Compassionate Veterinary Care

Compassionate Veterinary Care At CVC we understand and embrace how important your pet is to your family.

We value the trust you have in us to assist you with allowing your pet to live a healthy, happy, comfortable life for as long as possible.

Your pet when it’s time for meds: “I have never trusted you less.” 👀Your pet when it’s time for treats: “Bestie!!!” 🐶💕We...
05/28/2026

Your pet when it’s time for meds: “I have never trusted you less.” 👀

Your pet when it’s time for treats: “Bestie!!!” 🐶💕

We can’t help with the betrayal, but we can make refills easy with our online and in-clinic pharmacy options. 😉

📱Call us today at 989-701-2929 or 💻 visit our website at www.cvcwb.com to request your refills today.

WHEW… it’s HOT out there 🥵☀️And if you’re feeling the heat, your pets are feeling it even more.Unlike humans, dogs can’t...
05/26/2026

WHEW… it’s HOT out there 🥵☀️

And if you’re feeling the heat, your pets are feeling it even more.

Unlike humans, dogs can’t sweat through their skin to cool off. Instead, they rely mostly on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and noses — which means they can overheat fast, especially during hot and humid Michigan days. 🐾

Flat-faced breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Bulldogs are at an even higher risk because they can’t pant as effectively. Senior pets, overweight pets, and pets with heart or lung disease also have a much harder time handling the heat.

Signs of heat exhaustion can include:
☀️ Excessive panting or drooling
☀️ Bright red gums
☀️ Lethargy or weakness
☀️ Glassy eyes
☀️ Vomiting or diarrhea
☀️ Increased thirst
☀️ Rapid heart rate
☀️ Collapsing or difficulty standing

If you suspect heat exhaustion, contact your veterinarian immediately or seek emergency veterinary care. Heat stroke can become life-threatening very quickly.

Keep pets cool, hydrated, and avoid long walks or outdoor play during the hottest parts of the day. And remember — pavement can burn paw pads faster than you think! 🐶🔥

📱To schedule an appointment or for pet emergency information, call us at (989) 701-2929 or visit 💻 www.cvcwb.com

Our office will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in honor of the holiday.We’ll be spending the day with our family and f...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in honor of the holiday.

We’ll be spending the day with our family and friends honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and their families.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Fifth Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service on May 20th...
05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Fifth Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service on May 20th. 🌈🐾

Dr. Lucas and the entire Compassionate Veterinary Care family are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and honor the life of your pet.

Visit our website to read more about our annual Pet Memorial and to view the 2026 Pet Memorial slideshow.

https://cvcwb.com/annual-pet-memorial/

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Reminder 🐾To ensure your pet’s food arrives on time before the holiday, all food orders must be ...
05/20/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Reminder 🐾

To ensure your pet’s food arrives on time before the holiday, all food orders must be placed no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, May 22 for delivery on Tuesday, May 26.

We recommend ordering early to avoid any delays and make sure your pets stay stocked up for the holiday weekend! 🐶🐱

05/20/2026

UPDATE: Phones are back in business!

🚨Our phones are down! 🚨

Please bear with us as we are working to rectify this quickly. In the mean time please reach out via the Otto app or by texting us at 989-898-0496 if you do not have the app.

🐾 Last call to RSVP for our Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service.Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 P...
05/15/2026

🐾 Last call to RSVP for our Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service.

Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 PM as we come together to honor and remember the pets we loved and lost in 2025. 🌈

Families will have the opportunity to decorate a memorial rock for their beloved companion, which will be placed in our memorial garden as a lasting tribute. ❤️

It has been an honor to care for your pets, and we would love to celebrate their lives with you.

Please be sure to RSVP by the end of the day today so we can ensure we have enough seating and supplies prepared for everyone attending.

To RSVP, please call us at 989-701-2929.

Ticks are tiny, but the diseases they carry are a big deal. 🕷️🐾Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness spread through bites...
05/14/2026

Ticks are tiny, but the diseases they carry are a big deal. 🕷️🐾

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness spread through bites from the black-legged tick. After infection, it can take anywhere from 2–5 months for dogs to start showing signs of illness. Symptoms can include:
• Swollen or painful joints
• Limping or lameness that seems to “switch” legs
• Fever
• Decreased energy
• Loss of appetite

And the numbers are climbing. In 2026 alone, there have already been more than 12,000 positive Lyme tests reported here in Michigan. In Ogemaw County alone, about 1 in every 15 dogs tested is coming back positive. 🙀

The best protection? Year-round flea & tick prevention.
You can also help reduce your pet’s risk by vaccinating against Lyme disease.

If you find a tick on your pet:
✔️ Remove it as soon as possible
✔️ Monitor for symptoms
✔️ Consider testing 4 weeks after the bite if you’re concerned about tick-borne illness

Tick season is here — make sure your pets are protected before those outdoor adventures begin. 🐶🌲

To schedule an 📅 appointment or for food and 💊 medication refills ☎️ call us at (989)701-2929 or visit our website at www.cvcwb.com 💻

Behind every healthy pet is a human who remembered the meds. 🥹💊(Or at least had a really good reminder system 😉)Let us h...
05/11/2026

Behind every healthy pet is a human who remembered the meds. 🥹💊

(Or at least had a really good reminder system 😉)

Let us help you stay on track with easy refills from our online pharmacy or in clinic—filled by a team who knows and loves your pet.

📱Call us today at 989-701-2929 or 💻 visit our website at www.cvcwb.com to request your refills today.

🐾 There’s still time to RSVP for our Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service.📅 When: Wednesday, May 20, 20...
05/07/2026

🐾 There’s still time to RSVP for our Annual Compassionate Veterinary Care Memorial Service.

📅 When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Our clinic – 3197 W Houghton Avenue, West Branch
❤️ Who: Pet families who said goodbye to a beloved companion in 2025

This evening is a gentle time to come together, remember, and celebrate the lives of the pets who meant so much to us. 🌈 You’ll have the opportunity to decorate a memorial rock for your pet, which will be placed in our garden as a lasting tribute. 🌷

We will continue to host this memorial each spring to honor the pets we cared for in the year prior.

It is truly an honor to have been part of your pet’s journey, and we would love for you to join us in celebrating their life.

To RSVP, please call our office at 989-701-2929.

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3197 W M-76
West Branch, MI
48661

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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