WVRC (Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center)

WVRC (Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center) WVRC-Waukesha is a 24-hour veterinary emergency/critical care and specialty hospital. WVRC Grafton is located at 1381 Port Washington Road.
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Our specialized veterinary care includes Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Surgery and more. Your pet is part of the family, and when emergencies and complex diseases arise, WVRC is here to provide the best care available. With three fully-staffed emergency, trauma, and critical care facilities that accept both walk-in and referral emergencies, we're ready when you

need us most. Our Emergency Service works together with WVRC's Specialties in:
Cardiology
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Neurology
Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Anesthesiology/Pain Management
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Clinical Pathology

WVRC Waukesha is located at 360 Bluemound Road. WVRC Racine/Kenosha is located at 1123 58th Avenue.

🎉 Big congratulations to Jackson, a 14-year-old Border Collie mix, who just finished his last planned chemotherapy treat...
12/18/2024

🎉 Big congratulations to Jackson, a 14-year-old Border Collie mix, who just finished his last planned chemotherapy treatment for multicentric B cell lymphoma! Diagnosed in July 2024, Jackson achieved complete remission thanks to the CHOP chemotherapy protocol. 💪✨

We’ve loved working with this sweet boy and his amazing family during his weekly visits and are wishing him a long, happy remission. 🐾❤️

📸 Pictured with Jackson: Makayla (Assistant), Leigha (CVT), Normandy (CVT), and Dr. Breann Sommer (Oncologist).

🎄🐾 Holiday Plant Hazards 🐾🎄Festive favorites like mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias can cause digestive upset—or worse—i...
12/16/2024

🎄🐾 Holiday Plant Hazards 🐾🎄

Festive favorites like mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias can cause digestive upset—or worse—if curious pets take a bite! 🐶🐱 Keep them out of reach to keep your holidays happy.

🌲 Bonus Tip: The water under your Christmas tree might seem tempting to pets, but it could contain harmful fertilizers or bacteria. Cover it up to avoid any risks!

Keep your furry friends safe this season! ❤️✨

The answer to this feline-focused trivia is… Scottish Fold! 🐱🎉Did you guess it right? Here are some fun facts about this...
12/14/2024

The answer to this feline-focused trivia is… Scottish Fold! 🐱🎉

Did you guess it right? Here are some fun facts about this charming breed:

Signature Ears: Scottish Folds are famous for their unique folded ears, caused by a natural genetic mutation. Their adorable look is hard to resist! 🐾

Sweet & Social: These cats are known for their friendly, calm, and loving personalities, making them wonderful companions. ❤️

Love of Sitting: Scottish Folds are often spotted sitting in quirky positions, like the “Buddha sit,” making them endlessly entertaining.

Scottish Origins: This breed originated in Scotland in the 1960s and has since become a favorite worldwide.

Thanks for joining the fun! Stay tuned for more pet trivia and puzzlers in our next post! 🌟

Cat lovers, it’s your time to shine! 🐱Today’s Challenge:Check out the photo and try to guess the breed of this beautiful...
12/13/2024

Cat lovers, it’s your time to shine! 🐱

Today’s Challenge:
Check out the photo and try to guess the breed of this beautiful feline! 🐾✨

Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️ Let’s see who knows their cat breeds best! 🌟

Stay tuned for the answer and some fun feline facts in our next Pet Puzzlers post! 🐱

As you know, roads can start getting icy this time of year. A common de-icing product known as rock salt is a mixture of...
12/12/2024

As you know, roads can start getting icy this time of year. A common de-icing product known as rock salt is a mixture of sodium chloride that helps reduce ice build-up on roads. ❄️

What you may not know is that rock salt can be extremely dangerous to pets - especially when ingested or licked from paws and fur. Symptoms of salt poisoning include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

If you suspect your pet may have ingested rock salt, contact us right away! You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

💙 Who Provides Critical Care?Our specially trained team includes board-certified Criticalists, emergency clinicians, and...
12/11/2024

💙 Who Provides Critical Care?

Our specially trained team includes board-certified Criticalists, emergency clinicians, and skilled ICU nurses. They work together in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to offer constant monitoring and advanced treatments tailored to each pet's needs.

🎄🐾 Kitty Corner: Holiday Safety Tips just for Cats 🐾🎄The holidays can be exciting, but they can also be overwhelming for...
12/10/2024

🎄🐾 Kitty Corner: Holiday Safety Tips just for Cats 🐾🎄

The holidays can be exciting, but they can also be overwhelming for our feline friends. Keep your cat happy and safe with these tips:

✨ Stress & Quiet Spaces: Give your kitty a quiet room or cozy hiding spot stocked with favorite toys, blankets, and easy access to food and water.
🚗 Traveling Cats: Secure your cat in a well-ventilated carrier during trips, and try using a calming pheromone spray to ease travel stress.
🐕 Unfamiliar Pets & Visitors: Your cat may not love meeting Aunt Mary’s dog. Create a “safe zone” and use gates to keep introductions low-stress.

Help your cat enjoy the holidays as much as you do! 💕

The risk of hypothermia becomes higher during cold weather. Exposure to cold water or cold air are the most common cause...
12/09/2024

The risk of hypothermia becomes higher during cold weather. Exposure to cold water or cold air are the most common causes of hypothermia, so it's important to keep pets warm and dry. Protect your furry friends this winter! If you think your pet may be at risk of hypothermia, get them to a veterinarian immediately and take action steps below:

🥶 Remove them from the cold
🥶 Wrap them in warm coats or blankets
🥶 Use your body warmth to increase their body temperature
🥶 If they lose consciousness and are breathing, put them in the recovery position (Read about the recovery position here: https://firstaidforpets.net/recovery-position-and-why-could-it-save-your-dogs-life/)
🥶 If you know pet CPR, respond quickly if they stop breathing

The culprit behind this X-ray mystery is… a piece of a TV remote! 📺🐶🤯It turns out this curious pet just couldn’t resist ...
12/07/2024

The culprit behind this X-ray mystery is… a piece of a TV remote! 📺🐶🤯

It turns out this curious pet just couldn’t resist the allure of channel surfing in their own way! 😅 While it might seem funny, swallowing foreign objects can be very dangerous for pets, so always keep small or chewable items out of their reach.

Thanks for playing along! Stay tuned for more surprising discoveries and fun facts in our next Pet Puzzlers post! 🌟

We’re back with another fascinating X-ray challenge! 🐶🔍Take a close look at this X-ray—can you guess what this curious p...
12/06/2024

We’re back with another fascinating X-ray challenge! 🐶🔍

Take a close look at this X-ray—can you guess what this curious pet swallowed? 🤔🎯

Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️ Let’s see who can solve this puzzler! 🌟

Stay tuned for the answer and more fun facts in our next Pet Puzzlers post! 🐾

While we enjoy our sweet treats, let’s not forget about our furry friends! 🐶🐱 Celebrate with some pet-friendly cookies a...
12/05/2024

While we enjoy our sweet treats, let’s not forget about our furry friends! 🐶🐱 Celebrate with some pet-friendly cookies and spoil your pets with healthy, homemade goodies they’ll love.

Here’s a simple DIY recipe:

1 cup pumpkin purée 🎃
2 cups whole wheat flour 🌾
1 egg 🥚

Mix, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, and voilà—treats that are safe and delicious!

Share your pet's favorite cookie recipe or send us a photo of them enjoying a special treat! 🍪🐾

A Note from Roxas's Family, "Roxas unfortunately was diagnosed with Diabetes by WVRC ER back in April of 2023. Through s...
12/04/2024

A Note from Roxas's Family,

"Roxas unfortunately was diagnosed with Diabetes by WVRC ER back in April of 2023. Through some basic management things were going great till May of 2024 over labor day weekend when he became very lethargic, stopped eating, and all around just not doing great. With noticing these symptoms we ended up bringing him back into the ER and were informed that his diabetes progressed into a DKA status.

The Emergency team took action right away, and after being hospitalized for 3 days he finally bounced back to being his perky sassy self. Since then we have had the pleasure of getting even more in-depth direction and understanding with his Diabetes through Dr. Balog's team with Internal Medicine.

Roxas has been doing SO MUCH BETTER and back to having zoomies and driving his two sisters crazy. We are so grateful for the entire staff at WVRC, from the front desk being fast to answer the phone in an emergency to the attentive nature of the medical staff has been out of this world. Roxas and myself are incredibly lucky to have WVRC on our side to keep him feeling like himself. Thank you to everyone for your continued hard work ❤️"

Holiday Food Safety for Pets 🐾The holidays are full of delicious meals and treats, but not everything on your table is s...
12/03/2024

Holiday Food Safety for Pets 🐾

The holidays are full of delicious meals and treats, but not everything on your table is safe for your furry friends. Here’s what to watch out for:

🍖 Turkey & Roast Trimmings
Bones and fatty leftovers can lead to dangerous blockages or pancreatitis. Keep bones, drippings, and greasy foil safely out of reach.

🧅 Stuffing & Gravy
Onions, garlic, and certain herbs are toxic for pets and can cause severe health issues.

🍫 Candy & Chocolate
Sugar-free candies with xylitol and rich chocolates (like truffles) are highly toxic—especially to dogs. Avoid giving any human treats to pets.

🍷 Alcohol
Even a small sip can cause toxicity. Be mindful of unattended festive drinks!

🛑 When in doubt, keep human food away from pets and stick to pet-friendly treats. A little caution can prevent a holiday trip to the vet!

Patient Spotlight: Larby McDermott 🌟Larby, a brave feline, came to us in critical condition with dangerously high kidney...
12/03/2024

Patient Spotlight: Larby McDermott 🌟

Larby, a brave feline, came to us in critical condition with dangerously high kidney values and severe electrolyte imbalances. With a history of bilateral SUB (subcutaneous ureteral bypass) placement, his case was complex and required specialized care.

💙 Over his week-long hospital stay, Larby amazed us all with his resilience! His tailored treatment plan included:
✔️ Daily labwork
✔️ A central line
✔️ Nasogastric feeding tube
✔️ Urinary catheter
✔️ SUB flushes
✔️ IV antibiotics & GI medications

By the time he went home, Larby’s kidney values were near his baseline, and he was on the road to recovery. We're so proud of this determined kitty and the care team who supported him every step of the way! 🐾

Let’s give Larby a round of a-paws for his courage! 🐱💪

🎁🐾 December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and that includes our pets! 🐶🐱 When picking out presents for your furry friend...
12/02/2024

🎁🐾 December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and that includes our pets! 🐶🐱 When picking out presents for your furry friends, safety should be at the top of your list. 🛑 Avoid small parts, sharp edges, or toys that can be easily torn apart.

Here’s what to look for:

Durable materials for strong chewers 🦷
Toys without small or loose pieces 🎾
Size-appropriate gifts to prevent choking 🚫
Keep the holiday season joyful and safe for your pets! What’s on your pet’s gift list this year? Share below! 🎄🎁

🏪🐾 Happy Small Business Saturday! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible local businesses that help keep our communitie...
11/30/2024

🏪🐾 Happy Small Business Saturday! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible local businesses that help keep our communities thriving—including pet shops, groomers, and your favorite veterinary clinics! 🐶🐱✨

Supporting small businesses means supporting passionate people who care deeply about your pets’ well-being. Whether it’s stocking up on your pet’s favorite toys, booking a grooming session, or scheduling that wellness checkup, every visit makes a big impact!

Show your love for local pet businesses in the comments! 💙

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you and your furry family! 🐾Today, we’re thankful for the unconditional love, jo...
11/28/2024

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you and your furry family! 🐾

Today, we’re thankful for the unconditional love, joy, and companionship our pets bring into our lives every day. ❤️

As you enjoy the holiday feast, remember these pet-friendly tips:

Avoid sharing fatty or seasoned foods 🧂
Keep bones and chocolate out of reach 🚫
Offer safe treats like plain turkey or veggies 🥕🍗

We’d love to see your pets celebrating Thanksgiving! Share your favorite holiday moments in the comments below. 🐶🐱

Cats are remarkable athletes! 🐈 Their superiority in speed, precision, and flexibility are only matched by their extraor...
11/25/2024

Cats are remarkable athletes! 🐈 Their superiority in speed, precision, and flexibility are only matched by their extraordinary ability to sleep 12 to 16 hours a day. When they aren't sleeping, these little speed gymnasts can sometimes accidentally get into potentially hazardous situations. One instance could be their collars catching on protruding objects, trapping or injuring them. Cats may also try to escape their collar and catch their leg or their lower jaw in the collar, making it hard for them to move. If anything like this happens to a cat without anyone around, it can be extremely dangerous for them.

Breakaway collars are a great solution that can help keep your cat safe. Some people think collars are not necessary for cats that don't go outside or that they won't tolerate them. But cats can get out accidentally so for their safety, inside or outside, we recommend getting them used to wearing one. Breakaway collars save cat lives! ❤😸

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360 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI
53188

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+12625423241

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Your pet is part of the family, and when emergencies and complex diseases arise, WVRC is here to provide the best care available. With three fully-staffed emergency, trauma, and critical care facilities that accept both walk-in and referral emergencies, we're ready when you need us most. Our Emergency Service works together with: Cardiology Oncology Internal Medicine Surgery Neurology Dentistry Ophthalmology Integrative Services Anesthesiology/Pain Management Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Pathology WVRC Waukesha is located at 360 Bluemound Road. WVRC Grafton is located at 1381 Port Washington Road. WVRC Racine is located at 4333 Old Green Bay Road.