Jul 16, 2013 | Press Releases, Press Room, Spotlights
Protecting Your Pet from the Dog Days of SummerBurr Ridge, IL — The hot, humid and hazy conditions days typical for July, August, and September are known as the Dog Days of Summer. Pet owners must be aware that dogs and cats can suffer from the same heat-related...
Jun 21, 2013 | Blasto, Blastomycosis, Fungus, Press Room, Spotlights
CHICAGO (CBS) —Fungus Attacking Chicago Area DogsJune 20, 2013Video Link for Story: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9014101One tip lead to another and another: A fungus is attacking dogs in Chicago.It’s an...
Mar 26, 2013 | Press Releases, Press Room, Spotlights
Protect Your Pets This Holiday SeasonBurr Ridge, Illinois — While Easter brings delight for individuals and families anticipating the arrival of spring, pets are at risk due to a number of items commonly found in homes during this time. In order to ensure a safe...
Mar 19, 2013 | Press Releases, Press Room, Spotlights
CVMA Recognizes IL State Comptroller Topinka as Animal Welfare Champion Burr Ridge, IL – The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recognized Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka at Brookfield Zoo on Wednesday the 13th of January 2013...
Feb 14, 2013 | Press Room
Dr. Neil Vora, an EIS Officer at CDC, discusses his article about Salmonella infections in childcare centers caused by reptiles and amphibians. Created: 2/7/2013 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 2/7/2013. Series...
Feb 12, 2013 | Press Room, Zoonotics
Volume 18, Number 12—December 2012, LetterTo the Editor: Salmonella spp. infection represents a major public health problem in the United States; nearly 1.4 million human cases and 600 associated deaths are reported each year (1). Reptile and amphibian exposures might...