Press Releases
Press Release – CVMA Highlights Tips for Calming Pets During Storms, Fireworks
CVMA Emphasizes Importance of Minimizing Stress Response in Pets This Summer As summer brings more thunderstorms and fireworks, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is urging pet owners to take proactive steps to minimize stress responses in...
Press Release – CVMA Celebrates Contributions of Veterinarians on World Veterinary Day
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association also acknowledges the essential role that multiple professionals play in delivering high-quality veterinary services. With the annual World Veterinary Day (WVD) on Saturday, April 26, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association...
Press Release – Protect Your Pet’s Health While Enjoying Easter and Passover Celebrations
CVMA reminds pet owners that holiday decorations, foods can be harmful With the Easter and Passover holidays fast approaching, families are preparing to enjoy special annual holiday traditions that incorporate foods and materials that can be harmful to pets. The...
Press Release – CVMA Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10th
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association highlights veterinarians as particularly vulnerable World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th each year, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and promoting efforts to prevent it. The day aims to...
Press Release – CVMA Celebrates International Assistance Dog Week
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association salutes service and emotional support dogs International Assistance Dog Week (IADW), which was established in 2009, is celebrated annually beginning the first Sunday in August. It was founded to highlight the importance of...
Press Release – CVMA Highlights the Value of Minimizing Stress Response in Pets This Summer
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association provides tips for calming pets during storms, fireworks With summer in full swing, there are a variety of situations and noises that can stir up a troubling stress response in pets. From thunderstorms to fireworks, which aren’t...
Press Release – CVMA Provides Chicagoland Pet Families with Free Grief Resources
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association offers helpline and pet loss support group The loss of a beloved animal companion can be profoundly impactful. In recognition of this fact, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) provides free grief resources for...
Press Release – CVMA Reminds Pet Owners that May is Microchip Your Pet Month
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association raises awareness of benefits regarding “chipping” pets May is recognized as "Microchip Your Pet Month”, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of microchipping pets for their safety and well-being. Chicago...
Press Release – Protect Your Pet’s Health While Enjoying Spring Holiday Celebrations
CVMA reminds pet owners that holiday decorations, foods can be harmful to pets With Easter coming up on the last day of March and Passover starting in late April, the spring holiday season has arrived. This means that celebrations with family, friends, and favorite...
Press Release – The Arrival of Early Spring Weather Means it’s Dog Park Time in Chicagoland
Pets/people benefit from outdoor exercise and making social connections It’s barely March and not even officially spring yet, but warmer and sunnier weather has arrived! That means it’s a great time for dogs and their owners to enjoy some exercise, fresh air, and...