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H1N1 INFECTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association would like to inform you of the latest news on reports of H1N1 infection in domestic animals. The CVMA is happy to report that, to date, there have been no positive cases of H1N1 in any domestic animals...
HAVING YOUR DOG NEUTERED: WHAT BEHAVIORS DOES IT REALLY AFFECT?
Ok, so I know that this article may not necessarily be for the faint of heart, especially if you belong to a certain 50% of the population. However, with all the talk recently about whether your dog should be neutered or not, I...
NEW CANINE PARVOVIRUS STRAIN KILLS CATS TOO
Recent news headlines about Oprah’s puppy death from Parvovirus infection have put Chicago’s dog owners on health alert. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) would like to inform pet owners about this...
CVMA PRESS RELEASE - MANDATORY SPAY NEUTER
MANDATING SPAY/NEUTER IS BAD MEDICINE – INCREASING COSTS, DECREASING CARE
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association reaches out to Chicago Aldermen to halt the rush toward...
EASTER BUNNIES: THINK BEFORE YOU BUY
Rabbits are not "low-maintenance" pets, and are a poor choice as a pet for children. They have a lifespan of 10 years and require as much work as a dog or cat. Your home must be bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew cords...
LEAD IN PET TOYS? CBS 2 CHICAGO REPORTS
After recalls of everything from pet food to children's toys manufactured in China, many pet owners have concerns about the toys they provide their pet. Could they be dangerous? The fact is, no one is certain what level of lead would pose a...
VETERINARY MEDICINE - IT'S NOT JUST DOGS AND CATS!
For those of us used to life in the big city, it’s hard to believe that there are veterinarians out there who do not regularly work on dogs, cats and “pocket pets.” Believe it or not, veterinary medicine is a career option with...
HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS FOR DOGS AND CATS
Known as the “Dog Days of Summer”, the months of July, August, and September are bound to be filled with plenty of hot, humid and hazy days. Pet owners should be aware that dogs and cats can suffer from the same...
SPRING CLEANING: THE PERFECT TIME TO REVISIT HOUSEHOLD PET SAFETY TIPS
In addition to the warm weather and burst of green, for many, spring ushers in the annual ritual known as “spring cleaning...
CVMA ENCOURAGES PET OWNERS TO BEWARE OF HEARTWORM
With the approach of spring and warm weather, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is alerting dog and cat owners about the importance of heartworm disease prevention. Heartworm, a serious disease that is spread by mosquitoes,...
HEALTHY SMILES AS IMPORTANT FOR PETS AS PEOPLE
Oral health is an essential component of the overall health and well being of your cat or dog. In recognition of February’s “Dental Health Awareness Month”, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association offers the following home...
TIS THE SEASON
This year, as you get ready to “deck the halls” and prepare for a visit from “jolly old St. Nick”, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) offers these holiday to tips to make the yuletide bright for you and your...
UP, UP AND AWAY THIS HOLIDAY!
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday travel season, as well as the busiest week at Chicago airports. For those area residents looking to fly to grandmother’s house with their beloved pets, the Chicago Veterinary Medical...
TREATS MAY BE TRICKS FOR PETS
Halloween may be fun for two-legged ghosts and goblins, but for our four-legged friends, it can pose some dangers. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) offers the following tips to ensure you and your pet enjoy a safe and...
NICE YARD - NICE DOG - CAN WE ALL GET ALONG?
Nice Yard & Nice Dog - Living Together in Harmony!
You've just spent the morning planting tulips and daydreaming about how splendid they'll look next spring. Digger, your beloved canine companion, was at your...
PREVENTING HEAT EXHAUSTION
A routine walk during the heat of the day, a backyard without ample shade or a five minute sit in a parked car could lead to heat exhaustion, which can cause irreparable brain damage or even death for your pet. Pets, especially outdoor pets,...
PREVENTING HEAT EXHAUSTION
A routine walk during the heat of the day, a backyard without ample shade or a five minute sit in a parked car could lead to heat exhaustion, which can cause irreparable brain damage or even death for your pet. Pets, especially outdoor pets,...
PUPPIES & CHEWING
Question : How do I stop my puppy from chewing on everything?
Answer: Chewing is always a difficult problem with puppies, and it's one that needs to be resolved for your pet to be a part of your household...
EXERCISING YOUR PET
You know it's good for you. You know that exercise can give you energy, help you maintain a healthy weight, keep your muscles and joints flexible, help you live longer, and above all, make you feel better...
For all the same reasons, your...
MANAGE YOUR ALLERGIES AND KEEP YOUR PET
12 Ways to Reduce Household Allergens from Pets. Americans are crazy about animals, and the number of pets in homes has never been higher. However, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), the...
RABBITS AND EASTER
Easter is fast approaching and that means pet stores are stocking up with "Easter Bunnies". Many families can't resist these sweet little pets for their young children, but all too often are not prepared for the long-term commitment....
WITCHES, BATS & SCAREDY CATS
Halloween is one of the best Holidays for children, but it can be hard on pets if you don't take some precautions.
The best way to keep your pet safe is to keep it at home. Wandering pets can be spooked by noisy groups of small ghouls and...
ENJOYING THOSE GOLDEN YEARS- IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR OLDER PETS
So you've noticed that Tippy is getting gray and tends to run into things more often. Or that Tabby seems to be sleeping more and doesn't respond as quickly to the sound of the can opener. What's going on? Does old age affect our pets the same...
OBESITY IN FELINES
An obese cat is not a pretty sight. Cumbersome and clumsy, unable to reach all the places on his body that need grooming, he suffers a marked deterioration in athletic ability and appearance, and is subject to skin problems. Obese cats also face...
DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR PETS!
Dental Care, it's necessity for you, but do you include dental care for your pets? If you don't, maybe now is a good time to start! The bacteria that lurk in a pet's mouth may be the cause of bad breath and more. Bacteria accumulation can lead to...
IS MY HAIR IN PLACE?
Fifi comes prancing out of the groomer's, one delicate paw in front of the next. Blue ribbons tied to his ears, his tail cut into a tidy little pompom. He's perfectly pretty-maybe too perfect to be playing fetch in the backyard, you worry....
ARE YOUR INTERESTED IN REPTILES?
So, you're interested in reptiles, and thinking of getting a snake, lizard or frog as a pet? Wondering how to get started?
Everyone who has ever owned a reptile pet has been in your position. Fortunately, there are numerous resources...
INCREASED CANINE DISTEMPER DETECTED IN CHICAGO
Chicago Animal Care and Control has continued to detect canine distemper in Chicago and is recommending distemper vaccinations for all uninoculated dogs. Animal Care and Control has detected a possible eighty-two cases of distemper in dogs since...