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
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
Frequently, while shopping for my dog’s food, I often overhear shopkeepers tell pet owners that dogs in the wild eat bones and therefore, it is not only necessary but also essential to give them to our pets. I cringe every time I hear this false myth. So below is my grand attempt at trying to
Does Your Dog Get High On Marijuana? Not long ago one of my clients and her 17-year-old son came to see me with their almost one hundred pound Labrador retriever, whom I will fictitiously name “Chewy.” This big overgrown teddy bear was acutely ill. He stumbled into the examination room with dilated eyes and a
