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
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
