Animal Wellness Center Waukesha

07/30/2025

✅ Lie: #1 – Fleas and ticks can be active year-round, especially in warmer climates or indoors.

07/30/2025

🐾 Two Truths and a Lie: Parasite Prevention Edition
1️⃣ Fleas and ticks are only a concern in the summer.
2️⃣ Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.
3️⃣ Indoor pets can still get parasites.

💬 Which one’s the lie?

07/23/2025

✅ Answer: #2 is the lie!
Never give your pet human medications unless directed by a vet!

07/23/2025

🐾 Two Truths and a Lie: Vet Med Edition 🩺
Can you spot the lie? 🤔

1️⃣ Most pets over age 3 have some form of dental disease.
2️⃣ You should give your pet human pain medications if they seem uncomfortable.
3️⃣ Annual exams help detect illness before it becomes serious.

Drop your guess in the comments! ⬇️
(We’ll post the answer later today!)

07/21/2025

🚨 Skunked?! Don’t Panic. 🚿🦨

If your pet had an unfortunate run-in with a skunk, resist the urge to reach for the tomato juice — there’s a better solution!

The right cleaning combo can make a big difference, and we’ve got the go-to skunk spray removal recipe in the graphic below.

⚠️ Remember:
• Avoid getting the solution in your pet’s eyes, ears, or mouth
• Don’t store the mixture — it’s meant to be used fresh
• Call your vet if your pet was sprayed directly in the face or is acting abnormally

Save this post for later... just in case your next walk gets a little too wild! 🐾💨

07/21/2025

Happy Monday! Let’s start the week with some smiles—drop a photo of your furry (or scaly) best friend in the comments and spread a little joy this morning! 🐾💛

07/19/2025

☀️ Summer Pet Tip: Stay Hydrated! 🐶🐱

As temperatures rise, it’s extra important to keep your pets hydrated! Always make sure they have access to fresh, clean water—especially after walks or time outside. Dehydration can sneak up quickly in the heat, so watch for signs like dry gums, lethargy, or excessive panting.

A simple rule: if you’re thirsty, your pet probably is too! 💧🐾

07/16/2025

If this handsome guy could talk, what do you think he'd say?

07/07/2025

🐾 July is Lost Pet Awareness Month 🐾
Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime? 😿🐶

Microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help your pet make it back home safely. As shown in the image below:
📍 Microchipped dogs are returned at over twice the rate of non-microchipped dogs
📍 Cats with microchips are 20x more likely to be reunited with their families
📍 Microchips serve as a permanent form of ID that can’t fall off or fade

When a lost pet is brought to a shelter or vet clinic, scanning for a microchip is one of the first things we do!

💡If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, now is the perfect time.
💬 Already microchipped? Make sure your contact info is up to date!

Let’s bring awareness and help bring more pets home 🏠💛

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

🎆🐾 4th of July Pet Safety Reminder from AWC - Waukesha! 🐾🎆

The days around Independence Day are some of the busiest for animal shelters—and we want to help keep your pets safe and sound!

Did you know that 30% more pets go missing during the July 4th holiday than any other time of year? Fireworks and celebrations can cause major stress and panic for our furry friends.

👩‍⚕️ Our team recommends:
✔️ Keeping pets safely indoors during fireworks
✔️ Ensuring all pets wear up-to-date ID tags and are microchipped
✔️ Using calming aids or talking to us about anxiety medication
✔️ Playing soothing music or white noise to help drown out the noise
✔️ Double-checking fences, doors, and gates

📸 And don’t forget—take a recent photo of your pet, just in case!

Stay safe and have a happy (and pet-friendly) 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐶🐱