Overbooked Schedule
“You’re the 5th clinic I’ve called today, they’re all booked. Do you have any openings to see my dog today?” This is not an exaggeration and we’re getting numerous phone calls like this per day. Pre COVID-19 there was already a shortage of veterinarians. We know this...
Testimonial: OraVet – It Works!
OraVet Works! When I dropped my dog Beanie at Animal Hospital of Lake Villa for her yearly checkup and vaccinations, I knew that I would be told that she needed her teeth cleaned. Last year she had 10 teeth pulled and the year before she lost seven. How many would she...
Pet Dental Care: Teeth Cleaning
By Erica Morton, DVM - Jan 23rd, 2020 Once tartar and plaque build-up on the teeth, the ONLY thing that will remove it is a dental cleaning. For animals, dental cleanings need to be done under general anesthesia. Once asleep, we perform a full exam by probing the gum...
Another Winter Older
So, you and your furry loved one have spent another year together! Memories have been made and the bond between pet and pet parent has grown stronger. Through all these great times of owning a pet, we can often overlook the fact that they age faster than us. With...
Vet Visits Can Be Scary…But Not Here!
Founded in 2016, Fear Free provides online and in-person education to veterinary professionals, the pet professional community, and pet owners. Our courses are developed and written by the most respected veterinary and pet experts in the world, including boarded...
Best of the Best
Voting has opened up for the 2019 Daily Herald Best of the Best! Just follow the links below to vote for Best Animal Hospital and Best Veterinarian!
Welcome Home: Setting Your New Dog Up For Success
Have you ever wondered how to help reduce stress in your new furry addition to the family? The following video has some great information some essential items you can use to help ease the transition of owning a new dog!