Blackhawk Veterinary Services, LTD.

08/20/2024

Riding into this weeks highlight we have Roy. He is a 3 year old American Quarter Horse who is a dear friend of Dr. Kevin. Roy loves cookies and will give you a big smile to let you know that he would like a snack.

What does your pet do to ask for a treat? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Michelle for sharing your fur baby with us!

08/15/2024

National Check the Chip day is today!

Are your pets microchipped? Microchipping your pets is one of the best ways to recover them should they go missing. Veterinary offices and animal shelters have a chip reader and can scan any animal that comes into their possession. The chip will provide them with your name, and contact information so they can reunite you with your pet. If you already have a pet with a microchip make sure keep the contact information up to date.

If you have any further questions in regards to microchips do not hesitate to reach out to your veterinary office!

08/12/2024

This week's highlight is a beautiful French Bulldog named Lily Lou. She is 3 years old and her favorite thing to do is play ball!

What is your pet's favorite game? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Laura for sharing your fur baby with us!

08/05/2024

Rolling into this week's highlight is a Harry P, a Brussels Griffon Yorkie mix. He is a 3 year old rescue who is living an amazing active life. Some of his favorite activities are playing with his tennis ball and going for bike rides with his mom.

Does anyone else have a pet who enjoys bike rides? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Vicki for sharing your fur baby with us!

07/29/2024

Todays terrific highlight is Teddy, a 2 year old Romanian Mioritic Shepherd. He loves to take long walks in the woods and is a fantastic soccer player.

Are there anymore soccer playing pups at BVS? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Roberta for sharing your fur baby with us!

07/22/2024

🐾 Adoption Alert 🐾

Earlier this month a male kitten was surrendered to BVS with a severe injury to his tail. These injuries resulted in a tail amputation for this sweet little guy. During his time recuperating he bonded with one of our receptionist, Lisa. Her son, Little Gary, had lost his cat Nemo a month prior and was in need of another best friend.

Safe to say that Little Gary found that in his new baby, Patch. Patch was given his name from the song “Patch it Up” by Elvis of whom Little Gary is an avid fan. We are so excited to watch this pair grow and flourish together. Congratulations to the Baxter family on their new addition!

07/22/2024

This week's highlight is a 9 year old beautiful black Labrador mix named Bella. She loves to chase chipmunks, rabbits and any other creature that wanders into her yard. When she is not watching over her yard she enjoys receiving belly rubs from her family.

Do your pets enjoy belly rubs? Share your favorite belly rub moments with us in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Barb for sharing your fur baby with us!

07/15/2024

Peering into this week’s highlight we have another feline from across the sea. Carmen is a 9 year old Domestic Shorthair. Her fun fact is that she will do just about anything for a treat. When she is not snacking, she is coming up with a plan to get her next treat.

What is your pet's favorite snack? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Troy for sharing your fur baby with us!

07/11/2024

Is your pet itching or chewing at their skin? At this time of year they could be experiencing allergies. With all of the plants in bloom and all of the bees around, it is not surprising how many of our furry friends are affected.

If you think that your pet may be experiencing allergies consult your veterinarian.

07/08/2024

This weeks dynamic duo consists of Roxy and Abby. Roxy is a 2 year old Golden Retriever who loves to spend time outdoors chasing water from the hose. Abby is a 12 year old Black lab mix who enjoys taking naps.

Do your pet prefer playing outdoors or taking naps? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Jennifer for sharing your fur babies with us!

07/04/2024

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

07/01/2024

This weeks highlight consists of Mateo, Rocky, and Daisy Mae. Mateo (far left) is a chihuahua mix. He loves car rides, snuggles, and giving hugs. Laying in the grass we have Rocky, a 12 year old Morkie who also loves car rides, snuggles, and being outside. Last but certainly we have Daisy Mae a 2 year old Teacup Yorkie who loves car rides, walks, and attention.

Do your pets enjoy going on car rides with you? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Tina for sharing your fur babies with us!

06/29/2024

Summer grilling is a fantastic way to spend time outside and share good food with the people you love. However you should not be sharing these yummy foods with your pets! Bones and corn cobs can cause an obstruction in your pets digestive tract. To avoid this make sure all food waste is disposed of out of reach from your furry friends. Another danger to your pets is food that is high in fat as it can cause a condition called Pancreatitis. This is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas. If you want to include your pet in the festivities you can try these healthy pet friendly snacks.

• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Watermelon
• Blueberries
• Green beans

Remember to feed them these snacks in moderation as too much of a new food can cause digestive upset.

06/24/2024

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July Holiday!

06/24/2024

This week's highlight has a furry family of 4. Starting with our canine friends we have Walter, who is a 5 year old Pointer mix and Bernice, who is a 7 year old Jack Russell Chihuahua mix. Their favorite activities are going to the dog park and camping.

Moving on to the kitties we have Elvis, who is 4 years old, and Achie who is 7 months old. This duo loves to play fetch, watch birds, and cuddle.

Do your pets enjoy the outdoors? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Lisa for sharing your fur babies with us!

06/19/2024

Did you know that more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year? As beautiful as fireworks are the loud noises that they make cause animals to become afraid and run away. Here are some tips to help keep your pet happy this holiday.

• Make sure all of their identification devices, such as microchips and collars, have up to date information. Microchips are preferred because a collar can come off.

• Keeps pets inside or on a leash when there is the possibility of fireworks.

• If your pet often experiences anxiety with fireworks consider asking your veterinarian about sedatives to help calm their nerves.

06/17/2024

Todays handsome highlight is a 1 ½ year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Rusty. He loves to chase everything from balls and toys to more unique objects like bubbles!

Do any of your pets like bubbles? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Lisa for sharing your fur baby with us!

06/10/2024

Leaping into our next highlight we have Miss. Leinenkugel Shandy, also known as Leinie. She is 2 years old and loves to chase her ball right off the dock and into the water!

Are your pets enjoying this summer weather? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Tina for sharing your fur baby with us!

06/04/2024

With temperatures rising make sure that your pets are keeping cool. Here are some tips on how to keep your furry friends safe this summer.

1) Never leave them in the car! The temperature of a car can climb over 19 degrees in 10 minutes. Imagine being stuck in a 90 degree car in a fur coat!

2) Be sure to monitor and limit pets playing outside. Make sure they take breaks while playing and have access to water.

3) Limit long walks or runs, instead opt for shorter and more frequent walks. Some pets can even be taught to walk on treadmills, this allows them to release their energy in a cool environment year round!

4) Take your pets outside in the early mornings or evenings. This is when temperatures are at their coolest and less humid making it safer to be outside for a longer durations of time.

06/03/2024

Our highlights first international furry friend! Gus is from England and is the cat nephew of Dr. Julia. He is a 5 year old Domestic Shorthair who loves to play and snuggle. His favorite toy is a stuffed pickle all the way from America.

What is your pet's favorite toy? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Claudia for sharing your fur baby with us!

05/28/2024

Today's highlight is Casper the friendly donkey, featuring his best friend Epona the pony. Casper is a spotted John donkey who was rescued from a kill pen in Texas. At the time of his rescue he was estimated to be about 2 years old. He loves to hang out with, and be ridden by his human kiddos. Casper would like to give out a special shout out to Dr. Kallie for fixing his foot, allowing him to continue doing what he loves.

Does your pet share a special bond with their human kids? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Aubrey for sharing your fur babies with us!

05/27/2024

Today we honor and thank the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/25/2024

The clinic will be closed in celebration of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th. We hope you all have a fantastic Memorial Day!

05/20/2024

Here we have the Hinkle Clan. Starting on the left we have Dennis who is 2 ½ years old. In the middle we have Rodgers who is 9 ½ years old. And last but certainly not least we have Ava Grace who is 5 years old. This active group of golden retrievers love to ride in the car, go on walks, and chase rabbits.

Can your pets relate? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you so much to Kari for sharing your fur babies with us!

05/18/2024

BVS will now be doing pet highlights on this page! To submit your pet please message us the following information.

1. Your pets name and a photo
2. Their s*x, age, and breed
3. Their favorite activity

We can’t wait to give these sweet babies their moment in the spotlight!

05/17/2024

May is Lyme disease awareness month.

We have been seeing lots of ticks so make sure that your pets are protected with monthly flea and tick prevention.

02/05/2024

05/09/2023

Bonnie (left) would love to find a home with a larger playmate. She loves to rough and tumble and she's pretty scrappy for her size (33 lbs). We are calling her a mini malinois.

Located in a foster home in Romeoville, Illinois. Message us for more information.

05/01/2023

We’ve seen quite a few sweet new babies lately… we didn’t get pictures of them all but here are a few! 😍

04/21/2023

Our little ‘special needs’ kitten we posted awhile ago got adopted by the most wonderful family who loves and adores her!! 🥰