The diagnosis of leptospirosis in dogs has increased in the Chicago area over the past few years due to increasing prevalence of the leptospira bacteria in the environment as well as increasing vigilance in the veterinary community. Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect human and animals, including your pets. All animals can potentially become… Continue Reading
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Chicago Ban’s Pet Stores
Chicago has banned pet stores from the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits that come from commercial breeding operations, commonly referred to as puppy mills, and said all animals sold in the city must come from pounds and rescue organizations. The prohibition is seen as a major win for the Windy City’s animal shelters and… Continue Reading
Flea Fact
Fleas can jump up to 200 times their height. This is equivalent to a man jumping the Empire State Building in New York. Roscoe Village Animal Hospital serves the veterinary needs of animals in Chicago’s Lakeview, Lincoln Park, North Center, Wicker Park, Uptown , West Loop, Logan Square and Bucktown neighborhoods. Continue Reading
Puppy Bowl 2014
Be sure to tune into Animal Planet during the halftime of the Superbowl for “Puppy Bowl”. Below is a clip from last years bowl game! Roscoe Village Animal Hospital serves the veterinary needs of animals in Chicago’s Lakeview, Lincoln Park, North Center, Wicker Park, Uptown , West Loop, Logan Square and Bucktown neighborhoods. Continue Reading
“Baby its Cold Outside”
The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes… Continue Reading
Dental Month Special
Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance of oral health care for pets, the AVMA and several veterinary groups are sponsoring National… Continue Reading
Jerky Treats Recall
FDA Facts: Jerky Pet Treats FDA has been actively investigating consumer complaints about jerky pet treats causing illness in dogs and in some cats. As of Sept. 24, 2013, over 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have reportedly become ill from eating jerky pet treats. The treats are sold as jerky tenders or strips and are… Continue Reading
Kittens looking for a good home
Roscoe Village has taken in three stray kittens and are looking to place them into a loving home. There are two male tabby kittens that are 7 weeks old and one orange and white kitten who is 9 weeks old. They have been dewormed, intestinal parasite tested, FELV/FIV tested, and have started their vaccinations. If… Continue Reading
Circovirus infections in dogs
There has been a lot of media discussion on a virus that may be involved in the death of dogs in Ohio and possibly in Michigan. We have not diagnosed a case in Illinois but continue to watch for any outbreaks. Below is more information on circovirus infections: Canine circovirus infections have been documented in… Continue Reading