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North Shore Family Pet Hospital Dr Karen Bannow and Dr. Ben Shechter welcome you to our page!
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We are excited to welcome you to North Shore Family Pet Hospital. We have been practicing veterinary medicine on the North Shore for over 40 years combined. We are a family-oriented hospital that offers comprehensive veterinary care for your dog and cat.

10/31/2024

🐾🎃👻 Have a fun and safe Howl-oween, from your friends at North Shore Family Pet! 👻🎃🐾

10/29/2024

One of the best parts of Halloween is the candy!🍭 Bags and buckets and pillowcases full of treats, enough to last at least a month! It’s important you do not allow pets top have access to candy, though—especially any sweets containing chocolate, raisins/grapes, macadamia nuts, or the sweetener xylitol. These sweet treats can be harmful for cats and are especially harmful to dogs.
Dive into how to keep your pets safe during the spooky holiday! 🎃🦇🐾

10/26/2024

🦇🎃Halloween is right around the corner!!!🎃🦇
Giddy-up! Loretta is geared up and ready for her favorite holiday!🐎
Does your pet like to dress up for Halloween? And if so, do they prefer scary, or silly costumes? Tell us in the comments!

10/25/2024

Come catch some of the NSFP team at the Northbrook Halloween Pet Parade at 5pm tonight! 🎃 👻 🐾🐕🐈

10/22/2024

If you remember, a few weeks back NSFP hosted a giveaway to receive a pet portrait courtesy of our artistic veterinary technician, Allie!
Congratulations to Tara and her two precious canine companions, Theo and Miles! 🐾🎉💕
Thank you to everyone who participated, and remember to keep checking back for more paw-some giveaways! 🥳

10/18/2024

Omg! 😳 Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week is almost over?!?!?! It went so quick! 🥺💕 All of the hard-working, compassionate and dedicated techs at NSFP would like to say a big "THANK YOU!!!!!" to our many clients and reps for providing us with endless delicious meals, treats and snacks, gift bags and kind messages all week long.🎀🎁 With all of our hearts, thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! We are forever honored to be your #1 choice in your four-legged friend's care. 🐾🤩💜 Happy Vet Tech Week!!! 🎉

10/15/2024

Happy Vet Tech week! 🥳💕🐾
Veterinary Technicians are integral players on the veterinary healthcare team! They are on the front lines, compassionately working with clients whose beloved animals need care. 🏥 They work tirelessly in exam rooms, gently holding and comforting your pet while they receive an exam or vaccinations.💉 They are skilled phlebotomists and lab techs, drawing blood and running labwork in a quick and efficient manner.🩸 They are surgical nurses, ensuring that all equiptment is prepped and ready for the Veterinarian, while monitoring each patient before and after surgery to guarantee a smooth and safe recovery.🩺 They are dental hygienists, who scale, polish and probe each little tooth to check for signs of disease or discomfort. 🪥 These Veterinary Technicians do all of that, and so much more! Their broad professional and personal skills allow veterinarians to work more efficiently and effectively, and they do it all with love and a smile every day.🐾 Veterinary technicians are truly the unsung heroes of our clinic.
So please, join us this week in celebrating these wonderful members of our team. THANK YOU, VET TECHS, for everything that you do each day for our communities pets! 🥳🐕🐈🐾💕

10/04/2024

✨🌟🐱🐶🎉WE DID IT AGAIN!!!!🎉🐶🐱🌟✨
We are beyond grateful to announce that, yet again, we were voted as a NextDoor 2024 Neighborhood Favorite!!! 🙌💕
We are so proud to serve such a wonderful community and we look forward to continuing our commitment to excellence in veterinary care for years to come. 🐾We want to extend our deepest gratitude for supporting us, and helping us make a difference in the lives of our furry friends!
From the entire team at North Shore Family Pet, THANK YOU!!!🥰🐈🐕

09/26/2024

Our phones are not working properly this morning! 😵‍💫 We apologize if you have attempted to call and it did not connect or dropped. Please email us while we sort through these technical issues!

09/24/2024

Happy Cat Month! Some of you may recognize Veterinary Technician, Sophia! Her sister at Spark Love and Wellness filmed and shared this video of Sophia, with her very patient cat Archie, getting a 2-in-1 spa special! 😍 Here he is practicing great oral hygeine with his toothbrush and pet-safe toothpaste, while Sophia gives him a mani/pedi with ease! 🐾😹 What an excellent technique, putting the FUN in FUNctional!!

09/20/2024

Put two paws up, because it's Friday! 🥳❤
Celebrate the weeks end by having a yummy treat with your best fur-iend! 🎉 Here is sweet Milo, one of our patients, thoroughly enjoying his Churu snack during his visit with us. 🥰

09/16/2024

Last week we mentioned the acknowledgement that September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, but it is also "Happy Cat Month"! So let's discuss both on this lesson today! 🐱🐾🐈
Many pet owners recognize signs of osteoarthritis in their canine companions. But did you know that our feline friends can also suffer from OA? 😲
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which cartilage—the protective material that cushions a joint between two bones—breaks down over time, causing them to rub against each other. This friction can permanently damage the joint and cause pain and inflammation in and around the joint. Once osteoarthritis develops, the changes to the joint can’t be reversed. But the disease can be slowed down to help keep the joint working as well as possible for as long as possible!
Recognizing osteoarthritis in cats is difficult for pet owners and even for experienced veterinarians. Cats, unlike most dogs, can tolerate bone and joint problems due to their superior ability hide their pain very well. They also generally dislike being handled during physical examinations. This is why your observations about your cat’s activity level and behavior at home are important so your veterinarian has the best picture of your cat’s overall health. Check out this pain checklist and watch for these signs which might indicate that your cat might be suffering from OA, such as difficulty jumping up/down, changes in attitude (grouchy, hiding), or ability to properly groom themselves.
Thankfully, we have multiple different treatment options, so even our finicky felines who refuse to take oral medications can still find relief! 🥰
Think your cat might be suffering from osteoarthritis? Call us to set up a consultation! ❤️‍🩹🐱

09/13/2024

Did you know September is Animal Pain Awareness Month? We will touch on a few pain-related subjects throughout the month and how to recognize, diagnose and treat visible and non-visible pain in our four-legged friends! 🐶🐱
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🐾 Rehab Specialist Steph is working her magic with Lucky using the Assisi LOOP®! ✨ The Assisi LOOP® is a non-invasive, drug-free device that uses pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to reduce pain and inflammation, and promote healing. Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) therapy delivers a micro-current to damaged tissue that is precisely tuned to trigger an animal’s own natural anti-inflammatory process. Lucky’s enjoying the comfort and tender care, and we’re thrilled to see such positive results!💖 ❤️‍🩹

09/10/2024

North Shore Family Pet had an amazing time participating in the PAWS Chicago 5k this weekend! 🐾 Some of our NSFP family joined in on the fun, supporting a cause close to our hearts. It was amazing seeing all the love and support for PAWS, and we are proud to be part of this incredible community! 🐶❤️

09/04/2024

Let's talk ACUPUNCTURE with Dr. Berkowitz! 🤩🐾
Acupuncture can provide numerous benefits for dogs and cats, serving as a complementary therapy to traditional veterinary treatments! It may help alleviate pain💢, reduce inflammation〽️, and improve mobility, especially in cases of arthritis or injuries❤️‍🩹. Additionally, acupuncture can support various conditions such as digestive issues, respiratory problems, and even nerve injuries by stimulating specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.☮️
Overall, when performed by a qualified veterinarian, acupuncture can enhance the quality of life for pets and is often seen as a safe and holistic approach to pet health care!

08/30/2024

🥳🐾It's Labor Day weekend! 🐾🥳

Our holiday hours are as follows:
Saturday 8/31 - 8am-12pm
Sunday 9/1 - 𝑪𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑬𝑫
Monday 9/2 - 𝑪𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑬𝑫
Tuesday 9/3 - 8am-5pm (normal business hours resume)

Please let us know if you need medication or food refills prior to the weekend! And we hope you and your loved ones have a safe and PAW-some Labor Day! 🐶🐱

08/28/2024

What could be better than a kitty cuddle? Simple! TWO kitty cuddles, duh!! 😁🐾 Pictured here is technician Mariah, with two fabulous feline patients, Zeke and Zander! 😍🐈 Such a handsome pair of cats!

08/21/2024

UPDATE: CHIP WAS FOUND!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😽😽😽
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One of our patients, Chip, went missing from his home yesterday, 8/20/24. 😿 He has orange, medium length fur, is about 1 year old, neutered, microchipped, and was last seen in Lockerbie Lane, located in Wilmette. Please be on the lookout for this sweet boy!🙏 If you spot him, please alert us as soon as possible! Let's get this kitty home safe and sound!🐾

Address

300 Skokie Boulevard Ste A
Northbrook, IL
60062

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18475641500

Website

http://www.northshorefamilypet.com/, https://northshorefamilypet.covetruspharmacy.com/

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Videos

Sophia and Archie's Spa Special

WOW!!! Catch our VERY OWN Dr. Gardner on WGN channel 9 TOMORROW 5/30 at 4pm and 9pm! 🤩🌟 North Shore Family Pet had the honor of having WGN stop by to talk about the rise of flea/ticks and the importance of protecting your pet with prevention! Share with your family and friends, and watch Dr. Gardner and North Shore Family Pet on WGN!

We aren't sure who delivered these delicious Crumbl cookies, but Dr. Pepich and the Thursday staff want to say THANK YOU! SO yummy and gave us the sugar rush we needed to close out the day!!! 💕🤤🥰🐾

Yesterday the staff took a little bit of time to observe the 2024 Solar Eclipse!!! ☀️🌚 Dr. Shechter was an excellent narrator for the phenomenon, and even sang us a little tune to help commemorate such an exciting event! 🎵 🎶😂

Billie is giving us all the energy we needed for the week ahead! 🤩💝 Go Billie, GO! 🐾

National Love Your Pet Day 2024!

You love your furry friend every day, but did you know there is a special day dedicated entirely to your affection? That's right. National Love Your Pet Day is a holiday celebrated on February 20th of every year, dedicated to showing appreciation and love for our furry friends.🥰 Pets enrich our lives in so many ways, and this special day honors the bond between humans and their beloved pets, and encourages us to take a moment to recognize the important role our pets play in our worlds💕. Whether you have a furry best friend, a feathered buddy, or a scaly pal, National Love Your Pet Day is the perfect time to express your love and appreciation. Here are a few ways to show a little extra love on this special day! · Throw a paw-ty! 🥳 · Indulge in a yummy treat! · Go on a fun hike! · Donate to a local charity or pet shelter! · Endless cuddles! We hope you and your precious best friend have a wonderful and extra special 'Love Your Pet Day'! 💕🐱🐶

National Pet Dental Health Month 2024!

For the duration of February, Veterinarians everywhere focus on promoting the importance of oral hygiene for pets as we celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷🐾 We use this time to help educate pet guardians about the significance of regular dental check-ups, professional teeth cleaning, and maintaining good oral hygiene at home to prevent periodontal diseases and improve the overall health of your furry companions. This campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage pet parents to make dental care an essential part of their pets' daily routine! While tooth-brushing can sometimes be challenging with pets who don't want to participate, there are many other products to help benefit your dog or cats oral health such as: • Pet-safe toothpaste • Veterinarian approved dental chews • Water additives • Oral cleansing gels And more! If you are interested in learning more about dental care at home, or if you'd like to order one of our products, feel free to call our office! We take care of our teeth, so let's take care of theirs, too! 🦷🐶🐱

Happy New Year!

With love, from your friends at North Shore Family Pet! 🐾🥂🥳

Emmy always remembers that it is important to take some time out of your busy day for some cuddles and kisses! 😍🐾 Happy Monday, everyone!

A puppy kiss a day keeps the blues away! 💙

National Kitten Day!

We are celebrating all of the cute, spunky little kittens out there for #NationalKittenDay! Share your cutest kitten pictures in the comments! 💕🥰

Dolly and Stephanie

Dolly is doing a great job with her rehabilitation sessions with Certified Rehab Specialist, Stephanie! 💪💕 Here you can see them participating in therapeutic exercises, such as sit-to-stand, which helps build muscle in her hind legs and knees. 😊 We look forward to seeing her progress and grow stronger with each session.💕Go Dolly, go! 🎉

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Dr Karen Bannow and Dr. Ben Shechter welcome you to our page! We are excited to announce the creation of North Shore Family Pet Hospital. We have been practicing veterinary medicine on the North Shore for 40 years combined. We are a family-oriented hospital that offers comprehensive veterinary care for your dog and cat.