By
Meredith Knight
| Photos by
Kenny Richard
Photography
James and Lee were visiting
friends in Colleyville and just turned their backs for a second when their
dog, Leia, ate a toxic plant. They were panicked! Fortunately,
their friends knew about Creekside Pet Care Center, which is open 24/7 for
veterinary emergency. They rushed Leia to Creekside and were seen
immediately. “They were quick, professional, and comforting,” Lee said.
“Since then, we’ve told all our friends who have pets and live in this area
to keep the Creekside phone number and address saved for any pet-related
emergencies.”
Katy has been lucky not to have any
emergencies with her two cats and one dog (Knock on wood!), but Creekside Pet
Care Center has become a medical home to her precious fur babies. “Everyone there
is so caring and attentive,” Katy said. “They listen to me and take lots of
notes. They even work with me financially. They seem like they truly care,
and my three babies love going there.”
When her cat, Fezco, became ill, Jes was a
basket case. She rushed him to Creekside Pet Care Center. “Everyone was
helpful and kind the whole time,” she said. “There was never a point in the
process when I felt unheard, misled, or disrespected by any member of the
Creekside team. Only the absolute best will suffice here. The facility itself
is beautiful in design and immaculate in presentation, bestowing an immediate
sense of comfort. I have no idea where else we could have gone on a Saturday
evening to receive emergency veterinary care. Thank goodness we found
them.”
All the Pet
Care You Need
Those are just a few of the robust online
reviews singing the praises of this veterinary practice that has some pet
owners driving from Dallas to Keller for everything from routine wellness
care, emergency medicine, surgery, grooming, boarding, and doggie daycare —
all in one location. And Creekside has recently added a board certified
orthopedist and a radiologist with no need for outside referrals. With 11
veterinarians on the Creekside team and 24/7 care, it’s truly a one-stop-shop
for pet lovers.
Urgent Care
and So Much More
When you experience an emergency with your
dog or cat, the same dynamic team who keeps them healthy year-round already
has their records on hand, so they’re ready to spring into action. When your
fur baby needs boarding or your dog needs daycare, they can go to their
home-away-from-home where the Creekside team also offers:
- Pet
vaccinations - Spay/neuter
- Dental
care - Parasite
prevention - Surgery
- End-of-life services
Boarding
and Daycare
You can’t always have your pet with you. If
only there was someone who’d love them like you do when you can’t be there.
Kaylee H. found just that for her beloved rottweiler, Spike. “Spike has been
attending daycare at Creekside for over a year, and the staff go the extra
mile to remember his name as they always say ‘hi’ to him, which gets his nub
jiggling. They also take pictures and videos of the dogs to share with their
owners which is so exciting to see.”
Carrie P. added, “Our pup, Eddie, loves it
here. He perks up in the backseat, once I hit the stop sign, and can’t get
inside fast enough. The staff is awesome, and you can tell they really love
all the pups under their care and enjoy being there almost as much as the
dogs do. And I love that they have some many great outside spaces to
run.”
Whether you need to board your pet while
you’re away or you want them to be active and loved while you’re at work,
Creekside has everything your pet needs to know they’re loved when you can’t
be there to do the loving.
Proactive
Wellness Care
As the U.S. medical system is moving away
from reactive care and encouraging patients to become proactive about
wellness care, Creekside Pet Care Center is doing the same for your pets,
inviting pet owners to take an active role in optimizing the health of their
fur babies, for a long and vibrant life. It all begins with client education.
Each Creekside appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes or longer and is
looked upon as a “team meeting” where veterinarian and pet owner partner for
the health and happiness of each pet.
Find out more or schedule an appointment at
CreeksidePetCare.com.
Heat Stroke
— Know the Signs
When a dog
gets too hot and is unable to reduce their body temperature by panting, they
can develop heatstroke, which can be fatal.
Warning
signs of heatstroke include:
- Heavy
panting and difficulty breathing - Excessive
drooling - Lethargy,
drowsiness, or lack of coordination - Collapse
or vomiting
If your dog
is exhibiting these symptoms, you need to reduce their body temperature
gradually.
- Move them
to a cool, shaded area. - Pour cool
(not cold) water over them, avoiding their head.
- Allow them
to drink small amounts of cool water. - Continue
to pour cool water over them until their breathing starts to settle.
- Once
they’re cool, take them to the nearest emergency
vet.
Some dogs
are more susceptible to heatstroke, including very old or very young dogs,
dogs with thick, heavy coats, dogs with short flat faces such as pugs and
bulldogs, and dogs with certain diseases or on certain medications. If your
dog falls into any of these categories, be extra careful that they don’t get
overheated.
8830 Davis
Boulevard
Keller, Texas 76248
(817)
421-5850 | (800)
MY-PET-CARE
