Jan 27, 2022 | cats, Chicago, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Cook County, Dogs, Emergency, Hazards, Ice, Press Releases, Safety, Salt, Snow, Spotlights, Wind Chill, Winter
Chicago, IL—Dangerously cold, adverse weather conditions in the Chicago metropolitan area require immediate action from pet owners. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association provides the following guidelines for the public to keep their pets safe from the weather...
Mar 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Press Room, Spotlights
Chicago, Illinois— During the Passover and Easter holiday season, family pets are at risk due to a number of items commonly found in homes. Pet owners must take precautionary measures to maintain a safe environment in their homes. The Easter lily plant, chocolate,...
Feb 8, 2021 | Chicago, Press Releases, Spotlights
Dear Chicago Residents and Partners, The City of Chicago has partnered with Zocdoc, the leader in online healthcare scheduling, to streamline Chicagoans access to COVID-19 vaccines. Chicagoans are encouraged to seek a vaccine appointment first with their primary care...
Dec 2, 2020 | Press Releases, Spotlights
December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep your winter holiday season from becoming not-so-happy – for your pet and for you. Plan in advance Make sure...
Nov 3, 2020 | Alderman, animal bites, Animal Welfare, cats, Chicago, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Community, Cook County, CVMA, doctors, Dogs, DVM, Education, Emergency, Hazards, Helpful Veterinary Insights from Doctors, Press Releases, Press Room, Preventive care, rabies, Safety, vaccinations, Veterinarian, zoonotic disease, Zoonotics
Chicago, IL — The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) celebrates the fifth annual One Health Day on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 and supports the continued aims of this international campaign in furtherance of the One Health Coalition at a local level. The One...
Nov 22, 2018 | Animal Welfare, cats, Chicago, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Christmas, Cook County, CVMA, doctors, Dogs, DVM, Emergency, Hanukah, Hazards, Helpful Veterinary Insights from Doctors, Holiday, Hospital, Ice, Ice Melts, Illinois, Pet Nutrition, pets, Press Releases, Press Room, Preventive care, Safety, Salt, Thanksgiving, Veterinarian, veterinarians, Wind Chill, Winter
Chicago, IL – As the festivities of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year are celebrated by families with their loved ones, extra special attention must be given to hazards in the home, which can affect the safety and health of pets. Holidays are a very...