Millcreek Animal Hospital

08/03/2026

Just another friendly reminder that our office will be closed this Friday and Saturday. All of the remaining days in August will be our typical office hours.

07/27/2026

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that spread between animals and humans. Often caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. There are many illnesses that our pets can spread to us and our veterinarians use this knowledge to make prevention possible. AAHA has 5 zoonotic concerns lists below.

07/24/2026

As we get closer to the end of Summer, we wanted to update everyone on a few more changes to our typical schedule. 😎

07/21/2026

IS MY PET TOO OLD FOR SURGERY?

This is a question we are commonly asked by owners facing the decision of taking their pet to surgery. The short answer is that age alone often does not influence our recommendation.

We look at multiple factors. For instance, does the surgery improve the wellbeing of the pet, are there medical conditions present that increase anesthesia risks or may cause post operative complications, has the pet had proper presurgical screening are just a few. We weigh the pros and cons of surgery and help educate owners to make the right decision for them.

My beloved Maggie is 11 years old. She just had ear hematoma surgery last Wednesday. Pros and cons were evaluated and it was clear that surgery was in Maggie’s best interest.

If your pet has a surgical need, but you have postponing it due to age, please make a surgical consult so we can help. We may recommend against it, but it never hurts to have that open discussion.
🐾❤️~Dr. Jenny

07/13/2026

07/10/2026

As MAH approaches a decade of serving the Erie community, we would be honored to receive your vote for the best Veterinary Hospital in Erie. We are proud to be one of the few remaining non-corporate owned practices in the area. You can cast your vote daily! We thank you! 🐾✔️

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07/08/2026

Compliance is a big factor that affects how well your dog is protected against flea and ticks. Remembering to give preventatives on time, getting our dogs to take it, not swimming or bathing after applying it can be a hassle. Bravecto Quantum a 1 year injection is your solution to protect against fleas and ticks in our area without the hassle!

—🐾Who it is for? Any dog that doesn’t have epilepsy or liver disease.
—🐾 Is it expensive? For many dog sizes it is cheaper than 12 months of oral prevention!! Larger dogs can be the exception here.
—🐾 Are there side effects? The same side effects that the oral prevention has, plus soreness because it is an injection.
— 🐾 Do I need a test before? It is advised to do a 4dx blood test before transitioning preventatives, unless you currently give oral Bravecto to ensure you begin with a negative status.

07/04/2026

Wishing a happy and safe Independence Day to all!