Some Pet Stores Don’t Tell You Their Puppies Are From Puppy Mills Many years ago a new client came to see me with his ill pet. I examined and successfully treated his dog. This new client, whom I later learned was the owner of a popular Chicago pet store, was so impressed with my skills
The Chicago City Clerk requires all dogs four months and older be registered with the City of Chicago. [Registration costs $5 annually for spayed or neutered animals and $50 for dogs that haven’t been sterilized.](http://www.chicityclerk.com/dogs ) If your dog is currently not registered, please do so as soon as possible in order to avoid a
The staff at Animal Medical Center of Chicago strives to limit their impact on the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling. We maintain the following practices to reduce our environmental footprint: Reduce We use a digital radiography system instead of a traditional film dependent radiography system to eliminate product waste and the use of hazardous
We have compiled a list of websites below that may aid in the recovery of your lost pet. FidoFinder.com (dogs only) LostAndPound.com Petfinder.com Petharbor.com Tabbytracker.com (cats only)
In my mind, I debated whether I wanted to publicly address the November 22, 2013 ABC 20/20 broadcast segment on “True Confessions of a Veterinarian.” At first, I did not want to give this segment any more public attention. I silently wrote to ABC about my dismay at the producer’s lack of fact checking skills
We did it again! We were voted “Runner-Up Best Veterinarian“ in the Chicago Reader’s 2013 Best of Chicago poll. Click here to see the results. Our most sincere gratitude goes to all our supporters. We will continue to provide your pet the best veterinary care. Thank you.
In today’s technologically advanced society, it is shocking to discover that hunger still exists in America. According to U.S. Census Bureau, 23 percent of people in Chicago live at or below the poverty level in 2013. (1) These impoverished people have extreme difficulties paying for utilities, food, rent and clothing. Sometimes they are forced to
The doctors and staff of Animal Medical Center of Chicago would like to wish everyone and their pets a Happy Pawlidays!
Please join us in serving hot meals to hungry youths! Where: “Youth Lounge” at Broadway Methodist Church 3338 N Broadway, Chicago IL When: Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm (Orientation from 3 -4 pm, Volunteer from 4pm-6pm) What: The “Youth Lounge” provides space for youth to hang out and get a hot meal. Operating since
Earlier this week, one of my clients brought their feisty, 12-year-old Chihuahua, named Gizmo, in for a nail trim. My veterinary technician noticed that Gizmo had lost two pounds since his last visit in September. This weight loss was a concern given that it was a 15 percent drop in his body weight. Gizmo’s owner
