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Your Family Veterinarian in Kenosha, WI
At Prairie Side, we believe every animal deserves individualized care tailored to their unique needs. As a trusted veterinary practice serving Kenosha, Racine, and Franksville, Wisconsin, our team prioritizes preventative care, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate treatment for pets at every life stage. With expertise in surgery, dental care, and nutrition guidance, we combine modern medical technology with a commitment to client education to ensure optimal health outcomes. Our veterinarians and technicians work collaboratively to address urgent and chronic conditions, emphasizing pain management and comfort during procedures.We actively engage pet owners in decision-making, providing transparent advice on dietary choices, vaccination schedules, and disease prevention. Backed by decades of collective experience, we maintain rigorous standards in diagnostic testing, surgical protocols, and dental disease management. Our facility features digital imaging, laboratory analysis, and specialized equipment to support comprehensive care. By fostering long-term relationships with families and their pets, we aim to deliver consistent, high-quality veterinary services that enhance animal wellbeing and owner confidence.
Services
Preventive Care
Diagnostic Services
Dental Care
Surgery Services
Nutrition Guidance
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized veterinary care treating each pet as a unique patient
- Our team provides emergency care without appointment when possible
- Modern facility equipped with digital imaging and advanced diagnostic tools
- Specialized dental services including surgical extractions and disease management
- Comprehensive nutrition guidance customized to pets' health conditions
What people say
Emergency care without appointment
Compassionate staff
Thorough medical attention
Personalized service
Kind and patient
Services
Preventive Veterinary Care
Our preventive care program focuses on early disease detection through comprehensive physical exams, vaccination protocols, and parasite screening. We emphasize routine testing for heartworm, intestinal parasites, and tick-borne illnesses in dogs, with feline-specific screenings for retroviruses and kidney health. Our wellness approach combines age-appropriate diagnostics with lifestyle assessments to create customized healthcare plans that address breed-specific risks and chronic condition management for optimal long-term pet health.
Diagnostic Services
Equipped with in-house blood analyzers, digital radiography, and urinalysis tools, we provide rapid diagnostic capabilities for acute and chronic conditions. Our diagnostic offerings include electrocardiography for cardiac assessment, ear mite detection, and fine needle aspirates for mass evaluation. When specialized testing is required, we collaborate with external laboratories for pathology reviews, dermatohistopathology, and advanced imaging services to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Veterinary Dental Services
We offer comprehensive dental care including full mouth evaluations, digital dental radiography, and professional cleanings under anesthesia. Our surgical capabilities extend to tooth extractions, jaw fracture repairs, and tumor removal with pain management prioritized throughout treatment. Preventive education focuses on home care techniques and early intervention for gingival disease to mitigate systemic health impacts associated with untreated dental conditions.
Surgery Services
Our surgical suite provides spay/neuter procedures, soft tissue surgeries, and specialized interventions under monitored anesthesia. Each patient receives individualized pain management plans with continuous vital sign monitoring during procedures. Warming systems ensure patient stability, while post-operative care includes recovery observation and discharge instructions. Complex cases receive referrals to specialty hospitals when advanced capabilities are required beyond our general practice scope.
Nutrition Guidance
We develop customized nutrition plans considering pets' age, weight, medical conditions, and household dynamics. Our guidance incorporates body condition scoring, portion control education, and dietary supplement recommendations. Clients receive practical tools for measuring food portions while understanding ingredient quality assessment. We address special dietary needs for managing diabetes, kidney disease, and food sensitivities through evidence-based nutritional strategies.
People
Dr. Katie Huggins
Veterinarian
Graduated with her DVM from University of Wisconsin Madison in 2006 and practiced in Wichita, Kansas for 11 years before returning to Wisconsin in 2017. Special interest in problem-solving complex medical cases and dermatology with international veterinary mission experience in Nicaragua and Ecuador.
Questions
What are your emergency services availability?
We accept urgent cases during regular hours without appointments when possible. For life-threatening emergencies during closed hours, we recommend contacting 24/7 specialty clinics.
Do you provide care for exotic pets?
Our primary focus is on dogs and cats. For specialized exotic pet care, we can provide referrals to veterinarians with exotic animal expertise.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at the time of service for all veterinary treatments and medications.
Are telemedicine consultations available?
We offer limited virtual consultations for post-operative check-ins and non-urgent follow-ups. Most initial evaluations require in-person physical exams for accurate diagnosis.
What senior pet wellness services do you offer?
Senior pets receive enhanced diagnostics including blood pressure monitoring, geriatric blood panels, and arthritis screening. We customize wellness plans focusing on early disease detection and comfort management for aging animals.
