On November 11, 2015, while browsing the Chicago Tribune, a headline “Listerine Restored Luster to Dog’s Once-Thinning Coat” caught my attention. Unaware of the magical power of Listerine, with curiosity, I read the article. Although this article was written in a Q&A format, the implied questioner asked no question. What did follow, however, was a
This past week I saw three different new clients with three elderly cats with the same history of gradual weight-loss and decreased appetite. Each of these clients, I discovered shortly, had not taken their pet to a veterinarian in over eight years. Two of the three cats had not seen a veterinarian since they were
What is the permit and tag fee? The permit and tag fee is a total of $5.00. How long is the permit and tag good for? Any permit and registration tag will be valid only for a single season no matter when purchased. A single season is defined as the period running from January 1st
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This dreadful cancer has tragically touched all of us at Animal Medical Center of Chicago – whether it is a family member, friend, colleague or client. Our hearts and well wishes go out to all affected. Breast cancer is not limited to women and men. Regrettably, it also affects
Here are some tips for keeping your pets out of danger during the holiday season. Avoid Holiday Food Items That Could Cause Problems For Your Pet Alcoholic beverages Chocolate (baker’s, semi-sweet, milk chocolate) Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans) Moldy or spoiled foods Onions, onion powder Fatty foods Salt Yeast dough Plants Lilies that
This weekend I was driving on the Indiana Toll Road to Michigan and saw a large billboard with the following message: “Obesity is a disease. Obesity is not a decision.” And I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be wonderful if I could get all my medical information off billboards with catchy sayings. Unfortunately, life is
I went for a walk with my Golden Retriever today, and he could barely walk around the block in this Chicago 90 degree weather. This made me wonder, how many dogs have suffered from hyperthermia or heat exhaustion today, given the almost 100 degree temperatures? Here are my top 10 interesting facts or suggestions regarding
Last spring, 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 and grooming parlors. Many ill dogs presented to their
I had a cat. Her name was Sarah. She was sweet, playful and I loved her. She slept by my side every night and followed me around my apartment every day seeking my attention and love. At 8 and 1/2 years of age, I diagnosed her with kidney disease. At first, I adjusted her diet.
Just a few days ago a client asked me how old my dog was, and I actually had to think about it. My first impulsive answer was that he was four years old, but I instantly knew that this was not correct since we adopted him when my oldest son was still in elementary school,
