Palos Animal Hospital

11/28/2023

Hello,
There are many questions regarding the current respiratory illness affecting areas in the country. There is little known as to the causative agent yet. As with any reapiratory illness, it’s best to avoid high risk areas/situations and keep your pets up to date on vaccinations. Here is a link to a very informative website written by one of my professors from veterinary medical school. The first three articles are about the respiratory illness

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com

10/24/2023

We are very excited to announce a new product to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs! Librela is a once a month injection administered by your veterinarian that provides long-term control of pain associated with osteoarthritis. Librela is a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets factors that cause OA pain, so it works differently than traditional treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is a safe alternative to the traditional treatments because it is is metabolized and eliminated like naturally occurring antibodies, with minimal involvement of the liver or kidneys. Librela follows a monoclonal antibody therapy injection for OA pain in cats, called Solensia. After using Solensia for over a year in cats, we have seen significant positive responses and are confident the same results will be seen in dogs!

If you think your pet would benefit from Librela or Solensia please give the clinic a call and schedule a consultation with a veterinarian.
Watch for our special email on Wednesday that will give more information on Librela and Solensia.

03/04/2022

We have a new page! Be sure to follow us for important information and fun photos on our new page! Thank you!

Our animal hospital in Palos Heights, IL, offers pet exams, cat and dog teeth cleaning, cat and dog

02/25/2022

Dear clients,

On February 28th, the state of Illinois will be lifting the mask mandate for select indoor settings.

Given the nature of our close interaction with our clients, and the need to preserve appropriate staffing levels, Palos Animal Hospital has elected to continue to require facial coverings while in our facility.

COVID-19 has always been a very fluid scenario, and we want to take measured steps towards lifting mitigation requirements. My hope is that in a short period of time, we will be able to adjust our own requirements. I appreciate your understanding and ask that you please be respectful of our requirements.

Thank you!
-Dr. Jeff

02/23/2022

Tips to help your pet enjoy the great indoors!

02/02/2022

Poor dental hygiene can be harmful to your pet’s health. With daily at-home treatment and yearly dental checkups, your companion can enjoy fresh breath and a longer, healthier life! 🦷🐾

01/26/2022

Now here’s something you don’t see every day…

01/19/2022

They weren’t just talented and renowned artists; they were also animal lovers. Get to know the pets of some of the most famous and influential artists of the last century: https://www.ninadavidowitz.com/blog/2018/1/28/famous-artists-and-their-pets

01/12/2022

The vacuum cleaner—does your pet love it, or hate it? This kitty seems to be the exception to the rule!

12/28/2021

To our valued clients,

Palos Animal Hospital will be closed December 27th through January 2nd due to staffing shortages. We will resume normal operating hours January 3rd at 8 am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

During this time, we will provide limited services of prescription refills and answering general questions via voice mail messages with the following phone numbers:

For prescription refills, please contact 708-925-7186.
For general questions, please call 708-925-7163.

Voice mail for both of these numbers will be checked once daily. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for medications to be filled. Once the medication is ready, we will contact you and prescriptions will be available for pickup Monday, December 27th through Thursday, December 30th between 4 and 6pm.

Call the prescription phone number 708-925-7186 when you arrive for your pickup, and someone will meet you at the front door. We will contact you after January 3rd for payment. Medication requests made on December 31st will be available after January 3rd.

BOARDING

If you currently have pets boarding with us, they are still being cared for, and we will contact you to arrange the pickup of your pet at the time you originally requested.

IMMEDIATE CARE

If your pet needs immediate care, please contact one of the clinics below:

Premier Veterinary Group
Address: 7000 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (708) 388-3771

Animal Emergency of Mokena
Address: 19110 88th Ave, Mokena, IL 60448
Hours: 7pm to 7am
Phone: (708) 326-4800

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Address: 2551 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 963-0424

VCA Aurora
Address: 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (630) 301-6100

Vet Specialty Center
Address: 1515 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: (847) 459-7535

Animal Care of Plainfield
Address: 14411 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL, 60544
Phone: (815) 436-8387

Veterinary clinics that maybe available without an appointment:

Midwest Animal Hospital
11205 183rd Pl, Orland Park, IL 60467
Phone: (708) 478-7788

Animal Care of Plainfield
Address: 14411 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL, 60544
Phone: (815) 436-8387

Summit Animal Hospital
Address: 6050 S. Harlem Ave, Summit, IL 60501
Phone: (708) 458-2970

10/13/2021

Pit bulls are sweet, loving companions, hardly deserving of the bad reputation that often precedes them. We encourage dog lovers to learn more about this misunderstood breed, and consider fostering or rescuing a pit bull in need. ❤🐾

10/06/2021

Adopting a shelter dog doesn’t just change their life—it changes yours, too. For Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, encourage pet adoption among your family and friends and help more animals get the second chance they deserve. ❤🐾

09/29/2021

Did you know that capybaras are related to guinea pigs and chinchillas? They’re also the world’s largest rodents!

09/21/2021

Attention clients,

We will be closed on Thursday, September 23, 2021, for staff training for our new practice management software system.

As our staff will not be available that day to see patients, fill prescriptions, or invoice pet food, please be sure to pick up any medication or food your pet may need prior to or after Thursday.

Our office will reopen on Friday morning at 8 am.

Should you have an emergency with your pet, we recommend contacting the following hospitals (please call BEFORE you take your pet to the hospital to make sure there is staff available):

Premier Veterinary Group
7000 West 159th Street, Orland Park (708)388-3771

Animal Care Center of Plainfield
14411 Illinois Route 59, Plainfield (815) 436-8387

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital
2600 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora (630) 601-6100

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
2551 Warreneville Road, Downers Grove
(630) 963-0424
After Hours Emergency Care Only (Not open 24 hours)
Available only 7 PM to 8 AM (overnight) and on weekends and holidays.

Animal Emergency of Mokena
19110 88th Avenue, Mokena (708) 326-4800
Non-Appointment Based Animal Hospital That Sees Walk-ins

Countryside Veterinary Center
9823 West 55th Street, Countryside (708) 469-6050
Clients can check their website to see the current wait time at
countrysidevetcare.com

We apologize for any inconvenience, and very much appreciate your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

The Staff of Palos Animal Hospital

09/15/2021

In case of an emergency, will you and your pet be ready to act? It’s National Disaster Preparedness Month, the perfect time to put together an emergency plan. Here are some tips that can help you get started: https://www.ready.gov/pets

09/08/2021

Ever wonder why your cat makes biscuits? Hint: It has nothing to do with baking! 🐱🥧

09/01/2021

A healthy cat is a happy cat, and September is ! Here are some valuable tips for keeping your feline family member in purr-fect health: https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-checkups-preventive-care/how-have-a-healthy-and-happy-cat

08/25/2021

Sending the kids back to school can be difficult for our pets, especially if they have separation anxiety. If your pet struggles with anxiety, you should talk to your vet about possible solutions. To learn more about separation anxiety in dogs, go here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/separation-anxiety-dogs-puppies/