When you decide on a veterinary facility, you want it to be one of the best when it comes to your furry companion. You want to know that your pet is receiving the best care. Choose a veterinary hospital that is devoted to veterinary care and educated on keeping up with the latest developments in […]
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Vet Appointment Anxiety
Posted on June 18th, 2016 by Kathy Fitzpatric
It is important for your pet to have routine visits to a veterinary clinic to make sure they are healthy and receive vital vaccinations that help prevent diseases. From regular examinations to emergency cases, you should find a trusted veterinarian to care for your animals. While at a checkup, pets might be poked with needles […]
Jerky Pet Treat Update
Posted on June 5th, 2016 by Kathy Fitzpatric
An investigation that has been ongoing since 2007, the Food and Drug Administration is continuing its research into jerky pet treats. Working with the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network, the FDA continues to look into the cause of these cases. They have recently updated its investigation to include the latest reports of illness, recent […]
Heartworm – the Basics
Posted on April 18th, 2016 by Kathy Fitzpatric
Heartworm is serious business. It’s a disease that can kill a dog, but it’s also one that’s entirely preventable. It’s also a lot more prevalent than most people think, even way up north here in Chicago. In fact, the average vet clinic in our area reports 6 to 25 cases a year. Dogs catch heartworms from mosquitos. When […]
Is your pet protected from heartworm disease?
Posted on March 14th, 2016 by Kathy Fitzpatric
Summer is just around the corner! Worms in your garden…and worms in your pet? Eeew! Hold on, let’s explain… The worms you find in your garden mulch are not the same worms that cause heartworm disease in pets. Mosquitoes carry heartworms. And all it takes is one mosquito to bite your pet to become infected. […]
