Cypress Creek Veterinary Hospital

09/17/2025

🐾Trivia Answer🐾

Yesterday we asked a fun feline trivia question! The answer is....

The Cheetah!
Unlike most cats, cheetahs keep their claws out for a better grip while running- like built in track spikes! This unique feature helps them hit speeds up to 70mph!

While our beloved pet cats have no need to reach those speeds, their claws do need regular care.
-Scratching posts help them to stretch, maintain the health of their nails and provide an appropriate spot for a natural behavior.
-Regular nail trims prevent painful overgrowth and keep those claws nice and healthy!

Call us today to schedule your feline bestie's pedicure!

09/16/2025

🧠It's Trivia Tuesday! 🧠
Which feline species is unique in not retracting its claws when at rest? Share your best guess below⬇️ and return tomorrow for the answer!

09/10/2025

🐾 Trivia Answer Time! 🐾
Yesterday we asked if dogs are the only species that will look where a human is pointing. The answer is… TRUE! 🎉

Dogs are uniquely skilled at understanding human gestures and body language. In fact, studies show that even young puppies (before any formal training!) instinctively know to follow a person’s pointing finger. This amazing ability is thought to be one of the reasons dogs have been such incredible companions to humans for thousands of years.

So next time you point to their toy across the room, remember...you’re witnessing one of the special bonds that make dogs man’s best friend!

👉 Stay tuned for next week’s trivia!

09/09/2025

🧠Welcome to Trivia Tuesday!!🧠

Each Tuesday we'll post a new animal-related question to test your knowledge.
This week's question:
True or false: Dogs are the only species to look where humans are pointing.

Drop your answer below (try not to google 😉) and come back tomorrow for the reveal!

09/08/2025

Fleas & Ticks Don’t Take a Break in Coastal Virginia!

Many people think flea and tick season ends once summer is over—but here in coastal Virginia, the risk is year-round. Our mild fall and winter temperatures mean these pests stay active long after the “traditional” season ends. 🍂🌊

✅ Fleas can survive indoors and outdoors, even in cooler weather. They can quickly infest your home and cause itching, skin infections, and even anemia in severe cases.
✅ Ticks remain active anytime temps are above freezing—which happens often here in the fall. They carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis.

That’s why year-round prevention is essential to keeping your pets (and family!) safe. Skipping doses in the fall or winter leaves your pet unprotected when parasites are still active.

💡 Pro tip: Prevention is always easier (and less costly!) than treatment. Ask us about the best year-round flea & tick prevention for your pet at your next visit.

09/05/2025

✨🐾 Welcome to Fun Fact Friday! 🐾✨
Each week, we’ll share a fascinating (and sometimes surprising!) fact about pets to help you learn more about the animals we all love. 💛

Did you know that dogs aren’t actually colorblind? 👀 While they don’t see the full rainbow like we do, their world isn’t just black and white either! 🌈

Dogs mainly see shades of yellow, blue, and gray. That means a bright red ball in the grass might not stand out to your pup the way it does to you—but a blue or yellow toy will really catch their eye! 💙💛

✨ Fun test for your pup: Offer your dog toys in different colors and see which ones they’re most drawn to. Chances are, the blue and yellow ones will win every time! 🐶

🎬 Bonus fun fact: Does your pup enjoy watching Bluey with their small humans? The show’s color palette was designed with dogs’ vision in mind—making it extra pup-friendly!

08/26/2025

Our office will be closed Saturday, 8/30 through Monday, 9/1 in observance of Labor Day.

Please remember to call in refills for medications and prescription diets no later than Thursday morning. We do require 24 hours for all refills of medication and prescription diets. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

Thank you for helping us keep your pets’ care on schedule!

07/25/2025

Please bear with us. Spectrum is out, so our phones and internet are affected. We will do our best to respond as soon as we can. Thank you!

01/22/2025

Here we ”snow” again! Due to the weather conditions and the safety of our staff, we will BE CLOSED on Wednesday, January 22. Please be safe!

08/11/2023

🚨‼️Please Take Note‼️🚨
The Veterinary shortage is making finding care very difficult these days. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CALL AHEAD TO THESE FACILITIES. WAITS CAN BE 6+ HOURS.

Due to a severe shortage of emergency veterinarians and technicians, The COVE is temporarily changing its ER hours August 11-October 30.

It is with an extremely heavy heart that the COVE's ER will be closed on weekends starting at 3:00pm on Fridays -Mondays at 7:00am.

If we are not able to accommodate, here are a few trusted local resources that may be able to help. Hours listed are from their websites and are subject to change; please call prior to referral.

EMERGENCY:
Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown - 757.234.0461 - M-Fri 5:30pm-8am, Sat-Sun 24 hours

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency - Nimmo Pkwy -
757.427.3214 - 24/7

Coastal Animal Referral Emergency - Williamsburg -
757.703.0199 - Saturday-Monday 24 hours

URGENT CARE:
Ally Urgent Veterinary Care - Virginia Beach (OPENING 8/18) - 757.900.ALLY - Mon, Thurs, and Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat and Sun 10am-10pm

BluePearl Greenbrier - 757.366.9000 - Urgent Care: Mon-Thur 9am-6pm

BluePearl Town Center - 757.499.5463 - Urgent Care: Tues-Fri 9am-6pm

Peninsula Animal Referral Center - Yorktown - 757.874.8115 - 8 am-10pm, 7 days/week

05/24/2023

Just popping in to let you know we will be closed Saturday May 27th through Monday May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back in the office to assist you on Tuesday!

05/04/2023

In case of overnight emergency, please note:

🚨THE COVE IS TEMPORARILY suspending 24/7 Emergency Availability🚨

Due to a veterinarian shortage, beginning Thursday, May 4th, 2023 through Monday, May 8th, 2023, The COVE is open for Urgent Care only from 7:00 am-7:00 pm.

We will resume normal 24/7 emergency care operations at 7:00 am on Monday, May 8th, 2023.

If you are in need of emergency services, feel free to reach out to our community colleagues:

Animal Emergency Center – Yorktown, VA, Available 5pm-7am
Bay Beach – Virginia Beach, VA, Available 12pm-7am starting 05/04
Coastal Animal Care – Williamsburg, VA, Available 7am-On starting 05/05

We thank you for your continued support as one of the most trusted and respected veterinary practices of its kind in the region.