Dear Clients and Friends, Regrettably, it’s the end of November and we’re still in the throes of the COVID pandemic. I’m thrilled to report that my staff still remains COVID-free and 100% COVID vaccinated. This amazing accomplishment is likely due to their conscientious behavior and vigilance to safe-distancing, mask wearing, frequent hand washing activity, and
Dear Clients and Friends, No one has been untouched by the enormity and devastation of the Coronavirus pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been very proactive in our efforts to provide a safe environment for our staff, our clients and our patients. We’ve practiced social distancing, allowed only staff members into the
Dear Clients and Friends, As this difficult year draws to a close and the holiday season is upon us, we’d like to thank you all for entrusting us with the care of your furry family member. We are honored for the privilege to care for your pet and grateful for your confidence. It is our
Dear Clients and Friends, It seems like only yesterday that I was on my hands and knees scrubbing the construction dirt off the waiting-room floor tiles in anticipation of the grand opening of Animal Medical Center of Chicago. That day, however, was 30 years ago today. Unbelievable, how fast time flies when you love
Dear Clients and Friends, Wow, it’s been over 6 weeks since we began our curbside visits to Animal Medical Center of Chicago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the safety of our staff and clients, and our desire to provide uninterrupted veterinary medical care to our patients during these unprecedented times, we divided our
Dear Clients and Friends, Regrettably, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected all of our lives. As the owner of Animal Medical Center of Chicago, the safety of my clients, pets, and staff is always at the forefront of my mind. In March 2015, my staff did an amazing job treating over 120 dogs infected with
Dear AMCOC Clients and Friends, We are now just entering the early phase of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Chicago. I know this may be a frightening time for many, but it is also a time that we come together as a community to help those most vulnerable to the virus — our
It is natural for cats to scratch inanimate objects. They scratch to sharpen their nails, dislodge old nail growth, scent mark their territory and stretch their limbs. They do not scratch your favorite couch or rug to be spiteful. Although this behavior can be quite upsetting to even the most devoted cat lover, at Animal
Your cat’s age and overall health will help determine the answer to this question but we’ve listed some general guidelines below to follow. Kittens (birth – 1 year) Kittens should be seen by their veterinarian once every 3-4 weeks for the first 16 weeks of life. At these visits, your kitten will get a series of
Wellness Testing for Young Adults – Early Detection Profile Dogs and cats are exceedingly skilled at hiding their illnesses from their owners. They can’t talk and often show no signs of an illness until something is terribly wrong. So how do you know if your pet is hiding an illness? A yearly physical examination with
