South Loop Animal Hospital

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from a few of our patients!
Stop by the clinic in your best costume for some treats for tricks from our lovely front desk staff!
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10/31/2024

Trick or Treat!!! Halloween is a time for goodies. Caramel apples, pumpkin donuts, chocolates, and candy corn make for a delicious holiday. It is well known that chocolate can be toxic for our furry friends, but sugary candy can also pose risks for toxicity. Too much sugar can cause stomach upset, excessive thirst, and in severe cases electrolyte changes. If your concerned about a tasty treat your pet has consumed, please reach out to your local DVM or the ASPCA animal poison control for further help.

10/24/2024

Halloween Safety Tips: Nothing is scarier than when a pet runs away!

🎃While handing out treats, keep the escape artists away from the door.

👻If you plan on bringing your pet trick-or-treating, please have their tags/microchips updated and have them properly leashed.

✨Another safety tip for both your family and your pet is to ensure visibility, use reflective gear or light-up accessories to keep visible to cars and other people in the dark!

10/15/2024

Happy start to Vet Tech Week! 🤎
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10/15/2024

A shout of appreciation for our amazing vet tech staff. They go above and beyond all year long to provide loving kindness and care to all of our pels year round. Thanks for all that you do and making the world a better place for all in your care.

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day!

Today we celebrate our furry friends who bring joy, love, and companionship to our lives every day. But with the extreme heat and humidity this week, it’s important to keep our dogs safe
and cool.

Heat Safety Tips for Your Dog:

1. Hydrate. Always have fresh water available during outings.
2. Shade & Cool Spots: Keep them in shaded areas during walks or indoors.
3. Avoid Hot Pavements: Walk them early in the morning or late evening when the ground is
cooler to prevent thermal injury to sensitive paws.
4. Never Leave Them in the Car: Even with windows cracked open, the temperature inside
the car can rise dangerously fast.
5. Watch for Signs of Heatstroke: Heavy panting that progresses to distressed or noisy
breathing as heatstroke worsens, restlessness or agitation, drooling, bright red gums,
uncontrollable urination or defecation, and collapse
6. Our French and English bulldog friends and other brachycephalic breeds should remain
indoors as much as possible. Walks outside should be kept short to minimize exposure to
extreme heat and humidity.

Lets keep our pups safe and comfortable so they can enjoy this day to the fullest!

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07/04/2024

Make this 4th of July safe and enjoyable for the entire family — including your pets!

07/04/2024

We know you want to enjoy the holiday, but loud noises and new people might not be as fun for some pets.

Here is a little reminder to keep your pets safe this week since the 4th and 5th of July are the busiest days for shelters with lost pets!

We're here for any emergencies, but we hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!

06/19/2024

The origins of Juneteenth date back to Galveston, Texas in 1865. Texas was also the first U.S. state to recognize as an official state holiday. AVMA is honored to be in Austin, Texas on Juneteenth for , and to be recognizing and celebrating this significant day in history.

05/26/2024

As we gear up to celebrate Memorial Day, let's not forget about the safety of our pets! 🐶🐱 While we honor and remember our heroes, it's important to ensure that our pets stay safe and sound during the festivities.

Here are a few tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this Memorial Day:

Watch the Grill: Keep an eye on the grill to prevent curious pets from getting too close. Hot surfaces and stray sparks can cause burns or other injuries.

Avoid Table Scraps: While those BBQ treats might look tempting to your pet, many human foods can be harmful to them. Keep them on their regular diet and avoid giving them any table scraps.

Provide a Safe Space: Loud fireworks and large gatherings can be overwhelming for pets. Create a quiet, secure space where they can retreat if they feel stressed or anxious.

Keep ID Tags Updated: With all the commotion, pets may be more likely to escape. Make sure their ID tags are up to date with your current contact information, just in case they wander off.

Stay Hydrated: Keep plenty of fresh water available for your pets, especially if it's hot outside. Dehydration can be a serious issue for animals, so make sure they have access to water at all times.

04/28/2024

The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals, and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary Day. The 2024 theme is "Veterinarians are essential health workers."

Today's veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people. They work hard to address the health and welfare needs of every species of animal. Veterinarians also play critical roles in environmental protection, research, food safety, and public health. Thank you to all the veterinarians around the world!

04/28/2024

04/08/2024

Hope you all had a safe and happy eclipse experience! Gustavo Manrique put on his glasses for a quick peek.

12/28/2023

Find out which common treats might be dangerous for him and what you should do next.

12/11/2023

We are continuing to receive a lot of questions about the current mystery canine respiratory illness that is being covered in the news. While little is still known about this illness, we wanted to share what we do know so far.

https://www.vetspecialty.com/mystery-canine-respiratory-illness/

11/26/2023

Tis the season to give thanks – and to keep our furry friends safe this Thanksgiving! Check out these Thanksgiving pet safety tips on our blog. https://ow.ly/rGGn50Q9rKu

11/16/2023

Ask us about Librela today!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!!!

10/21/2023

We have not been able to have this annual event since before the pandemic. The South Loop Dog PAC and South Loop Neighbors are bringing back, the Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash! We hope you will join us for this fun Halloween Celebration, Saturday October 21st from 1:00-4:00 PM at Fred Anderson Park.

The event is generously sponsored by Burnham Park Animal Hospital and South Loop Animal Hospital. More details coming soon.

10/21/2023

As this week comes to an end- we want to give one more thanks to our technicians for all that they do!

10/17/2023

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in t

09/11/2023

With heavy hearts as we remember this day, we honor those lost, their families, our heroic first responders, and those who continue to fight for our country.

09/11/2023

Today on the anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who were lost and their legacies that live on...including the canine heroes at Ground Zero, their handlers and veterinary teams.

08/21/2023

The South Loop team visits the Bristol Renaissance Faire!