During or following a visit with one of our veterinarians, the doctor may have recommended additional blood and/or urine testing to recheck for infection, inflammation, anemia, diseases of the liver, pancreas or kidneys, thyroid dysfunction, or glucose or cortisol level irregularities. Depending upon your pet’s medical condition(s) and any previous diagnostic results, the following tests … Read moreWhy Does My Pet’s Blood or Urine Need to be Rechecked?

Asthma is the most commonly diagnosed respiratory disorder in cats.  Although diagnosed less frequently, dogs can suffer from asthma in much the same way cats do.  Asthma is an incurable disease, but our veterinarians are experts on its causes and successful treatments.  Here are four things you should know about asthma in companion animals. Asthma … Read moreDoes My Pet Have Asthma?

The number of pets living in DuPage, Will and Cook Counties that tested positive for tick-borne diseases so far this year has increased 8% compared to the same time period last year.  In this blog, we take a “deep dive” into Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne disease found in Illinois pets, and how to … Read moreWhat is Lyme Disease and How Can I Prevent its Transmission?

Our doctors and veterinary care professionals have a plan for puppy care that will make sure your new bestie gets everything he or she needs.  Here are five areas in which we’ll help your puppy start off on the right paw to make sure you share many happy, healthy years together. A first puppy wellness … Read moreVeterinary Care for Your Puppy

Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty scary, right? As you can guess, things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause other serious … Read moreHow Do I Brush My Pet’s Teeth?

COVID-19 brought big changes to all of our lives, including your pets. As our lifestyles and schedules adjust or change, you may find that your four-legged friend has some trouble adapting to new routines and experiences. Here are a few things to watch for and how to deal with them effectively: Don’t Leave Me – … Read moreWays to Help Fido Adapt to Your New Routine

There’s lots of fun to be had during the holidays, but there are also quite a few hazards for your pet.  Here are three safety tips to keep your pet(s) jolly this season: Safely store fatty foods, chocolate and other sweets.  Chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, currants, macadamia nuts, walnuts and any foods sweetened with Xylitol … Read moreKeep Your Pets Safe This Paw-liday!

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month—and there’s never been a better time to splurge on a classic cat or dog! Senior pets are often the hardest to adopt, when in fact they often make the best animal companions because they’re already housebroken, have good manners, and won’t chew everything at ground level.  Here are … Read moreFive Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

Did you know obesity is one of the most common problems in companion animals and that recent surveys from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention indicate 60% of dogs and cats are overweight or obese?  Pets are considered overweight if they are 10-20% over their ideal weight and obese if they are 20% or more … Read moreIs Your Pet Overweight?

Caring for a companion animal is a privilege that requires a lifetime commitment. During Responsible Pet Ownership Month, our doctors and veterinary care professionals encourage those considering a new pet to review just a few of the necessary responsibilities to keep Fido or Fluffy happy and healthy for many years.