Dear Clients, We are saddened to learn about the recent deaths of Teal (Chilean flamingo) and Slater (seal) at the Lincoln Park Zoo due to Avian Influenza. This tragedy hits too close to home to ignore. What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza The History 1996: H5N1 Influenza A was first identified in domestic
Dear Clients and Friends, Beginning Monday, May 1st, 2023, face masks will be optional at Animal Medical Center of Chicago. While at AMCOC, if you’d like our team to wear a mask during your visit, please do not hesitate to ask us. Any pet parent with COVID-19 symptoms or any infectious illness, should NOT come into the office
In 2015, thousands of dogs in the Chicagoland area were innocently exposed to a newly arrived Canine Influenza Virus from South Korea, called H3N2. Daycare and boarding facilities were voluntarily closed for weeks to minimize viral spread. Dog owners avoided taking their pets to dog parks, daycare and grooming parlors. Many ill dogs presented to
Dear Pet Parents, As reported on local news stations and supported by our recent experience, there has been a rising number of dogs infected with Leptospirosis in the Chicagoland area. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted by the urine of infected wildlife – especially opossums, racoons and rats. Dogs acquire this infection by
Dear Clients and Friends, As we watch the devastation of war unfold in Ukraine, it breaks our heart to see the death of loved ones, the displacement of families and their pets, shortages of food, supplies and safe shelter. The people and pets in Ukraine desperately need our help. Please join us in helping those
Dear Clients and Friends, On Monday, February 28, 2022 we are pleased to announce that Animal Medical Center of Chicago will be opening our doors again to receive both clients and pets in the hospital. Yeah! We truly missed seeing you all! When you and your pet arrive at AMCOC, please call the Care Coordinators
Dear Clients and Friends, The Covid pandemic has altered the way we work, shop and interact. At AMCOC, we’ve been remarkably fortunate that we have been able to serve our clients every day without any interruption in care. Due to recent surge in Covid positive cases in our community, we are immediately returning to curbside
Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free and drug-free treatment to help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and speed wound healing in our pets. For some patients, this treatment modality may be used alone or in conjunction with traditional anti-inflammatory and pain medications. For those on medications, it may reduce their dependence on them. A positive
Dear Dog Owners, It was recently brought to our attention that some of Hill’s Prescription Diet canned DOG food and Hill’s Science Diet DOG canned foods have been voluntarily recalled by the company due to their discovery of elevated Vitamin D levels. Hyperlinked below is a list of recalled canned diet foods with their SKU and Lot
Raising a healthy and happy cat can be both challenging and fun. We hope you find this information helpful! 1. Enrich your cat’s environment and mind. Enriching your cat’s environment can decrease their mental stagnation, increase physical activity and prevent many behavior problems caused by boredom. An enriched environment will give cats the opportunity
