VivaVet Medical Center

06/04/2026

📣 We will be offering urgent care tomorrow, Thursday, June 4th from 11 AM – 4 PM.

Please share so we can help serve our community!

If your pet needs to be seen, please call our office to schedule an appointment at 920-336-9595. We’re here to help! 🏥

06/03/2026

Little miss Paddington stopped by VivaVet today for her kitten check-up and deworming!

Regular kitten exams are an important part of helping young cats grow into healthy adults. During these visits, we monitor growth and development, discuss nutrition, and screen for common intestinal parasites. Deworming helps eliminate parasites that kittens can pick up from their environment or even from their mother, keeping them healthier and more comfortable as they grow.

Paddington was an absolute sweetheart, and we can’t wait to watch her continue to thrive! ♥️

06/02/2026

Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Dogs & Cats

A common fungal skin disease causing circular patches of hair loss, scaling, crusting, and skin irritation. Early diagnosis and proper antifungal treatment help prevent spread to other animals and humans.

Cause: Dermatophyte fungi (commonly Microsporum canis)
Signs: Alopecia, scaling, crusting, redness, itching
Treatment: Antifungal therapy and environmental disinfection

06/02/2026

Brutus the Yorkie and Chip the Lab stopped in for their annual exams and vaccines! Both boys are staying up to date on their preventive care and elected to receive Bravecto Quantum for parasite protection.

Bravecto Quantum is a long-lasting injectable medication that provides 12 months of flea and tick protection with a single dose. That means no monthly reminders, no missed doses, and year-round protection against fleas and ticks that can transmit diseases to our pets. It’s a convenient option for busy families and helps ensure consistent protection throughout the year.

Brutus and Chip were such good boys for their visits today, and now they’re ready to enjoy the year ahead with one less thing for their families to worry about! 💙🩵🩶🕷️

06/01/2026

Beau was all smiles during his annual checkup and vaccines today! 😄

He was a happy boy from start to finish and did a great job for his visit. We love seeing our patients feeling comfortable and confident while staying up to date on their preventive care. Great job, Beau! 💙🩵🩶

06/01/2026

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/raaw-energy-expands-recall-dog-food-because-listeria-monocytogenes-health-risk?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwSKnw9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUMAAbiXvq3c980CUXgABudw6LRw5YWaFwIMexsbPn4lPJwXGFtACYRt4-No_aem_SuIrsCO-1OZztEiUYrmkHQ

Raaw Energy is voluntarily notifying the public of a recall involving products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to possible Listeria contamination. Another batch date is 3.31.26 Beef and Turkey Medley. While not all products from this period tested positive, this action is being taken out

05/29/2026

June also took advantage of our Urgent Care services today!

After sustaining several lacerations, June needed surgery to thoroughly clean and repair her wounds. Her injuries were closed with sutures, and a Penrose drain was placed to help prevent fluid buildup and promote proper healing during the recovery process.

June was a wonderful patient, and we’re happy to report that she is doing well. With rest and proper care at home, we expect her incisions to be fully healed in about two weeks.

We wish June a smooth and speedy recovery! ♥️🖤

05/29/2026

Flower was seen today through our Urgent Care service after she wasn’t feeling very good. After some diagnostics, we discovered the cause. A Nerf bullet had become lodged in her digestive tract and needed to be surgically removed.

We’re happy to report that her surgery went well, and she is recovering nicely! Flower will be heading home soon to spend the weekend resting comfortably with her family.

This is a great reminder to keep small toys and household items out of reach of curious pets. Foreign object ingestion can quickly become a serious medical emergency.

Feel better soon, Flower! 🌺

05/29/2026

Happy Birthday to MaKenna!

She’s always a bright, smiling face when you give us a call or stop by the front desk. We’re so lucky to have her on the VivaVet team! We hope your day is filled with lots of celebration, laughter, and cake! 🩵

05/29/2026

Did you know we perform prophylactic gastropexy procedures here at VivaVet Medical Center?

A gastropexy is a preventative surgery commonly recommended for deep-chested dog breeds such as Great Danes, Standard Poodles, Weimaraners, Doodles, German Shepherds and Saint Bernards. These breeds are at a higher risk for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), also known as “bloat.”

Bloat occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself. When this happens, it becomes a life-threatening emergency that can cut off blood flow to the stomach and other vital organs within minutes.

A gastropexy helps prevent the stomach from twisting by surgically attaching it to the body wall. While it does not prevent the stomach from filling with gas, it dramatically reduces the risk of a deadly torsion.

This procedure is often performed at the time of a spay or neuter, especially in high-risk breeds. Preventative care can truly save lives.