Creek Valley Veterinary Services LLC

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Creek Valley Veterinary Services honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

We also recognize the service and sacrifice of military working animals throughout history — from cavalry horses to today’s military dogs — who have served alongside our troops with courage and loyalty.

To all who have served our country, thank you for your dedication, bravery, and sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Creek Valley Veterinary Services🌷🐄🐐🐴

Today we’re celebrating all the incredible moms out there — especially the ones with chore boots by the door and hay in their pockets.

To the moms raising babies and bottle calves at the same time…
To the women feeding the herd before feeding themselves…
To the ones raising a whole bunch of feral farm kids — human and animal alike 🩵
To the cattle mamas, mare mamas, goat mamas, and every hard-working farm wife keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes…

We see you.

We’re also celebrating:
🐴The fur moms loving every four-legged soul like family
💐 The aunties who never show up empty-handed with treats
🌷 The grandmas who taught us how to care for animals with patience and grit
🕊️ The heavenly moms whose love still guides us every day
🤍 And those for whom Mother’s Day carries complicated or tender feelings — we’re holding space for you, too.

Farm life isn’t always easy, but the love poured into it sure is special. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, muddy boots, gentle hands, and big hearts that care for both people and animals every single day.

Wishing you a Mother’s Day filled with sunshine, fresh air, baby animal snuggles, and maybe even a quiet cup of coffee before chores. 💕

05/08/2026

UPDATE: I *think* 🤞 a lot of headaches and a new phone later we are back up and running. HALLELUJAH! 🙌 That being said if you contacted me and have not gotten a response PLEASE text/call again! Thank you all, technology is stressful!

ATTENTION CLIENTS! We are currently experiencing problems with the phone. If you are trying to contact Dr. Petra with an emergency please try to either message here or email [email protected]. We are trying to get this resolved as quickly as possible and apologize for any anxiety or frustration this might be causing. Believe us it is causing us the same stress!

04/25/2026

I know it’s Veterinary Receptionist/Front Desk Staff Week, but I don’t think there’s a week for what Tamie means to Creek Valley Veterinary Services—so I couldn’t let this week end without giving her her flowers. 💐

Tamie is so much more than a receptionist. She is truly Creek Valley Vet’s right hand, keeping the operation moving and willing to do whatever it takes to help. From coordinating construction projects, making sure medications are ready for pickup, managing inventory, tackling landscaping, and countless things behind the scenes, she does it all.

And honestly, just trying to keep Dr. Petra’s ideas in order is a full-time job in itself…think herding squirrels. 🐿️

We—and especially me—could not keep this ship afloat without her.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing veterinary front desk staff, and I’m so grateful for all they do. But today I especially want to say thank you to our own Tamie for everything she does for our team, our clients, and our patients every single day.

Please help me give Tamie the appreciation she deserves. 🩵

03/18/2026

Join us for a field day at Conny Farms on March 30th - presentation and discussion topics will range from post-drought pasture management to dystocia demos.

03/01/2026

Happy National Pig Day! Today we’re celebrating one of the most intelligent, hardy, and often misunderstood species we work with in veterinary medicine. Whether they’re production animals, 4-H projects, or beloved pet pigs — they deserve great care and a little extra appreciation today.

🧠 Pig Vet Facts You Might Not Know:

🐽 Pigs are incredibly intelligent.
They rank among the smartest domestic animals — capable of problem-solving and even learning simple tasks faster than many dogs.

💉 They’re sensitive to stress.
Stress can significantly impact immune function and growth. Good handling, proper ventilation, and biosecurity are critical to herd health.

🌡 Pigs don’t sweat effectively.
They rely on shade, ventilation, and mud/water access to regulate body temperature. Heat stress can escalate quickly.

🦠 Biosecurity matters — a lot.
Swine operations depend on strict protocols to prevent diseases like Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and African Swine Fever — both of which can be devastating to herds.

🍼 Early life management sets the tone.
Colostrum intake, iron supplementation, and proper processing are key factors in piglet survival and long-term performance.

🧬 They grow fast — really fast.
Modern pigs are genetically selected for efficiency, which means nutrition, housing, and preventative care have to be dialed in to support that growth.

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At the end of the day, good pig medicine is about prevention, management, and partnership with producers and owners. Healthy pigs don’t just happen — they’re the result of thoughtful veterinary oversight and daily attention to detail.

Here’s to the sows, the show pigs, the backyard pork projects, the pets, and the farmers who care for them. 🐖💕

***anyone recognize this showman? Drop your guesses below ***

02/07/2026

Our hearts are with the team at Woodland Run Veterinary Clinic during this incredibly difficult time.

We are keeping their doctors, staff, clients, and community in our thoughts and prayers. The veterinary world is a small one, and when one clinic hurts, we all feel it.

Sending strength, support, and compassion from all of us at Creek Valley Veterinary Services 🤍🐴

02/02/2026

We’re here for all the snow ride pictures! 🙌

Penley Horsemanship thanks for sharing this one, it belongs on the cover of a magazine! ❄️🩵❄️

The snow makes things harder we know, but there is something about when the sun shines on it that is oh so beautiful!

☀️Suns Out, Guns Out☀️

Enjoying a winter ride on 4-year-old stallion, Suspiciouslymetallic, aka Gunner, owned by Tim Tipton and Amy Pierce❤️

Metallic Malice x Suspiciously Blonde

CMSA Futurity 2026 and CMSA Stallion Incentive enrolled

https://www.penleyhorsemanship.com/post/suspiciouslymetallic

01/22/2026

❄️ Cold Weather Care for Horses ❄️

As winter settles in, a few simple management steps can go a long way in keeping your horses healthy and comfortable through the colder months.

🐴 Water Matters
Horses need access to fresh, unfrozen water at all times. Cold temperatures can decrease water intake, increasing the risk of dehydration and impaction colic. Heated buckets or tank heaters can make a big difference. Providing free-choice salt and, when appropriate, electrolytes can also help encourage drinking.

🌾 Fuel the Furnace
Horses generate heat by digesting forage. Providing adequate hay—especially during cold snaps—helps them stay warm naturally. Sudden feed changes should always be avoided.

🧥 Blanketing Basics
Not every horse needs a blanket. Age, body condition, coat quality, wind, and moisture all play a role. Blankets should fit well, stay dry, and be checked daily.

👣 Hoof Care
Snow and ice can pack into hooves, increasing the risk of slips and falls. Regular farrier care and daily hoof checks are especially important in winter.

🏠 Shelter from the Elements
Access to shelter from wind, rain, and freezing precipitation is essential—even for horses that live outdoors full-time.

⚠️ Watch for Winter Concerns
Be alert for signs of weight loss, colic, decreased water intake, or stiffness and lameness, especially in older horses.

🤍 Check on Each Other
Cold weather is hard on everyone. Please remember to check in on your horse and livestock owner friends—and the professionals caring for them too. Farmers, barn staff, farriers, and veterinarians are out in this weather as well, and a little kindness goes a long way.

🐄 Not Just for Horses
Many of these cold-weather tips apply to all livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, and other farm animals—especially when it comes to water access, nutrition, shelter, salt/mineral availability, and daily checks.

A little extra attention during cold weather can prevent big problems down the road. Stay warm, stay safe, and as always, we’re here if you need us. 🐎❄️🐄

📸: Roam Photos

01/13/2026

We want to keep our horse community informed while also encouraging calm vigilance. Two horses in Geauga County, Ohio have recently been euthanized due to neurologic Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in unrelated cases.

This post is not meant to scare anyone, but rather to remind horse owners that EHV can occur locally and that good biosecurity practices truly matter.

Now is a good time to:
• Monitor horses closely for fever, nasal discharge, lethargy, or neurologic signs
• Take daily temperatures if your horse has traveled or been exposed to new horses
• Avoid unnecessary travel or horse-to-horse contact when possible
• Do not share buckets, tack, or equipment between horses or barns
• Isolate any horse that appears ill and contact your veterinarian promptly

Vaccination remains an important tool for reducing respiratory disease and viral shedding, even though it does not fully protect against the neurologic form.

As always, if your horse shows concerning signs or you have questions about risk, biosecurity, or vaccination, please reach out to your veterinarian. Staying informed and proactive helps protect not only your horses, but our entire local equine community.

Together, we can keep each other — and our horses — safer. 🐴🩵

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.