Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville

06/30/2025

We will be closed this upcoming Friday. Please make sure to give us a call before then if you need a refill of your pet's anxiety medications or would like to discuss with a doctor about getting on some for the Holiday! 🐾

06/23/2025

🎆🐾 Friendly Reminder: The 4th of July Is ONE Week Away! 🐾🎆

If your pet struggles with noise or firework anxiety, now is the time to:
✔️ Refill any calming medications
✔️ Call us to discuss if medication or other support might help
✔️ Make a plan to keep them safe and comfortable

Don’t wait until the last minute—give us a call to make sure your furry friend is prepared for a stress-free holiday. 💙🐶🐱

06/22/2025

We have a very special pup staying with us right now from our friends at Placing Paws—say hello to Bruno! 🐶

This sweet soul has had a rough start and is still learning that the world can be a kind and gentle place. He may be a little shy or unsure at first, but underneath it all is a loving heart just waiting to feel safe and understood. 💛

We’re giving Bruno the care and comfort he needs—but what he really love is some kind visitors to help them gain confidence and feel the warmth of human kindness. 🥹✨

If you’re interested in meeting Bruno, feel free to stop by during clinic hours or contact us to set up a quiet visit. Just remember—patience and TLC go a long way with dogs like this, and your kindness truly makes a difference. 💕

06/20/2025

🐍🎉 Fun Fact Friday – Sssensational Snakes! 🎉🐍

Did you know? Snakes can smell with their tongues! 😮

Instead of using a nose like we do, snakes flick their tongue to collect scent particles from the air and then bring them to a special organ in the roof of their mouth called the Jacobson’s organ—giving them a supercharged sense of smell! 👅👃

It’s just one of the many amazing adaptations that make snakes such fascinating creatures!

06/18/2025

☀️🔥 Hot Weather Alert: Protect Those Paws! 🔥☀️

With temperatures climbing, don’t forget that asphalt and pavement can get dangerously hot for your pets’ paws—even on mild days!

🐾 If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. Try the 7-second test: place the back of your hand on the pavement—if you can’t hold it for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for a walk.

🌡️ Pavement can reach 130–150°F on a 90°F day—hot enough to cause burns, blisters, or serious injury.

💡 Tips to stay safe:
-Walk early in the morning or later in the evening
-Stick to grass or shaded paths
-Consider protective booties for sensitive paws
-Keep walks short and bring water

Let’s keep those paws happy and healthy this summer! 🐶🐾

06/17/2025

06/16/2025

“If I fits, I sits”

06/15/2025

👨‍👧‍👦🐾 Happy Father’s Day! 🐾👨‍👦‍👦

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing dads—including the pet dads who wake up early for walks, scoop litter boxes, give belly rubs, and sneak a few extra treats when no one’s looking! 🐶🐱💙

Whether you're a dad to two-legged kids, four-legged furballs, or both—we appreciate all the love, care, and laughs you bring into their lives.

Wishing you a day full of slobbery kisses, tail wags, and quality nap time. You’ve earned it!

06/13/2025

🐍 Fun Fact Friday – Reptile Edition! 🐢
Reptiles don’t sweat! 😮
Unlike humans, reptiles don’t have sweat glands. That’s why they rely on their environment to regulate body temperature—by basking in the sun to warm up or seeking shade to cool down. ☀️🌿

It’s just one of the many reasons proper habitat setup is so important for our scaly friends!

06/11/2025

🎆🐾 Fireworks Are Coming—Is Your Pet Ready? 🐾🎆
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and while we love the celebrations, many pets don’t! Loud noises, bright flashes, and unfamiliar smells can cause serious anxiety in our furry friends. 💥😟

If your pet gets nervous during fireworks, now is the time to talk to us about calming medications or anxiety solutions. Don’t wait until the last minute—let’s make sure your pet is safe and stress-free this holiday! 💊💙

📅 Call us at to get your pet’s meds or advice ahead of time.

Let’s keep tails wagging and whiskers calm this July 4th! 🐶🐱

06/09/2025

🎨🐾 Little Artists at the Vet! 🐾🎨

We LOVE when our young visitors get creative during their time at the clinic! 🖍️🐶🐱 These amazing drawings always bring a smile to our faces 💛

Got a photo of your little one’s pet-inspired art? Share it in the comments—we’d love to see their creativity at home too! 🎉

06/06/2025

🍩🐾 Happy World Donut Day! 🐾🍩

It’s World Donut Day, and we’re sprinkling a little sweetness around the clinic today! While we humans enjoy our favorite frosted treats, don’t forget to treat your pets to something special (vet-approved, of course!) 🐶🐱💕

While donuts aren’t pet-friendly, cuddles, belly rubs, and vet-approved snacks are always on the menu! 😋