How to Prepare Your Dog for Boarding
Today, our Lincoln Park vets and team provide some tips on how to prepare your dog for boarding and what to expect when your pet gets home.
How to Choose The Best Place to Leave Your Dog While on Vacation
You love your dog but there are times when you will need to be away from home, so who will care for your dog while you're away? Today our Lincoln Park vets share advice on what to do with your dog while you travel.
How long can you leave a cat alone?
Cats may seem like they don't really need us around, but they do in fact enjoy your company and need you to provide them with all the things they need to thrive. Our Lincoln Park vets explain how long you can leave your cat alone, and give tips for keeping your cat safe and contented while you are away.
How long can you leave a dog alone?
We know you'd love to stay home and snuggle with your pooch all day but it's just not feasible to be home all of the time. After all, you have work, school, and errands to take care of. So, how long can you leave your dog alone and what they will get up to while you are gone? Our Lincoln Park vets explain.
How To Tell if You Have an Overweight Cat
To you, your beloved feline friend may just seem a little chunky, but carrying extra weight can significantly impact your cat's health and longevity. Below, our Lincoln Park vets share a few ways to tell if your cat is overweight.
My Dog is Constipated - What Should I Do?
Constipation in dogs may seem like a minor problem but it can be life-threatening depending on the cause. Here, our Lincoln Park veterinary team offers advice on what to do if your dog is constipated.
Quick & Easy Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy
Along with lots of love and attention, there are a few other basic steps that are essential when it comes to helping to ensure your dog's health. Here, our Lincoln Park vets recommend 6 things you can do to help your dog live a long and healthy life.
Heartworm Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets
Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs and even death for pets in Lincoln Park. The disease is typically found in cats, dogs and ferrets. Here, our vets explain why prevention is key.
Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks
Ticks can spread a number of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. In this post, our Lincoln Park vets explain how these external parasites thrive, including which signs to beware of, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Lincoln Park vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options.