Best Friends Veterinary Center - Grafton, WI

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Jazz This sleek black fur beauty has a unique trait—she’s a little snort machine!

Does your pet get stressed about the 4th of July fireworks? Contact us today to see how we can help them (and you!) have a more relaxing and safer holiday 262-375-0130. Has your pet taken anti-anxiety medication in past years? This is a very busy time of year, so contact us TODAY for refills to ensure we can get your order filled on time for any festivities. We hope your family has a happy 4th of July 🐾

The loss of a pet is never something we want to think about, but having resources and empathic voices can be a big comfort. That's the goal of our support group. Meet up to share your thoughts and emotions, or simply listen to others experiencing similar grief.

Join us this coming Wednesday for our first session of 2024 and see if our group is right for you.

Our hearts go out to the Melnikov Family. This is such a beautifully written article. Hug your family and pets tight and consider making a donation to Wisconsin Humane Society in honor of Alex and Kobe's amazing bond.

‘Those two were inseparable’: Mequon man died while trying to rescue dog from Milwaukee River in Thiensville THIENSVILLE — Wherever Aleksandr "Alex" Melnikov went, his beloved 3year-old chocolate lab Kobe was right at his side, whether it was ice fishing, at a job site or sitting on

It's official!

We are completely OUT of canned kitten food.
Kittens eat A LOT and we currently have 161 kittens in foster and 30 or so at the shelter.

We always want to be able to provide our fosters with food so they do not have to buy it themselves. They already do so much for us and the kittens in their care that it is the least we can do. BUT, we can't do that when our shelves are empty.

If you are able to donate a case or two of canned kitten pate, we would be so grateful! 😻😻

You can visit wither our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TX40EB79KQWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2

Or our Chewy Wish List here: https://www.chewy.com/g/milwaukee-area-domestic-animal-control-commission_b73335046 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

To make it easy, you can order and have it shipped directly to the shelter!!

Thank you from all the kittens, fosters, and staff!!!

Check out Dora!

One of our veterinary assistants, Hannah, just got back from a volunteer trip to Costa Rica where she helped with high volume spay & neuter on the island. Great job to Hannah and all the other volunteers who were part of this! We are so proud to have you on our team 🐾

We are going to be down a doctor for a few days. Please bear with us as we may need to reschedule some appointments and may have less flexibility this week. Thank you for your understanding 🐾

We understand your busy schedule, so we've made it convenient for you to manage your pet's appointments with just a few clicks. Book your appointments effortlessly online through our website 🐾: https://ow.ly/APgt50RevMc

Pet parents, we're here to make your life easier! 🐾 Book your next appointment online with ease and give your pet the best care they deserve. Book now: https://ow.ly/B7h950RevJc

It's Kitten Season and Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is in need of canned food. Please consider donating! ❤🐾

Good morning all!!

Kitten season has started and we are in desperate need of canned kitten food. It is shocking how much those tiny little peanuts eat!
If you are able to donate to help the itty bitty kitties of MADACC, we would all be very grateful.

Chewy wish list: https://www.chewy.com/g/milwaukee-area-domestic-animal-control-commission_b73335046 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TX40EB79KQWX?ref_=wl_fv_le

Thank you!

Easter is coming up quick! Share far and wide so we can keep Easter happy and keep your cats out of the ER. 🙀

We are re-opening registration for the free vaccine clinic! You MUST PRE-REGISTER and you MUST PRE-PAY (this would be for a Milwaukee county license for your animal/animals). A MADACC employee will call you to make payment arrangements and confirm registration.

March 30th Friends of MADACC will be sponsoring a free vaccine clinic at MADACC. The picture below has all the details you should need. This will be for Milwaukee County residents. Make sure to sign up if you plan to attend!

MADACC is located at 3839 W Burnham St, Milwaukee, WI 53215.

https://madacc.org/march-30-2024-vaccine-clinic-registration-form/

We love our friends at Port Family Pharmacy. ❤ Keep them in mind if your pet struggles taking medication.

Does your pet dislike tablets, capsules or liquids? We have an easy and cost effective alternative for you! Compounded chewable treats! With a ton or flavors to choose from, your pet is going to love medicine time!

Chewy is so happy with this weather! Are you and your furry friends enjoying the extra sun and daylight? Just a friendly reminder to pick up your monthly flea/tick & heartworm medication!

*New clinic spots now open through May 4th!

Our New Outdoor Cat Clinic is a low cost spay/neuter and vaccination service for cats that are considered to be community or barn cats. These cats may be feral or friendly but must primarily live outside & have been on or around the property for at least 1 month or were brought to the property from another location.

Surgeries are offered by appointment only and limited space is available each week.
There is a 2 cat max per property per surgery day.
https://www.wchspets.org/outdoor-cat-clinic/

If you, a family member or a friend are struggling with pet loss, check out this support group through UW Veterinary Care. 🐾🐾🐾

Together in Pet Loss - UW Veterinary Care UWVC Together in Pet Loss Informed Consent UWVC Together in Pet Loss is a free support group for our clients who anticipate the loss or have experienced the loss of their animal. In addition to death, animal loss includes one who is lost, stolen, surren...

Dawgs in Motion LLC has a lot of fun stuff planned this week to celebrate their 16th anniversary! Congrats!

Happy Valentine's day to all our furry (and scaly and feathered) friends out there! ❤❤❤

With Valentine's Day coming up fast keep this in mind when buying flowers for your pet loving sweet heart

To ensure a happy Valentine's Day, keep in mind the potential dangers of certain flowers and opt for pet-friendly alternatives. Our furbabies are counting us. 💕💘

In 2024, we want to focus on one aspect to high quality oral care in pets- dental X-rays. You have X-rays performed when you visit the dentist, and guess what? Your pet should too!

The American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) Dental Guidelines strongly recommend every pet undergoing a dental procedure have dental X-rays performed while under anesthesia. The ONLY way to accurately evaluate the entire tooth is to take an X-ray. Teeth are a little like icebergs: the part above the gum line we can see, called the crown, is only part of the story. Dogs and cats have long roots below the gum line. It is not uncommon for the crown of a tooth to look normal, yet a dental X-ray reveals a problem hidden below under the gums that necessitates treatment.

One reason we have to anesthetize pets for dental cleanings is they must have an X-ray plate and beam positioned all around their mouth- even the calmest dog or cat would not allow this! Dr. Ripperger's dog "Koosa" recently had her teeth cleaned- the photos below show our veterinary assistant Remi taking dental X-rays. We found Koosa's one tooth had an extra root- the normal tooth has 2, but the symmetrical tooth on the opposite side had 3! This isn't a problem, but illustrates the interesting things we might find with dental X-rays.

We have been getting some calls about this recently and there is no need to worry. Our doctors and staff continue to feed our pets Purina with no issues. You can always call us with any questions or concerns 262-375-0130.

No need to panic. These are rumors. Jill and I continue to feed our pets Purina ProPlan without issue.

Help! If you are busy doing some early spring cleaning during this cold spell, we are looking for donations of gently used bath size towels. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

As of Monday (1/15) we are still having issues with our phones, so please email the clinic if possible [email protected]. Thank you!