Bear Creek Veterinary Clinic

09/25/2026

𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙎, 𝙏𝙊𝙊!🦷

Did you know that dental disease is one of the most common health problems we see in dogs and cats? Plaque and tartar can build up along the gumline, leading to inflammation, infection, bad breath, and painful dental disease.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥:
• Remove plaque and tartar that brushing alone can’t reach
• Protect healthy gums and teeth
• Identify painful or damaged teeth
• Reduce the risk of dental infection
• Can harm a pet's kidneys due to bacteria from infected gums entering the bloodstream
• Keep your pet more comfortable and healthier overall

Many pets are experts at hiding dental pain, so regular oral exams are an important part of their routine veterinary care🤍

𝙀𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 & 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨!

09/05/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! ❤️🤍💙

We’ll see you Tuesday during our regular business hours!

09/02/2026

✨🐾𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑹 𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑬𝑲 𝑽𝑬𝑻 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑭𝑭 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑻𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻🐾✨

𝑫𝒓. 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔, 𝑫𝑽𝑴- 𝑺𝑴𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑴𝑨𝑳 𝑽𝑬𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑵

Dr. Katie is a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where she was classmates with Dr. Boeckmann!

𝙈𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡: Cheetah

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙗: I enjoy surgeries & dental procedures the most!

𝙃𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨: I love to travel! In my free time you can find me playing with my 3 dogs & cat on our family farm. Fun fact— My husband & I run a beekeeping business where we harvest homegrown honey!

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙧. 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢! 𝙒𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨!

09/02/2026

✨🐾𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑹 𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑬𝑲 𝑽𝑬𝑻 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑭𝑭 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑻𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻🐾✨

𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑬𝒀- 𝑽𝑬𝑻 𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑯

𝙈𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡: Dogs — although I’m pretty much an equal-opportunity animal lover.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙗: Getting to help animals while working with a great team and continuing to learn new things.

𝙃𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨: Spending time with my animals, being outdoors, gardening, and exploring new restaurants!

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙮! 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to all the loyal, loving, goofy, and unforgettable dogs who make our lives better every day! ❤️

Today is the perfect reminder to give your best friend a little extra love, a few extra belly rubs, and plenty of treats. And, of course, keeping up with regular wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and parasite prevention helps keep those happy tails wagging for years to come!

Share a picture of your favorite four-legged family member in the comments! 🐶👇

07/21/2026

𝘿𝙊 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙈𝙀?

Found on County Road 314! Message us or comment if you know anything about this kiddo! Super friendly & must be missing his owner. Wearing a blue collar!

07/08/2026

Please note that our clinic will be closing early at 4:30 PM tomorrow! If your pet needs medication, food, or has an urgent concern, please plan accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a wonderful day!

06/29/2026

🇺🇸 4th of July Pet Safety Tips 🇺🇸

Fireworks can be exciting for us—but frightening for our pets! Help keep them safe this Independence Day:

•If your pet has anxiety, don’t wait until the last minute. Contact us now to discuss medications or calming options before the holiday.

•Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with current ID tags and that their microchip information is up to date.

•Keep pets indoors in a quiet, secure room with the TV, radio, or a fan on to help mask fireworks.

•Keep doors, gates, and windows securely closed. Many pets panic and try to escape during fireworks.

•Keep holiday foods, alcohol, chocolate, grapes, onions, and xylitol-containing products out of reach.

•Never bring pets to fireworks displays. The loud noises and crowds can be overwhelming.

🎆A little preparation can help ensure your furry family members have a safe and stress-free holiday. If you think your pet may need help managing anxiety, give us a call before the holiday weekend!🎇

06/05/2026

Don’t forget to vote for your favorites! 🩵

🐾 Voting is OPEN! 🐾

Support your favorite veterinarians, groomers, pet stores, boarding facilities, trainers, rescues, and pet businesses in the Missouri's Best 2027 Pets Category!

🏆 Vote now through June 16, 2026 at 10 PM.

06/02/2026

We would be honored for your votes! Please vote for all your favorite local businesses! 🐶🐱🐮🐎

🎉 MISSOURI'S BEST 2027 VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Voting is officially underway for the 11th Annual Missouri's Best!

🗓 Voting Dates:
June 2, 2026 – June 16, 2026

Before you vote, please remember:

✅ Vote only ONE time
✅ Submit only ONE business name per category
✅ Complete each category only once
✅ No daily voting is required

Help us recognize the amazing businesses, people, places, and organizations that make Missouri the best!

Cast your votes today and support your favorites across the Show-Me State.