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Discover Local, Expert Treatment Options at Creekside Veterinary Clinic in Black Earth, WI Creekside Vet in Black Earth offering Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury Services A torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs—and one of the most stressful for pet owners. If your dog has been diagnosed with a CCL tear, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, worried about their pain, and unsure what to do next. We totally get it. But here's the good news: you don’t have to drive to Madison or beyond to get expert care. At Creekside Veterinary Clinic in Black Earth , we offer advanced, compassionate CCL treatment options— both surgical and non-surgical —right here in your community. For dogs needing surgery, we work with a board-certified veterinary surgeon  who performs procedures right in our clinic. And for those who aren’t surgical candidates, we provide a full range of effective, non-invasive therapies. Whether you’re a current client or coming to us on referral from your primary vet, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with confidence. What Is a Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear? Image Credit: American College of Veterinary Surgeons. https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/cranial-cruciate-ligament-disease/ The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is similar to the ACL in humans. It plays a critical role in stabilizing the knee joint (stifle), preventing the femur and tibia from sliding out of alignment during movement. When this ligament tears or ruptures, your dog may show symptoms like: Sudden limping or lameness in the hind leg Difficulty rising, walking, or jumping Swelling around the knee “Toe-touching” (barely putting weight on the leg when standing still) These injuries can happen suddenly—often during play or running—or develop gradually as the ligament weakens over time. How a CCL Tear Is Diagnosed? If your dog is limping or showing signs of knee pain, the first step is a comprehensive evaluation at our clinic. Here’s what you can expect during your appointment: Gait & Pain Evaluation:  We observe your dog’s walk and posture, and gently manipulate the leg to check for signs of joint instability. One key indicator of a CCL tear is the “drawer sign,” which shows abnormal movement in the knee joint. Sedation (if needed):  Some dogs are painful or tense, so we may recommend mild sedation to perform a more thorough orthopedic exam comfortably and safely. X-rays:  While X-rays can’t show a torn ligament directly, they are essential for ruling out other causes of lameness and identifying secondary issues like joint swelling or arthritis. They’re also vital for surgical planning, if surgery is recommended. Why Treating a CCL Tear Matters Unfortunately, a torn CCL doesn’t heal on its own. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain, arthritis, muscle loss, and even damage to the opposite leg. In fact, about 50% of dogs who tear one CCL will tear the other within a few years . Early diagnosis and treatment can dramatically improve your dog’s comfort, mobility, and long-term joint health. The sooner we intervene, the better the outcome. Treatment Options for CCL Injuries At Creekside, we believe in personalized care  because no two pets—or pet parents—are alike. When it comes to CCL injuries, we create a treatment plan based on your dog’s age, size, activity level, and overall health. Whether your dog is a good candidate for surgery or would benefit more from a non-surgical approach, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Read more about Creekside's Services here: https://www.vetcarecreekside.com/currentservices And the best part? You don’t need to leave Black Earth to access the same advanced treatments you'd find in a Madison specialty hospital. Already working with another vet?  We’re happy to provide CCL treatment on a referral basis . If your primary veterinarian has already diagnosed your dog, they can send you our way for surgery or advanced therapies.Have questions about how that works? Give us a call at (608) 767-1400—we’re happy to talk you through the process. 🏥  Surgical Treatment Dog's stifle (knee) after the TPLO procedure If surgery is the best path for your dog, you’re in excellent hands. We partner with Dr. Javier Gallegos , a board-certified veterinary surgeon, who performs all orthopedic procedures right here at our clinic . This allows you to receive expert-level care locally , often at a more affordable cost  than traveling to a specialty hospital. 👉  Learn more about Dr. Gallegos and OTRA Surgical Surgical options may include: TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy):  A highly effective procedure for stabilizing the knee in large or active dogs. Lateral Suture Stabilization:  A traditional method often used in smaller or less active pets. 🌿   Conservative & Alternative Therapies Surgery isn’t the only option—and it’s not always the best one. Smaller dogs, older pets, or those with other health concerns may do best with a conservative, non-surgical approach. We’re proud to offer a full spectrum of alternative and supportive therapies to help your dog heal and thrive: Chiropractic Care Helps reduce pain and prevent secondary injuries by improving your dog’s posture and movement as they adjust to the injury. Class IV Therapeutic Laser A non-invasive, deep-tissue laser therapy that reduces inflammation, eases pain, and accelerates healing. Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Tailored exercise plans to rebuild strength and restore mobility, either at home or under professional guidance. Custom-Fit Bracing We offer custom-fit bracing options, such as Hero Bracing or ACO braces, which provides knee support and stability, helping your dog move more comfortably without surgery. Learn more about Hero Bracing here . Nutritional Support & Supplements We recommend high-quality joint and ligament supplements, selected specifically for your pet’s condition. From muscle recovery to joint protection, we’ll help find what works best for your dog. Read more on our supplements and choosing a quality product here: https://www.vetcarecreekside.com/post/let-s-talk-supplements-and-nutraceuticals Let’s Talk About Your Dog We know how hard it is to see your pup in pain—but you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for a second opinion, exploring non-surgical options, or ready to move forward with surgery, our team at Creekside Veterinary Clinic is here with expert guidance, compassion, and care you can trust. 📍  Creekside Veterinary Clinic – Black Earth, WI 📞  (608) 767-1400 🌐  www.vetcarecreekside.com Let’s get your dog back on their feet—and back to doing what they love most.

We have been getting several questions on how to transfer your records and veterinary care to Creekside Veterinary Clinic. We've made it very easy for you to do! And the extra good news is that if your pet has seen Dr. Hoffman in the past 12 months then we have a valid VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) and we can honor this at Creekside Veterinary Clinic without the need to redo this examination. If you have any questions on if you qualify for this just give us a call and we will let you know for sure. So, the good news is you just call over to Creekside Veterinary Clinic (608) 767-1400 and experience the expert care from the same vets and technicians you and your pets have come to know. If you want to transfer your records over we have simple form for you to fill out (or find the link here: https://form.jotform.com/242905855092159 ) if you'd like to do it now. Once we get your request we'll be in touch to let you know your vet care has been transferred. We can't wait to see you! https://www.vetcarecreekside.com/currentservices Bennie- Clinic Kitten

Helping Your Pet Beat Seasonal Allergies: A Balanced Approach to Relief As a pet owner, watching your furry friend suffer from seasonal allergies can be tough. The sneezing, the itching, the skin and ear infections, the watery eyes—it’s no fun for anyone! Luckily, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to help your pet feel better when the seasons change. Whether you're looking for quick relief or a more holistic approach, Creekside offers a range of treatments to suit your pet’s needs. Traditional Treatments: Quick and Effective Relief Sometimes, your pet needs fast relief to help them get through allergy season. Traditional treatments can work wonders to help your pet feel better in no time: 1. Antihistamines and Steroids These are great options for when your pet needs immediate relief to reduce the itch and inflammation. Antihistamines block the effects of the histamine produced during an allergic reaction, while steroids reduce inflammation and can be prescribed for more intense flare-ups. While these treatments can provide fast relief, they may have side effects, especially with long-term use. 2. Topical Treatments For pets with localized itching or skin or ear infections, topical treatments such as medicated shampoos, ointments, or mousse’s can soothe the skin and provide relief from discomfort. These treatments can be especially helpful in the early stages of allergy flare-up, as add on treatments, or to treat active infections. 3. Prescription Allergy Medications These medications can be useful for pets suffering from severe allergies. We can use them in times of flare ups, just seasonal, or year round if needed. We have many options to choose from in this realm but some of our most commonly used medications are Apoquel, Cytopoint, and Zenrelia. We can also utilize allergy desensitization medications. Overall, these treatments are effective and can help your pet get back to their playful self quickly, but they can be even more powerful when paired with natural, holistic methods. Holistic Treatments: A Gentle Approach for Allergy Relief For those looking for a more natural way to support their pet's health, holistic treatments can offer a gentle alternative. Many of these approaches can help reduce allergy symptoms and keep your pet feeling great without the need for harsh medications: 1. Whole Food Remedies These supplements made by Standard Process (grown and produced outside Palmyra, WI) can be used in many ways. Each pets in unique so we welcome you to schedule you appointment with Creekside Vets to discuss what type of targeted plan will be best for your pet. We have found the each pets allergies are unique and there isn’t a one size fits all answer. But we have many options to choose from, and Standard Process is a huge part of treatment offerings. We can use these supplement to boost the immune system, help heal the skin, and cut the itch animals are feeling. Becca Phillips, CVT using our Class IV laser. Immediate relief can be felt! 2. Herbal and Holistic Options We can turn to several options here: The Chinese herbal products created by Herbsmith (and produced just outside Milwaukee, WI) can be truly magic for pets when other options have failed. We can also use Omega 3 fatty acids to help the skin. We can use these products orally and also have some spot on treatments we can look at using. Additionally, if your pet is suffering from infections our Class IV Therapeutic Laser and provide immense relief and speed up healing. We use it for many things, but we find it be super effective for ear and skin infections. 3. Dietary Adjustments The food your pet eats can make a big difference! A high-quality, well-balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help to reduce inflammation and support your pet’s immune system. There are also some skin specific diets that some pets really benefit from. In some cases, food sensitivities may exacerbate allergy symptoms, so we may recommend switching to a hypoallergenic diet to rule out food triggers. For other pets we may look into fresh diets as a way to assist them. We have many options here. We can work through a plan for feeding your pet and makes tweaks along the way as needed! 4. Probiotics and Prebiotics A healthy gut is crucial for managing allergies, as much of the immune system is located in the digestive tract. Adding probiotics and prebiotics to your pet’s diet can help support gut health, strengthen their immune system, and reduce the severity of allergic reactions. Give us a call so we can help you determine the best one for your pet. Overall, these holistic methods can work in harmony with traditional treatments, offering your pet a well-rounded approach to staying allergy-free. Want more information on choosing quality supplements and what Creekside offers? Check out this blog post: https://www.vetcarecreekside.com/post/let-s-talk-supplements-and-nutraceuticals Why a Balanced Approach Works Best One of the best parts of combining traditional and holistic treatments is that you get the best of both worlds. Traditional options can offer fast relief when allergies flare up, while holistic methods help support your pet’s health in a more natural way. Every pet is different, so having a variety of tools in your wellness toolbox is the best way to create a plan that’s perfect for your furry friend. Creekside Veterinary Clinic and Pet Grooming Team. Making Allergy Season Better for Your Pet At the end of the day, our goal is to make allergy season as comfortable as possible for your pet. With the right combination of treatments, your pet can feel their best no matter what the weather brings. So whether you’re looking for fast relief or a more natural approach, I’m here to help you find the perfect solution for your pet’s needs. Let’s work together to keep your pet feeling happy, healthy, and allergy-free all year long!

Flu Virus from NIH You've probably started hearing a bit (or a lot) about avian influenza (bird flu) in the news recently. But what are the facts and should you be worried? Should you be worried for yourself, your pets, or farm animals? Dr. Hoffman has a few answers for you and resources to learn more from. Dr. Hoffman's background: In what feels like a previous life Dr. Hoffman started her veterinary career in the wildlife world and specialized in wildlife diseases and wildlife disease outbreaks. While she now focuses on your domestic pets her love of disease research still sticks around. Is this a new disease? Technically no, this flu version (referred to Type A H5N1, or HPAI- highly pathogenic avian influenza) has been circulating globally for 4 years. But we do have a variant circulating right now in the United States that is good at infecting a broad range of mammal species. Which species are at risk? Dairy Cattle : First detected in March 2024 in Texas. The dairy industry has struggled to contain the disease and as of December 18, 2024 H5N1 has been found in dairy cattle in 16 states (MI, UT, CA, TX, KS, ID, NM, OH, SD, NC, CO, MN, OK, WY, IA). Currently (Dec 29, 2024) no infected dairy cattle in Wisconsin have been identified. Cooking meat and pasteurizing milk will kill the H5N1 virus, so our food supply is deemed safe if these measures are followed. Pigs: Yes, cases in backyard pigs have been found in Oregon. From genetic testing this seems to have been an exposure from wild migratory birds. Pigs are a species to keep an eye on for sure. They are known as a "mixing vessel" for influenza strains. Pigs can be infected with bird, human, and pig versions of influenza, and their bodies are good at mixing the genetics of these infections together and creating new strains. This hasn't happened yet with this variant of avian flu, but specialists are keeping a close eye. Since 2009 there has been a Swine Influenza Survelliance Program. They are keeping a close eye on pigs and working to prevent it from entering the swine production farms. To date they have been successful. Birds (Domestic and Wild) : At some point since 2021 H5N1 has been detected in birds in all 50 states. Currently in Wisconsin the infected flocks are in Kenosha and Barron County. There is no specific treatment for birds infected and the disease has a high mortality in birds.   This website will give you the details as flock are found infected in Wisconsin. https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HPAIWisconsin.aspx Cats: Domestic and wild cats are very susceptible to avian influenza. Cats can be infected by exposure to infected birds or mammals, eating raw meat from infected animals, exposure to raw milk from infected cows. Cooking meat and pasteurizing milk kills the H5N1 virus. Dogs: Potential risk of infection, but currently thought to be very low. The current recommendation is to avoid contact with dead or ill birds. Using your dog for bird hunting isn't without risk, but the risk is currently thought to be low. However it is not recommended to use dogs as search animals in a case of a bird disease outbreak or die off. Humans : Can be infected directly from raw milk from cows, this can be from simple contact or ingestion. Can be infected by contact with infected dairy cattle, poultry, wild birds, or backyard flocks. Person to person spread has not occurred (as of Dec 29, 2024) How can you protect your household cats? 1. Do not feed raw diets to cats currently. If you are interested in safe ways to feed raw type diets please reach out to Creekside Veterinary Clinic at 608-767-1400 and we can help you figure out a safe feeding plan while still achieving the goals you are hoping to achieve by feeding raw. www.vetcarecreekside.com 2. Keep your cats indoors to prevent direct exposure to wild birds. 3. If you are around backyard flocks be sure to wash you hands, remove your shoes, and change your clothes before greeting your feline friends. Be sure to keep any of these potentially infected items in an area your cat cannot get to. What about the food recall? One cat has died after eating a raw diet from Northwest Naturals. Genetic testing of strains of avian flu in the food and in the cat that passed away confirmed the link. This food was sold in Wisconsin. If you have this food in your possession please contact the place of purchase and do not feed this food. https://www.nw-naturals.net/12-24-24-voluntary-product-recall/ https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/oregon-avian-flu-cat-death-prompts-nationwide-raw-pet-food-recall What are the clinical signs in cats (or dogs)? Fever, Lethargy, Low appetite, Reddened or inflamed eyes, Discharge from eyes and nose, Difficulty breathing, Neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination, or blindness. These symptoms can overlap many other illness, so if your cat (or dog) has been in contact with or eaten any ill or dead birds, or if they have been around infected dairy cattle or unpasteurized milk be sure to tell your veterinarian so they can get the treatment needed as soon as possible. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats Want more information? Check out these links: https://www.avma.org/news/novel-bird-flu-strain-continues-threaten-animal-public-health (Good in-depth article) https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/influenza/avian.htm (Government recommendations) https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/disease/Avianinfluenza (DNR's information on wild birds)

Kittens reach reproductive maturity quicker than many people expect, and they can become pregnant earlier than you'd think. Whether you're considering breeding your cat or not, it's important to understand when your kitten will reach this stage. Being aware of this can help you make informed decisions about your cat's health, whether you're aiming for a healthy pregnancy, preventing pregnancies, or opting to spay or neuter your pet. When do Kittens Go Into Heat? A "heat" cycle is part of your cat's estrus process, which is similar to the menstrual cycle in humans. If your female cat isn’t spayed, she can enter heat as early as 4 months old, though it typically happens around 6 months. Some Thing to Know about "Heat" Cats can go into heat every 2 to 3 weeks, and this cycle can occur throughout the year. Getting pregnant during her first heat cycle is possible. Heat symptoms can last from a few days to two weeks. Spring and Summer are the typical "heat months", but cats can have kittens anytime of the year. Cats don’t experience menopause, so they’ll keep going into heat even in their senior years. Vaginal discharge can occur, but as cats are so good at keeping themselves clean this isn't always observed. While a vet can confirm if a cat is in heat through tests, the most obvious signs are usually behavioral changes. Here are some things you may notice: Attempts to find a mate: Vocalization. Your cat will make meowing and yowling noise, these can be quite loud Attemps to escape from the house can increase Increased urination and/or odor. They may also "mark" which you'll see as urinating outside the box. Affectionate or clingy behavior. Rolling on the floor. Elevating their backside in the air. The Boys Part (and Neutering Benefits) The male cats will reach sexual maturity around four to twelve months (if not neutered). Signs you might notice that they have reached this milestone are: Urine marking or spraying. This urine can have a very strong odor to it. Escape attempts from the house can increase as well May become more pushy, demanding, and start fighting with other cats more May start Yowling to look for a mate as well. What Benefits can come from neutering? Reduce urine marking or spraying Minimizes yowling, roaming, and aggression Reduces feral cat numbers and unwanted pregnancies Reduces health issues like: testicular cancer, prostate issues, perianal hernias or tumors, fewers bites and injuries due to fighting behaviors. What does pregnancy look like in cats? Pregnancy last 63-65 days on average for cats. Queens (female cats) can have 3-6, and up to 10 kittens per litter. Also note, nursing does not protect a queen from going back into heat, and they can get pregnanct a few weeks after giving birth. This means a Queen can have up to five litters a year. The most kittens one cat has been known to produce in it's lifetime was Dusty who mothered 420 kittens. Signs of pregnacny can include: Nesting behaviors may emerge as the delivery date approaches. Changes in personality (can hide more or become more affectionate) Appetite changes (often increasead, but can decrease) Enlarged mammary glands or nipples Weight gain and an enlarged belly More tired than normal Cats can give birth to kittens from different fathers at the same time! This is called ‘superfecundation’. It happens when a female cat mates with different male cats. What benefits are their to spaying female cats? Preventing unwanted preganies Decreased risks of reproductive and mammary cancer, and uterine infections Less roaming and escaping Less vocal, more stable behavior, less marking behaviors What does surgery look like at Creekside Veterinary Clinic? The surgical team at Creekside Veterinary Clinic includes: One surgeon (DVM) and one Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) assisting the surgeon and a second CVT monitoring and maintaining the appropriate depth of anesthesia for your pet. Depending on your pets needs there may be a Veterinary Assistant as well as part of the team who can assist the CVT's and DVM as needed. These jobs are critical and we are proud to say at Creekside Vet we have standout surgical team ready to assist your pet. We will always do presurgical examination and anesthesia protocols are choosen in an individualized manner for your pet. We offer pre anesthesia bloodwork to be sure there are not any underlying health issues that may effect the surgical procedure or safety of anesthesia. If we find an issue it doesn't mean surgery isn't an option, but it will mean we carefully selected the correct medications for your pet and may have additional staff available for the surgery. We have a seperate "prep area" where we shave and clean your pet up for surgery and a stand alone surgery room where the procedures are performed. Your pet will then recovery in one of species specific recovery suites. If you'd like to tour our surgical suite just give us a call at (608) 767-1400 and we'd be more than happy to accomdate you! Want to learn more? Give Creekside Veterinary Clinic (on Hwy 14 in Black Earth, WI) a call at (608) 767-1400 and we'd be happy to answer your questions! Want to schedule your cat's spay or neuter procedure? Click here for more information or just give us a call! Want to read more, here is a great article: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/spaying-and-neutering

Supplements, just the words brings so thoughts to my mind and memories of the overwhelm I see and hear out in the physical and especially social media world. Creekside Veterinary Clinic is a firm believer in the benefit of supplements and nutraceuticals and I’d like to take a few minutes to help you learn some information about them and how to select a quality product: A few facts to start with: Animal Supplements are not currently regulated by the FDA, USDA, or any other regulatory agency. This means they currently undergo even less regulatory oversight than human dietary supplements. This puts the entire quality control process on the manufacture of the product. If you’d like to read more on this please see this article for an in depth review of animal supplement oversight. (1) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7802882/ Not all human supplements are safe for our cats and dogs, so we recommend against using human supplements unless specifically prescribed for your pet. The way dogs and cats absorb nutrients is different than the ways human absorb nutrients. For example; flax seeds or flax seed oil is often added to veterinary foods and supplements as a source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. However the Omega 3 in flax seed is presented to the body as ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). This ALA must then be converted to DHA and EPA within the body in order to be utilized. While humans can do this, the process is very inefficient in our pets, so although labeled for a certain dose of DHA and EPA in the flax seed, if the body cannot make use of it, essentially this has zero benefit to the pet. When tested by third party labs it is often found that what the company states on the label is not actually in the product. Nutramax Labs did a great study of this and found that in joint supplements containing chondroitin sulfate, that 85% of the products tested were was inappropriately labeled. (2) Where the ingredients used to create the supplements come from matter a great deal. Some of these herbs or food products used in supplements are what we call “bioaccumulators”, which means any chemical, pesticides, or toxins found in the soil are amplified in the plant. For this reason it is critical that the manufacture tests for this products and has good quality control system. So how can you find a quality and trustworthy product or company? This is hard, and new companies and new products seem to be popping up all the time. Creekside has our known and trusted brands (see below), but when that new ad pops up for a supplement that sounds so amazing here are some questions to consider to help you determine if it’s worth trying out: Who formulates the product? What expertise do they have? Who can you call if you have questions regarding the product, need advice or to report a pet who is experiencing an adverse reaction? How long has the company been selling pet supplements? What testing standards and quality control does the company have? Is the supplement tested by an independent lab? Does the product label have a lot number and expiration date? If not, how can it be traced if an adverse reaction occurs? Is the manufacturer willing to disclose the point of origin of the product’s ingredients? Creekside’s Trusted Sources and Options The good news is that at Creekside Veterinary Clinic, we’ve done the hard work for you. The only supplements or nutraceuticals we sell pass all the above tests, and are companies that we personal relationships with. (Please note we realize these products are sold online, but please know the below companies sell their products as a prescription only supplement so that they are in complete control of the quality they are sending out and can trace where all products go. It is known that a high percentage (up to 90%) of the products for sale on Amazon are fraudulent and being sold illegally) Our primary companies we utilize supplements or nutraceuticals from are: Nutramax : This company is during continual research and always using their game for nutraceuticals to assist your pets. We use a lot of their Proviable line for gastrointestinal health and Dasaquin line for joint health. They also have some liver health and skin health supplements. Standard Process : This is a great company right here in Wisconsin, who makes very high quality supplements. They are committed to quality control from seed to supplement and the process starts by them growing all the whole food products used in their supplement right on site on their own organic farms outside Palmyra, WI. They have extensive in house and third party quality control. Dr. Hoffman has also been to this farm and plant for tours twice and it is exceptionally impressive. We utilize their products to benefit the health of many animals. We can improve allergies, joints, muscles, skin, heart, liver, stress, renal/kidney function, and many other health concerns with their products. They are also doing continual research to bring new products to market and guarantee us the quality in their long standing products. Herbsmith Rx : This is Chinese herbal company who makes their products in Hartland, WI. Dr. Hoffman has taken continuing education from their founder and has been impressed with their effective products and high level of quality control. We have herbs that can assist with most medical conditions and overall health support. Veterinary Recommended Solutions: This is also a research heavy supplement company who does extensive studies into their products to prove effectiveness and quality control. We use a lot of their Omega Fatty Acid supplement, urinary products, and plaque prevention probiotics. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7802882/ Adebowale AO, Cox DS, Liang Z, Eddington ND. Analysis of glucosamine and chrondrotin sulfate content in marketed products and the caco-2 permeability of chondrotin sulfate raw materials. J Am Nutraceutical Assoc. 2000;3(1):37–44. Health Canada . Policy Paper – Nutraceuticals/functional foods and health claims on foods. Available at: http://www.hc‐sc.gc.ca/fn‐an/label‐etiquet/claims‐reclam/nutra‐funct_foods‐nutra‐fonct_aliment‐eng.php . https://www.tvmf.org/articles/veterinary-supplements-do-they-work-are-they-safe/

In this season of giving thanks Tanya Hoffman, DVM and Becca Phillips, CVT wanted to extend our gratitude to the Small Business Development Center and UW Madison- School of Business for the expertise and support they offered to us while pursuing our dream of owning our own veterinary practice. We had much to learn before undertaking being business owners. They guided us into courses and clinics to take, financial and legal professionals to assist us, and offered their (at times daily) advise, support, and expertise as we navigated this path. The group of subject experts they created to surround us, their Entrepreneurship Training Program, and Financial Projections clinic gave us the confidence and knowledge base we needed to move our dream along. They encouraged us to do our due diligence, take our time, and make sound business decisions. These experts and the advisors they enlisted were our constant companions as we brought Creekside Veterinary Clinic to life. We will forever be thankful for the advise and education they gave us to allow us to bring our vision of veterinary care for Black Earth, WI into reality. We wish you all a gracious Thanksgiving holiday and thank you for entrusting the care of beloved pets to us.

Becca Phillips, CVT and Tanya Hoffman, DVM have worked together in Black Earth caring for the local pets for 9 years. During this time we have continually wished for the ability to provide more veterinary services to the area. We've seen, felt, and shared in your frustration over not being able to get in to see your local veterinarian for same day or urgent concerns. When we discovered this new location where we could provide services we were excited for the veterinary growth we could bring to the local area. Our deepest desire was to purchase Black Earth Veterinary Clinic from it's current owner and move it into the new location. For many reasons, this business deal could not make it to the closing table. While we were deeply saddened by this realization that purchasing the existing business could not happen Becca and Dr. Hoffman's excitement still existed and we decided to start this practice, Creekside Veterinary Clinic, to provide you the veterinary care you all deserve. Additionally, our new location is all on one level and is fully ADA compliant. We can offer a very short walk from your car into our lobby without a single stair for you or your pet to traverse. We are offering walk in tours and are very excited for you to see our space! We are getting great feedback and loving the new areas we've created just for you and your pets. Stop in for a tour and a 10% coupon!

Creekside Veterinary Clinic will be at the Trunk or Treat in Black Earth, WI tomorrow from 4-8pm!! We are so excited to see folks, answer questions you have, and get your kids some candy. We will have veterinary coupons for the adults as well! Stop by and say Hi!