Jun 12, 2017 | Alderman, Animal Welfare, cats, Chicago, pets, Press Releases, Press Room, Preventive care, Spotlights, Veterinarian, veterinarians
Chicago, IL — The dangerous weather conditions associated with the Dog Days of Summer are returning to Chicago. Pet owners must be aware that both dogs and cats can suffer from the same heat-related problems affecting humans, which include over-heating,...
Feb 19, 2014 | Alderman, Chicago, Clerk Mendoza, pets, Press Releases, Press Room, Prohibition of Puppy Sales, Spotlights, Unethical Breeders, veterinarians
Proactive Education of Pet Owners Is the AnswerChicago, IL— The Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance introduced to the Chicago City Council on February 5, 2014 is scheduled for a hearing by the Licensing Commission at 11am on February 26, 2014. This...
Nov 26, 2013 | cats, Christmas, Dogs, Emergency, Hanukah, Hazards, Holiday, Hospital, Press Releases, Press Room, Safety, Spotlights, Thanksgiving, veterinarians
Protect Your Family Pet from Top Holiday HazardsChicago, IL – As the festive cheer of Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas is just around the corner, families and individuals must give extra special attention to issues that can affect the safety and health of their...
Nov 18, 2013 | animal bites, bats, cats, Chicago, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Cook County, CVMA, Dogs, Illinois, Press Releases, Press Room, rabies, skunks, Spotlights, vaccinations, veterinarians, zoonotic disease, Zoonotics
Burr Ridge, Illinois —A wild animal attacking a person in an urban setting is highly unusual. Children must be supervised and taught not to approach any animal that they are not familiar, including a dog or cat, or a coyote. Rabies is a zoonotic disease, which can...
