Wilson's Creek Animal Hospital

04/11/2025

Fleas and ticks don’t care about the cold. That’s why it’s important to protect your dog against these parasites all year long.¹ Ask us how your dog can stay healthy and safe this winter.

29/10/2025

It’s National Cat Day! 🐱

Celebrate your feline friends with extra cuddles & maybe a new toy (or two). 🤭

15/10/2025

Did you know? Chocolate isn’t the only Halloween hazard for pets — candy wrappers, raisins, and certain seasonal plants like chrysanthemums can also be toxic. 🍫

Keep the candy stash and decorations out of paw’s reach this spooky season! 🐾🎃

08/10/2025

Did you know over half of pets in the U.S. are overweight?

Extra pounds can lead to joint pain, diabetes, and shorter lifespans—but the good news is, with the right nutrition and exercise, it’s preventable!

On National Pet Obesity Day, let’s make a commitment to healthier, happier pets. 🐕🐈

How do you keep your pet active and fit?

02/10/2025

Our pets’ wellness is always top of mind, but this month is a great reminder to ensure you’re doing everything you can to keep your pet safe from fleas and ticks. They are a year round problem in our area so stay up to date on preventatives!

Help them stay safe and happy

27/08/2025

It is finally here! Injectable flea and tick prevention for dogs that lasts for ONE YEAR! Ask us about it at your next visit!

11/06/2025

We can help! Give us a call!

10/05/2025

Nasty and often fatal disease. Fortunately, we do have very effective flea and tick prevention available.

A Springfield veterinarian is sharing how to best prevent domestic cats from contracting a tick-borne disease.

11/02/2025

Stay warm indoors and shop at our online pharmacy!!
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05/11/2024

5 Safety Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Safe This Winter

As much as some things have changed, cold weather and certain foods remain a health and safety risk for pets. To help keep your furry family member healthy and safe this season, here are five safety tips:

1. Some Chemical De-Icers Can Be Toxic
Chemical de-icers containing ethylene glycol are a deadly poison for dogs. As a standard de-icing agent found in antifreeze and winter windshield washer fluid, ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that many dogs find irresistible—and it only takes a small amount to cause permanent and fatal damage to their kidneys.

2. Road Salt Can Burn Paw Pads
Road salt can cause painful burning to paw pads, and when licked off by your dog, salt can cause irritation and inflammation to the mouth and digestive tract.

3. Winter Chill Can Be Deadly
While some dog breeds are built better than others to withstand cold temperatures, prolonged exposure for dogs to wind chill and cold temperatures can cause fatality from hypothermia. When temperatures drop, keep walks and outdoor playtime to a minimum. Dog jackets can help dogs stay warmer for longer in winter weather, but don’t wait until your dog starts shivering before heading back indoors.

4. Protect Pets Against Jack Frostbite
Paws, ears, and tails (like human hands and faces) are susceptible to frostbite. To help protect dog paws, boots in a wide variety of styles are easily found online and in pet stores. In addition to helping tender paws stay dry, dog boots often come with soles, which also provide added traction in icy conditions.

5. Certain Foods Are Toxic for Pets
Delicious meals and treats are intrinsic to the holiday season, and you may be tempted to share the feast with your furry family member. However, many foods found in seasonal dishes and treats are toxic to pets. Do not give these foods to your pet:
• Chocolate: All forms of chocolate are toxic and potentially fatal to dogs and cats.
• Xylitol: As a sugar substitute widely found in sugar-free gum and candies, baked goods, gummy vitamins, and toothpaste, xylitol (a.k.a. birch sugar) can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), liver failure, seizures, and even death in dogs.
• Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks cause a form of anemia in dogs and cats. Depending on the amount consumed, the results can also include increased heart rate, elevated respiration, collapse, and often death. Toxicity can occur from raw, fried, dehydrated, or powdered forms of these foods.
• Grapes, raisins, and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs. Any ingestion should be cause for concern, regardless of the grape variety.
• Macadamia nuts: Both raw and roasted macadamia nuts are considered dangerous. Symptoms of toxicity include lethargy, joint stiffness or hind limb weakness, fever, tremors, and vomiting. Some dogs can also develop pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) due to the high fat content of these nuts.

If you have any questions about your pet’s health, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help with any pet concerns.