin Humane Society!

All of these cat fleeces are hand made by receptionist Trish and can be used to cover cat carriers on the way to our hospital, or just as a comfy cozy blankie for our kitty friends. They work extremely well when sprayed with Feliway cat pheromones like we do in all of our cat exam rooms!

For 2025, all proceeds from sales will be going into a fund set aside to help the pets of people who are experiencing homelessness or housing challenges.
Thanks for being such awesome clients and helping out our community!

01/15/2025

Scoop the P**p Program Continues in 2025

Thanks to a generous donation by the Shorewood Animal Hospital (renewing as the 2025 bag sponsor), the Scoop the P**p program will continue in the Village of Shorewood. The Shorewood Animal Hospital's donation in 2023 and 2024 allowed our volunteers to keep the stations fully supplied with bags so community members are able to keep our yards, sidewalks, and waterways clean as they enjoy taking their dogs for a stroll.

For more information, please visit the Scoop the P**p section of the Village website by clicking here: https://www.villageofshorewood.org/1055/Scoop-the-P**p-Shorewood.

01/03/2025

Hey cat owners! We have been hearing a lot of buzz about the novel bird flu that is now affecting our feline friends.🐈 Please read on or consult the attached article for more information.

The American Veterinary Medical Association has published an update with guidelines to protect our feline friends, and ourselves, from the novel avian influenza (bird flu) strain that has recently been spreading. An indoor cat, with no outdoor exposure, passed away from the bird flu it contracted from the raw meat diet it consumed on a daily basis. The brand of prepared raw food, Northwest Naturals, has since been recalled. As of 1/1/25, a second brand (Monarch Raw Pet Food) has also tested positive for the avian flu and has infected 5 other indoor cats. While this is currently mostly on the west coast, there are also known cases on cattle farms as far as Texas. Additionally, 20 exotic cats in a Washington animal sanctuary also sadly lost their lives due to exposure.

From what we know, the bird flu can be very serious for cats and even fatal. We strongly recommend following the AVMA guidelines by not feeding raw food or milk to your cats and limiting their outdoor exposure to wild birds as a precaution. If you must let your cat outside unsupervised it is recommended to remove any bird feeders in your yard that may be attracting cats to the area.

The following article has all the up to date information that the AVMA has to offer, and we will keep you posted as information is updated or changed. As always, we at Shorewood Animal Hospital are here to help keep our feline friends healthy and safe.

https://www.avma.org/news/novel-bird-flu-strain-continues-threaten-animal-public-health

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

We are closed today! If your pet needs immediate care please contact:

Bluepearl Veterinary Specialists at 414-540-6710. They are located at 2100 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale, just west of Green Bay Avenue. (Hours Vary)

WVRC Grafton at 262-546-0249. They are located at 1381 Pt. Washington Rd. in Grafton (Open 24 hours)

WVRC Waukesha at 262-542-3241. They are located at 360 Bluemound Rd. in Waukesha (Open 24 hours)

UrgentVet at 414-519-6030. They are located at 6969 Pt. Washington Rd. in Glendale (Holiday hours 12noon-8PM)

12/27/2024

Reminder we will be closed next week: here our our hours.
Please check your pet's prescriptions and food and order TODAY if you need a refill!

Tuesday, December 31st : Open 8AM-12 noon
Wednesday, January 1st : Closed

If your pet needs immediate care after hours, please contact:
-Bluepearl Veterinary Specialists at 414-540-6710. They are located at 2100 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale, just west of Green Bay Avenue. (Hours Vary)
-WVRC Grafton at 262-546-0249. They are located at 1381 Pt. Washington Rd. in Grafton (Open 24 hours)
-WVRC Waukesha at 262-542-3241. They are located at 360 Bluemound Rd. in Waukesha (Open 24 hours)
-UrgentVet at 414-519-6030. They are located at 6969 Pt. Washington Rd. in Glendale (Holiday hours 12noon-8PM)

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!

We are closed today. If your pet needs immediate care please contact:

Bluepearl Veterinary Specialists at 414-540-6710. They are located at 2100 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale, just west of Green Bay Avenue. (Hours Vary)

WVRC Grafton at 262-546-0249. They are located at 1381 Pt. Washington Rd. in Grafton (Open 24 hours)

WVRC Waukesha at 262-542-3241. They are located at 360 Bluemound Rd. in Waukesha (Open 24 hours)

UrgentVet at 414-519-6030. They are located at 6969 Pt. Washington Rd. in Glendale (Holiday hours 12noon-8PM)

12/16/2024

🌟Please check and request a refill of your pet's prescriptions and food if you need them (especially if you are travelling) TODAY!! While we are open normal business hours this week, it can take our staff a few days to fill your pet's medications. Please be patient with us as the number of prescription refill requests as well as emergency appointments tend to be fairly high during the holiday weeks. 😻❤

Our team at Shorewood Animal Hospital thanks you for being an important part of our family and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!
In order for our staff to enjoy the holidays with their families, we will observe the following office hours:

Tuesday, December 24th : Open 8AM-12 noon
Wednesday, December 25th : Closed
Tuesday, December 31st : Open 8AM-12 noon
Wednesday, January 1st : Closed

If your pet needs immediate care after hours, please contact:
-Bluepearl Veterinary Specialists at 414-540-6710. They are located at 2100 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale, just west of Green Bay Avenue. (Hours Vary)
-WVRC Grafton at 262-546-0249. They are located at 1381 Pt. Washington Rd. in Grafton (Open 24 hours)
-WVRC Waukesha at 262-542-3241. They are located at 360 Bluemound Rd. in Waukesha (Open 24 hours)
-UrgentVet at 414-519-6030. They are located at 6969 Pt. Washington Rd. in Glendale (Holiday hours 12noon-8PM)

12/12/2024

This handsome kitten is Kevin!
Kevin came in for a kitten wellness visit. Do you see what makes Kevin so special??
This cool cat is what is called a "polydactyl cat" or translated from latin, literally "having many digits".
It is really common to have polydactyl cats with many digits on the front paws, less so to have extra digits on the hind paws, and super extra rare to have them on all four paws!
How many extra toes can you spot on our friend Kevin?

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Shorewood Animal Hospital is Closed today to celebrate.

We will reopen with normal business hours Friday November 29th.

If your pet needs immediate care when we are closed, please contact Blue Pearl Vet in Glendale at 414-540-6710 or WVRC in Waukesha at 262-542-3241.

11/25/2024

Hello Friends!

We will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving.
TODAY (like, right meow) would be a great day to check your dog/cat cabinet/basket to make sure there is enough food, drugs, or whatever else you would need to make it through your holiday travels, boarding, visitors, or whatever else you have going on.

It can take our staff two to three business days to fill any orders, and the days before a holiday tend to be some of the busiest.

If your pet needs immediate care when we are closed, please contact Blue Pearl Vet in Glendale at 414-540-6710 or WVRC in Waukesha at 262-542-3241.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/16/2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR DELANEY!
Dr Kinford is now Dr McCue!

Delaney said 'I do' to the love of her life, Tom, this past weekend at a beautiful Malibu winery, surrounded by friends and family, and co-worker/friend CVT Jenn and her husband Eric.

Congratulations to Delaney and Tom, (and Brooks and Bojangles)! Cheers to many happy years!