Press Releases
Understanding One Health to Keep Your Family and Pets Healthy
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...
Guidelines for Protecting Pets from Hazards during the Holiday Season
Chicago, IL – As the festivities of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year are celebrated by families with their loved ones, extra special attention must be given to hazards in the home, which can affect the safety and health of pets. Holidays are a very...
Chicago Area Veterinarians Celebrate One Health Day
Chicago, IL —The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) celebrates the second inaugural One Health Day on Friday, 3 November 2017 and supports the continued aims of this international campaign, while furthering a One Health Coalition at a local...
Protecting Pets from Dangerous Dog Days of Summer Weather Conditions
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,...
Protect Your Pet during the Holiday Season || Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines
Chicago, IL – As the festivities of Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year are celebrated by families with loved ones, extra special attention must be given to hazards in the home that can affect the safety and health of their pets. Holidays are a very special time of...
Protecting Pets from Adverse Winter Conditions
Chicago, IL—The start of dangerously cold, adverse weather conditions combined with a winter storm warning for the Chicago metropolitan area and northern Illinois requires immediate action from pet owners. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association provides the...
Chicago Area Veterinarians Recognize One Health Day
Chicago, IL —The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recognizes the inaugural One Health Day and supports the aims of this international campaign, while launching its own One Health efforts. The One Health concept is a worldwide strategy for expanding...
Protecting Your Pet from Dangerous Dog Days of Summer Weather Conditions
Protecting Your Pet from Dangerous Dog Days of Summer Weather Conditions Chicago, IL — The dangerous weather conditions known as Dog Days of Summer are returning to Chicago. Pet owners must be aware that their dogs and cats can suffer from the same heat-related...
Pet Owners Urged to Remain Vigilant with Canine Influenza Virus Still Present in Chicago Area
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association strongly recommends dog owners to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to prevent their dogs from exposure to the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), as new Canine Influenza Virus...
Pet Owners Urged to Remain on Heightened Alert due to Canine Influenza Virus
Pet Owners Urged to Remain on Heightened Alert due to Canine Influenza Virus Chicago, IL – The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association strongly recommends dog owners to remain on heightened alert and take precautionary measures to prevent their dogs from exposure to...