VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago

02/13/2025

Raise your hand if you love caring for pets! 🖐️

02/11/2025

We love our pets, but have you ever wondered what your pets love? 🐶💙🐱

We're sharing some of your pet's favorite things 💙!

02/10/2025

Dental disease is one of the most common and serious health problems in dogs and cats. We're sharing ways to help keep your pet's teeth clean.

02/07/2025

Kennel Cough is a contagious respiratory illness, which means it can spread to your dog through exposure to other animals. If an outbreak is reported in your area, it’s important to take precautions to avoid spreading the illness.

02/05/2025

How important is pet dental health? Chew on these facts about why your pet's healthy smile is a happy smile.

02/03/2025

Planning on getting a pet in 2025? Let us help you pick a name! Comment below and let us know your pet's new name!

01/29/2025

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures.

This year is recognized as the Year of the Snake, so we're sharing some fun facts about why snakes represent wisdom, creativity, and transformation! 🐍🧧

01/27/2025

Who says playtime has to be outdoors? Indoor activities can be just as enriching and stimulating for your pets!

Watch this video for fun ways to keep them active and engaged inside.

01/23/2025

It's the ultimate battle of the ages, Puppies vs Seniors!

Which do you think is more adorable? 👍 = Puppies ❤️ = Seniors

01/22/2025

If you’re committing to teach yourself a new activity in the new year, why not include your pet in that resolution. It's as easy as 1,2,3, Sit.

What tricks does your pet know? Let us know in the comments.

01/22/2025

While there are treatment options for cats who get Bird Flu, the best course is prevention. Follow the below steps to keep your kitty safe and healthy.

01/21/2025

Cats are most likely to become infected with Bird Flu by
Drinking raw or unpasteurized milk
Eating raw eggs
Eating raw, undercooked, or uncooked freeze-dried meat or animal products
Direct contact with livestock (especially dairy cows and poultry) or wild birds

01/20/2025

The CDC has confirmed an outbreak of Avian Flu, which can spread among birds, livestock, and other animals. To help keep you and your pets safe, we’re sharing important guidelines and precautions.

01/18/2025

Happy Caturday! Meet Bonbon, he recently had his first visit at VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago. Bonbon had a lot to say to the technician who checked him in. Don't let the picture fool you, this boy was as sweet as pie, even if he was a little busy.

01/17/2025

Did you know a dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours? Their noses can detect scents we can't even imagine! 🤯

Watch this video to learn more fascinating facts about how dogs experience the world through smell.

🎥: VCA Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital

01/16/2025

Did you know you should have an emergency "Go Bag" for your cats as well as for yourself? This is helpful for emergency situations such as fires, tornadoes and flooding.

01/16/2025

Don't let a little snow ruin your pet's walk! We're sharing tips to help your pet avoid having jack frost nip at their nose on their next potty break.

01/15/2025

Arthritis can cause complications with keeping your pet healthy, and low-impact exercises can be a great way to manage your pet's health.

Follow along to learn how you can help keep your pet active!

01/09/2025

All donations made to VCA Charities at any VCA Animal Hospital in California will support disaster relief efforts, including our work to help pets impacted by the current devastating fires in Los Angeles now through January 31st.

01/07/2025

Keeping our pets safe is our top priority!

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

01/06/2025

As the seasons change, it’s crucial to keep your pet cozy and safe from the elements. Our winter safety tips will help your pets stay safe and warm, no matter the weather!

12/31/2024

Happy New Years from VCA! We hope you and your pets have an amazing day to welcome the new year! #2025

12/30/2024

We’ve had some paw-sitively amazing pet moments in 2024! We’re thrilled to have cared for over 3.7 million animals this year!

Thank you for trusting us with your pets—it's been an honor to be a part of their journey. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments in the year ahead! 💙

12/23/2024

We will be closed this coming Wednesday for Christmas. We will also be closing early on Tuesday for Christmas Eve. If you have an emergency while we are closed please call
Medvet 773-281-7110; PVG 773-516-5800 or Blue Pearl Skokie at 847-673-9110.

12/18/2024

The holidays are almost here. Make sure you keep your feline friend safe and healthy by being mindful of the potential dangers of the holiday season.
https://catfriendly.com/cat-friendly-homes/holiday-safety/

12/11/2024

VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago will have the following hours during the holidays:
Tuesday, December 24: 7:30 am- 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 25: Closed
Tuesday, December 31: 7:30am- 2:00pm
Wednesday January 1: Closed…

We will be open regular hours every other day.

12/09/2024

Make sure you pick cat safe plants when decorating your home this holiday season!

When choosing holiday decorations, be cautious with plants. Mistletoe, amaryllis lilies, and paperwhites are toxic to cats, and poinsettias can upset their stomachs. Keep any of these plants out of your cat’s reach. Learn more about holiday safety at https://bit.ly/2A8kwHA.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago.

11/26/2024

Holidays can pose a number of risks to our furry friends. Risks include the obvious, such as bones and other trash to the less obvious. Keep your cat safe with the following tips:
Candles – Try using flameless candles instead of candles with a live flame. This way if your cat accidentally knocks over the candle, your home is still safe.
Holiday treats – Purchase a veterinarian-approved cat treat instead of sharing some of your holiday food and risking an upset stomach for your cat.
Family and Friends – Prepare your cat for unfamiliar guests coming into your home, by placing them in a separate room that has their litter box, food, water, sleeping place, and toys. This way you can help prevent your cat from becoming distressed by unfamiliar people and the disruption to their routine.

11/23/2024

Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? We will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the holiday. We will resume normal hours on Friday November 29.
If you need refills before the holiday please allow 48hrs for those to be filled.

11/06/2024

VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is excited to announce that we continue to be American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited! AAHA is the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals in both the US and Canada. Hospitals that are accredited based on a stringent set of standards from pain management pain management, to team training and medical record keeping. According to AAHA only about 15% of practices hold AAHA accreditation. We are so happy to be re-accredited this year, making it 12 years as an AAHA accredited hospital.

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day to all our favorite cats (that's all of them by the way).

10/24/2024

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the day better, like these perfectly adorable toe beans on one of our patients.

10/16/2024

Back in 2017 we hosted Dr. Chung-Chun Yang, a veterinarian from Taiwan who was passionate about cats and cardiology (Pictured below with Drs Czerwonky, Thompson and our dear Bella). After spending time with us, learning cat friendly handling techniques, he spent some time with a cardiologist in Wisconsin. Dr. Yang recently reached out to us with an update and we couldn't be more thrilled to hear how the cats of Taiwan are benefiting from his time with us.

He said that, in addition to being Fear Free certified: "Starting in October 2024, we will be dedicating Tuesday mornings exclusively to our feline cardiac patients. This special scheduling is designed to provide a calmer, more tailored experience for our cats, with a focus on cardiology cases." He goes on to thank us for the "wonderful times and invaluable knowledge I gained during my visit to the Cat Hospital of Chicago in 2017. Your work there has been a huge source of inspiration for me."

We are honored to have had such an impact and to know that we are helping kitties in another country!

10/15/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our amazing team of techs. We truly have some of the greatest veterinary technicians and assistants! Our patients are so lucky to have such a compassionate, patient, dedicated team.