Dec 12, 2025 | Chicago, Spotlights
Chicago dog tested positive for rabies by direct fluorescent antibody testing on December 19 at the IDPH Chicago lab. The test was repeated, and the repeat test was also positive. This is the first rabid dog in the state since 1994 and the first rabid dog in Cook...
Mar 15, 2022 | Chicago, Press Releases, Spotlights
Chicago, IL – Fresh air, exercise and connecting with other dog owners boosts health and wellbeing. With the spring season quickly coming into view, dogs and their owners are anxiously anticipating the opportunity to head to their local dog park and enjoy some...
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...
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...
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...
