I had a cat. Her name was Sarah. She was sweet, playful and I loved her. She slept by my side every night and followed me around my apartment every day seeking my attention and love. At 8 and 1/2 years of age, I diagnosed her with kidney disease. At first, I adjusted her diet.
Just a few days ago a client asked me how old my dog was, and I actually had to think about it. My first impulsive answer was that he was four years old, but I instantly knew that this was not correct since we adopted him when my oldest son was still in elementary school,
Many times a day I hear the following question from my clients: What is the best food to feed my cat? My answer is always dependent on the age, body condition and health of the cat. However, for the average adult healthy cat, I recommend a canned diet with the following composition — greater than
Sometimes in our darkest moments a light suddenly appears. On a very hectic Saturday morning at Animal Medical Center of Chicago, a recently rescued pregnant pit bull came to see me with a 24- hour history of labored breathing and restless behavior. This young pit bull, newly named Hallie, was in labor and could not
Would you ever allow your hair stylist to clean your teeth? Then why would you ever allow your groomer or any other self-proclaimed animal expert to clean your pet’s teeth? These services from non-professionals are frequently referred to as “Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings.” The truth is, a groomer or anyone for that matter who advertises or
The other day, one of my clients sent this passage to me following the death of his dog and I’d like to share it with you: “The dogs in our lives, the dogs we come to love and who [we fervently believe] love us in return, offer more than fidelity, consolation, and companionship. They offer
Together We Can Eliminate Rabies: Vaccinate your dog with Nobivac 3-year Rabies vaccine at Animal Medical Center of Chicago and we will donate a rabies vaccine to a pet in need. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can affect dogs and cats, wild animals, and humans. It is transmitted by the bite or scratch
In the Chicago Tribune “Ask Amy” column dated March 8, 2016, advice columnist Amy Dickinson responded to a lonely middle- aged woman’s plea for advice on how to improve her social life. Dickinson’s advice included three suggestions: move to an apartment, get a dog, and join a gym. I worry that Dickinson’s simple advice to
Your incredible donations helped Animal Medical Center of Chicago raise the most pet food totaling 6880.05 pounds. We’d like to congratulate our fellow colleagues and friendly competitors at North Center Animal Hospital for raising 4009.7 pounds, and Integrative Pet Care for raising 2983.9 pounds of pet food. With a grand total of 13,872.70 pounds of
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements purchased by pet owners for their pets. It has many health benefits but only if it’s the right formulation, produced by a reputable company, and administered at the correct dose. What is fish oil? The two main ingredients in fish oil are eicosapentoaenoic (EPA) and
