Care Animal Hospital of Libertyville

12/03/2025

11/29/2025

🐾 November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🐾

Cancer is one of the leading health concerns in our pets but early detection can save lives. 💛

We’re dedicated to helping your furry family members live long, healthy, and happy lives through routine checkups, screening, and early diagnosis.

🔍 Know the Warning Signs:
-New lumps or bumps that change in size or shape
-Unexplained weight loss or appetite changes
-Persistent lameness or swelling
-Sores that don’t heal
-Changes in bathroom habits or breathing

If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait! Schedule an exam with your veterinarian. The sooner we catch it, the better the outcome. 🩺

💜 Let’s work together to raise awareness and give our pets the best chance at a healthy future.

11/27/2025

🦃💛 Friendly Reminder! 💛🦃

Our clinic is closed today for Thanksgiving so our team can spend the day with family, friends, and furry loved ones.

We’ll reopen Saturday November 29th, ready to care for your pets once again!

Wishing you all a wonderful, safe, and cozy Thanksgiving full of wagging tails and purring thanks. 🐾🧡

11/24/2025

We’ll be closed on Thursday, November 28th-29th so our team can spend time with family, friends, and furry loved ones. 🧡

If your pet needs medication refills or appointments, please contact us before the holiday to ensure they’re all set.

We’ll reopen on Saturday November 29th to continue caring for your pets!🐾

11/22/2025

Is your pet due for a wellness exam? These visits are how we keep your best friend feeling their best—year after year. 💛 Give us a call or book online today!

11/21/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips 🦃

As we enjoy our feasts and family time, let’s keep our furry friends safe too! Here are a few reminders from your friends at Care

🍗 No Table Scraps!
Turkey bones, skin, and rich foods can cause digestive upset or even dangerous blockages.

🍫 Keep Sweets Out of Reach
Chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free treats), and raisins are toxic to pets.

🧅 Watch Out for Hidden Dangers
Onions, garlic, and grapes, all common in holiday dishes, can be harmful.

🍷 No Alcohol
Even small amounts can cause vomiting, tremors, or worse.

🚪 Mind the Door
Guests coming and going? Make sure your pets don’t sneak outside.

If your pet eats something they shouldn’t or isn’t acting right, call us or the nearest emergency clinic immediately.

Wishing you and your pets a safe, happy, and tail-wagging Thanksgiving! 💛🐶🐱

11/20/2025

It's getting chilly! 🥶Cold weather can affect your pet's joints, skin, activity, and routines. Here are a few tips to prepare your pet for wintertime:
- Provide a warm and cozy space off of the floor and away from drafts
- Sweaters or jackets are great for short-haired, small or senior pets
- Limit your pet's time outside in the extreme cold
- Some pets' nutrition needs might change during the winter. Talk to your vet if you think this might be the case.

Have questions? We’re always here to help!

11/19/2025

💉 Why Is Bloodwork Important for Your Pet?

Routine bloodwork isn’t just for sick pets , it’s one of the most important tools we have to keep your furry family healthy! 💛

We recommend regular blood tests to:

🔹 Detect illness early – Many diseases (like kidney, liver, or thyroid issues) don’t show signs until they’re advanced.
🔹 Check organ function – Especially important before anesthesia or when starting new medications.
🔹 Monitor ongoing conditions – Helps us see how treatments are working and make adjustments.
🔹 Establish a healthy baseline – So if your pet ever becomes ill, we know what’s normal for them.

Routine wellness screening gives us a window into your pet’s overall health, often before any symptoms appear. 🩺

🐶🐱 Prevention is the best medicine! Ask us about scheduling your pet’s next wellness exam and bloodwork today.

11/17/2025

💊 It’s Antibiotic Awareness Week! 💊

We’re proud to do our part in protecting both animal and human health by using antibiotics wisely and responsibly.

🔹 Why It Matters:
Overusing or misusing antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to treat, not just in pets, but in people too.

🔹 What You Can Do:
✅ Always follow your vet’s instructions when giving antibiotics.
✅ Finish the full course, even if your pet seems better!
✅ Never share or reuse leftover medications.
✅ Schedule regular check-ups to keep your pet healthy and prevent infections before they start.

Every time we use antibiotics the right way, we help preserve their effectiveness for the future. 💙

🐶🐱 Together, we can protect the health of our pets, our families, and our community.

11/15/2025

Today is the day! If you’re looking for a gift for that special someone AND you want to support a fantastic rescue, Spay and Stay has you covered. Proceeds support the ongoing effort to spay, neuter and medically treat cats all around Lake County.
Your cat wants you to go! 🐈🐈‍⬛😻

11/14/2025

💛 Celebrate Senior Pets! 💛

Our beloved companions age faster than we do and as they enter their golden years, they deserve extra love, care, and attention. 🌟

We’re honoring Senior Pet Health Month by reminding pet parents how important it is to keep aging pets happy, healthy, and comfortable.

🩺 Senior Pet Care Tips:
🐶 Schedule twice-yearly checkups ,early detection is key!
🍗 Feed a balanced senior diet to support joint and organ health.
💊 Keep up with preventives, older pets still need protection from parasites.
🏃‍♀️ Encourage gentle exercise to maintain muscle tone and mobility.
❤️ Watch for changes in behavior, appetite, or bathroom habits ,they can signal hidden issues.

Every senior pet has a story, let’s make their next chapters their happiest yet. 🐕🐈‍⬛