Tick Borne Disease Transmission and Prevention in Pets in Illinois According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60,000 cases of tick-borne disease were reported in humans in the last year, which has doubled since only 2004. Ticks can feed on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians as their host, meaning they can spread these diseases to both humans and our pets. In Illinois 3,685 tick borne disease cases were reported between 2004-2016, while Wisconsin had 33

In celebration of National Craft for your Local Shelters Day on Sunday, July 21st, 2019, we have some DIY toy projects to share with you! National Craft for your Local Shelters Day was started in 2012 in celebration of rescue animals. This is another great way to support your local shelters aside from monetary donations and adopting. Handmade toys can help provide stimulation and entertainment to shelter pets while they are waiting for their forever homes! Here are some of o

In our mission to provide our clients with unmatched, personalized pet care, we are constantly striving to provide you the best care possible, therefore, we have now partnered with GuardianVets to provide you after-hours veterinary care support! Starting April 2nd, if you have a question after hours simply call our practice and you will have access to care at no charge! The experienced veterinary professionals at GuardianVets will offer phone triage and direct you to the near

For many of us with pets, we know all too well the fascination our furry friends have with items that do not belong to them. Sometimes it is a shoe, sock, thread on a sewing needle, and other times it is a deep desire for whatever food item, bottle, or container we have on the countertop or table. As a pet owner, nothing can be more panic inducing than discovering our beloved pal has gotten into the garbage, a purse, or counter surfed their way into trouble. There are many it

My Vet Animal Hospital is happy to announce we now have laser therapy to offer our patients! The team is very excited to work with our favorite cats and dogs in hospital to help promote their healing and well being! Laser therapy, or “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”, is a non-invasive and drug free therapy that can be used alongside current medical therapies to help with various signs of discomfort and inflammation in our pets. Laser therapy works by

Giving Tuesday – The Big Barn Project Let’s all vow to take a break from the inherent stresses of the holidays and do some good. After a well-deserved turkey nap, step away from your shopping list and focus instead on the true spirit of the season. On November 27th, Giving Tuesday provides an opportunity for people to give their time, material or financial donations to a charity of their choice. Even if your schedule prevents you from physically volunteering at a local charit

Keeping Your Pets Safe At Thanksgiving The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends and appreciate all that we have in our lives. A lot of our pets also appreciate these gatherings, as food is plentiful and the humans are distracted in conversation just enough for our pets to sample some of the delicious human food. Often after major holidays, we see many cases of dogs (and sometimes cats) who get into the garbage or food that is left out. Here are so

Currently it is estimated that amongst the 200,000 residents displaced by the fires there are thousands of animals, both pets and wildlife, in need of shelter. This led me to think what I have done to ensure my cat’s safety in the event of an unforeseen emergency. I was motivated to write down some tips for anyone who needs a little help planning for the unexpected. FIRE While Chicago may not be at risk for widespread city fires there is no accounting for localized home fires

We had a mini Q & A with our newest doctor to introduce him to our clients. We are excited to have him join the team! Dr. Bookstaff hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended The Ohio State University, completing his Bachelor of Science in Zoology before graduating from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Following his graduation from veterinary school, he completed a yearlong rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Bosto