We are excited to welcome Dr. Mitchell Fry to My Vet Animal Hospital! We asked him some questions so our clients can get to know him. Dr. Fry will begin seeing appointments August 3, 2020 and has been practicing as an associate veterinarian, as well as chief of staff in the Chicago area since moving to Chicago in 2014. We are glad to have him join the team! Dr. Fry and his fiancee, Anna * Where are you from? Tell us about yourself! I was born in a small town called Gerard, Ka

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

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

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your Cat: Valentine’s Day sneaks up on us right after we finally decompress from holiday stress. Suddenly, we’re expected to show our appreciation of one another with material objects and cheesy Hallmark cards. I think not! This year, I’ll be avoiding the stress and celebrating the day with my favorite boy, Jax. And you can too! Here’s a beginner’s guide to opting out of a traditional Valentine’s Day in favor of a low-key night with your

Cold weather? Snow Problem We have been fairly lucky this winter in Chicago with mild temperatures, but the winter season has just begun! Once the temperatures drop and it is no longer comfortable to brave the dog park, we have found some local activities to keep you and your pooch from going stir crazy with cabin fever this winter. ARFIT -CHICAGO CANINE CORE STRENGTH CLASSES: 1647 W. Cortland Street, Chicago, Il 60622 http://www.arfit.biz/canine-core-strength-classes/ Locate

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