Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic

12/04/2024

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO OUR FAVORITE
DR. MARK PIECHOCINSKI!

Dr. Mark is a key member of our facility that works side-by-side with us at Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Mark is hands on with helping everything from exams, treatments, adoption surgeries, and educating our staff with everything medical/animal related. We truly appreciate Dr. Mark and he deserves the best on his special day! Happy Birthday Dr. Mark! We'll see you later today!

12/04/2024

Happy Birthday, Dr. Mark!🥳🎉

But wait... who's that causing a little chaos? MJ, our cheeky little elf, has returned just in time to join the party—and it looks like he's already gotten into the birthday treats!🎂

We guess even MJ couldn’t resist the deliciousness of Dr. Mark’s birthday goodies. Looks like Dr. Mark will have to keep a closer eye on his treats!👀😜

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Dr. Mark! Here's to another year of unforgettable moments and lots of untouched cake!🎂🎈🎁

12/03/2024

12/01/2024

Meet our December Staff Spotlight: April

April joined our client service representative team in July 2024, but has been in the veterinary field for 4 years and has previous experience working with marine mammals. At home, she has a shepherd/husky mix, Cody, and great pyrenes mix, Bailey. 👩🏻‍💻🐶🐶

When April is not at work, she enjoys reading, mostly sci-fi and fantasy books, hiking trails especially on the mountains, and figure skating. April has been figure skating since she was three years old and now coaches young children twice a week. 📚🌄⛸️

April’s musical taste knows no limits—she's up for anything! 🎶

A little fun fact about her is that April traded city life for the Alaskan coastline, spending four months caring for rescue marine mammals. She also spent 5 months in Spain studying and gaining hands-on experience with bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. 🌏🐬

One food that April cannot live without is potatoes! Whether mashed, fried, or baked, April’s never saying no to potatoes.🥔

11/30/2024

We hope your post-Thanksgiving Saturday plans are to rest and recover! 💤
Can you relate to this post-Thanksgiving feeling?

11/29/2024

FOUND: Lost Cat Near Lisbon Rd & Sherrill Rd in Morris, IL 🐱

A male cat, approximately 2 years old. He’s grey, intact, and not microchipped. He seems to be comfortable around our staff and has been handled. If this is your cat, or if you recognize him, please reach out to us at 815-467-4855! We’d love to get him back home. 🏠

11/28/2024

We’re so grateful for all of our clients and furry friends that make our clinic so special especially Belle, who was a thanksgiving treat for her first vet visit. May all of your pet’s holiday be filled with belly rubs, tail wags, and plenty of treats!💕🦴

From our purr-fessionals to your pets, we are so thankful for the love, loyalty, and wagging tails that brighten our days. So let’s raise a paw (and a turkey leg🍗) to healthy pets and happy homes! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍽️

11/28/2024

In honor of Thanksgiving, our office will be closed today on November 28th. We’ll be back to normal hours tomorrow on Friday, November 29th! 🦃🕣😊

If you are in need of any emergency services, please contact Animal Medical Center of Plainfield at (815) 436-8387. ☎️🏥

Pet Poison Helpline: (844) 492-9842 🐾☠️

11/27/2024

This Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to honor the special bond between humans and animals that has existed for centuries. 🐕 🍂🦅

11/25/2024

We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day to spend time with our loved ones. 🦃

Reminder to please call us early for any medication refills that your pet may need before the holiday! Thank you for your understanding. ☎️💊

11/23/2024

Please help us spread awareness and possibly save a pet’s life by sharing this post. 💙

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and we know that early detection is key. By keeping up with wellness visits, we can help identify any changes and provide early intervention where possible. 🐾

11/19/2024

🦠Leptospirosis is an infection of Lepto bacteria. Found in the urine of infected mice, rats, racoons, skunks and possums, this bacteria gets excreted into the environment.

Dogs are most often infected by drinking from a contaminated water source. The bacteria then targets the liver and kidneys, leading to serious illness and sometimes death.

You can prevent infection with an annual lepto vaccine and booster, good for dogs over 12 weeks old.

Help us spread awareness on the importance of the lepto vaccine by sharing this post!

11/19/2024

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!🐾💙

Meet Betty, one of our beloved patients, who’s been managing diabetes since February 2024. Diabetes in pets is more common than you might think, and with the right care and attention, our furry friends can still live happy, healthy lives.🐶♥️

Did you know that some signs of diabetes in pets include:
• Increased thirst and urination 💧
• Weight loss despite a good appetite 🍽️
• Lethargy or reduced activity 🐾
• Cloudy eyes (in more advanced cases) 👀

We’re dedicated to helping pets like Betty live their best lives through early detection and treatment. Diabetes can occur within other conditions as well. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, don’t wait—schedule an appointment today!📆

11/16/2024

Just like humans, pets are prone to painful ailments such as osteoarthritis. Pets are great at hiding pain, so it's easy to miss the signs until it gets severe.

Keep an eye out for symptoms like limping, stiffness, or hesitancy to jump or climb stairs. Chronic pain is not just physical but can affect our pets emotionally as well.

OA pain can be managed with safe, effective treatments to improve their quality of life! If you think your pet might be in pain, contact us. Together we can help them feel better.

Help us help more pets by sharing this post and checklist: https://bit.ly/3Z5m7u6 🐾

11/16/2024

Get your pets and kids ready for a festive photo op with Santa! Whether your furry friends are naughty or nice (or a little of both), Santa’s ready for all the holiday fun. 📸🎅🏻🎄

Don’t let your pet miss out on their moment with Santa — because who knows, they might just end up on the Nice list this year! 😉

11/15/2024

On Halloween we had a spooky surprise, our team performed an emergency splenectomy—but don't worry, it wasn't a scare for Bella! Dr. Lowery and our skilled team cut through the situation to get her back on her paws in no time!👩🏻‍⚕️🐾

Now the moment you have been waiting for, how much did Bella’s spleen weigh? Her spleen weighed an impressive 3.6lbs after removal! Congratulations to our winner, Dorlene Appleton—who was almost spot on with her guess of 3.5lbs! ⚖️

Bella's now recovering, and we're all happy that she’s on the mend, just in time for the holidays!♥️

11/14/2024

Have you noticed our pets seem to get even cuter as they age? (Seriously, how do they do that?)

As they grow into their grey whiskers, we naturally start to worry more about their health. November is National Senior Pet Health Awareness Month, and we are sharing some tips to help our aging pets thrive and live their best lives as they mature!

Do you have a senior pet? Share a photo of them below, we’d love to see them!

11/13/2024

Mallard Point had it's own Halloween horror - an emergency splenectomy!😷🩺

Now, here’s the fun part: Can you guess how much their spleen weighed after removal? 🤔

Drop your guess in the comments! The closest guess wins a free nail trim!👇

Hint: Spleens in dogs can range quite a bit, but this one was much larger than expected! 🐶