Hononegah Animal Hospital

Hononegah Animal Hospital Fur real, we’re pawsitively the best for all your pet needs! Whether they bark, meow, or squeak, we’ve got the ‘purr-fect’ care.

Let’s get this ‘pawty’ started and make every visit a ‘tail’ of success!

🐾 "Aw, tired of facing the stairs like THIS?!" 🙀📺 Cue the dramatic black-and-white photo of Bean 🐶 at the top of the sta...
01/09/2025

🐾 "Aw, tired of facing the stairs like THIS?!" 🙀

📺 Cue the dramatic black-and-white photo of Bean 🐶 at the top of the stairs, looking like he's starring in a commercial for "when stairs attack!" 🪜 While stairs might seem like a daily step in the park for some, for our aging or achy pets, they can start to feel like climbing a mountain. 🏔️

So, what are some ways we can help them take life one step at a time without feeling like it’s an uphill battle? 🐕✨

Here’s how we can help your pets tackle the stairs (and life!) with ease:
✔️ Joint supplements—keeping those hinges well-oiled!
✔️ Diet plans to support healthy weight and reduce joint strain 🍽️
✔️ Diagnostics to get to the root of the problem and stay a step ahead 🔍
✔️ Oral medications for pain relief—turning groans into happy groans. 🐕‍🦺
✔️ Injections for osteoarthritis—because every joint deserves a boost! 💉
✔️ Mobility solutions like an Easy-Up harness or ramps—less slip, more grip! 🪜
✔️ Specialist referrals when extra care is needed—we’ll make sure they’re in the best hands 🏥✨

Because our pets deserve to keep climbing toward happy, healthy lives—even when the stairs look like a staircase to the stars! ✨🐾

If your pet is stepping into their golden years or showing signs of pain, we’re here to help. 📞 Call us today, and let’s get them feeling like every day is a walk in the park again.

🦖 Scale-abrate with us because we had a tail-whippingly good time meeting Drako the Iguana! 🦎💚 Check out this amazing ph...
01/06/2025

🦖 Scale-abrate with us because we had a tail-whippingly good time meeting Drako the Iguana! 🦎

💚 Check out this amazing photo of Paige holding Drako—don’t they make a dyno-mite duo? 📸✨ Here are some fang-tastic iguana facts that’ll have you feeling green with fascination:

🌿 They're strict vegetarians—no meat-ing their needs with anything but plants!

👀 They have a "parietal eye" on top of their heads to detect light and movement—how's that for eye-catching?

🌊 Green iguanas are great swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes. Drako might not be planning an underwater adventure, but we bet he’d scale the waves like a pro!

We loved seeing Drako for his check-up—he’s the king of iguana-dorable! If your exotic pets need care, we’re here to help. Whether it’s fur, feathers, or scales, we’re all about keeping your pets healthy and scale-abrating life! 🦎💚

Have an iguana-tastic day, everyone! 🌴✨

To our incredible team and valued clients,As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome a new year, I want to take a moment to ...
12/31/2024

To our incredible team and valued clients,

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've had together at Hononegah Animal Hospital. Though my time here has been relatively short, it has been filled with moments of growth, collaboration, and gratitude.

This year, we've made great strides in strengthening our commitment to both our community and the pets we care for. We've donated hundreds of pounds of food, medicine, and blankets to those in need, ensuring that animals beyond our walls are supported. We’ve also welcomed new team members, each bringing unique talents and dedication that make me incredibly proud to work alongside them.

I'm especially thrilled to see one of our assistants take the next step by enrolling in tech school—an investment not only in their future but in the quality of care we provide. We've also made updates to our surgery suite, enhancing our ability to serve with excellence.

On a personal note, this year has allowed me to grow as a leader, thanks to the support and hard work of a team I couldn't be more grateful for. Each of you has contributed to creating a workplace where compassion, humor, and professionalism thrive—and I’m endlessly thankful for that.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with the care of your beloved pets. It’s an honor to be part of their lives, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2025 with the same dedication and love that defines our practice.

Here’s to a year filled with wagging tails, purring friends, and new adventures. Cheers to you all and to the bright future ahead!

Warmly,
Devon Anderson
Practice Manager

🎄🐾 PAWS-ing to Wish You Happy Holidays! 🐾🎄This holiday season, we’re feeling extra paws-itive and full of feline good vi...
12/25/2024

🎄🐾 PAWS-ing to Wish You Happy Holidays! 🐾🎄

This holiday season, we’re feeling extra paws-itive and full of feline good vibes! 🐾🐾 Whether you’re decking the halls or stuffing stockings with treats, we hope your days are filled with paw-some cheer and purr-sonalized joy! 🎅🐕🐾

🎁 A huge round of a-paws to our incredible team—the true elves behind the magic. Your hard work and compassion are the gifts we cherish all year long. From tail wags to whisker wiggles, you make every day brighter and every pet visit extra special. You’re the cat’s whiskers and the top dogs in our book! 🐾✨

📸 Pictured here are Jessica, Marilyn, Paige, and Avery the Cat spreading some holiday cheer by our tree—but this heartfelt thanks is for every single team member. You’re all the stars on our tree and the light of our practice! 🌟🐾

To all our amazing clients, thank you for trusting us to care for your furry (and feathered, and scaly!) friends. Here’s to a purr-fect holiday season and an even brighter, paw-some 2025!

🎄🐾 Happy Holidays from all of us at Hononegah Animal Hospital! 🐾🎄

🎄🎅Santa Paws is Coming to Town!🎄🐶Santa Paws (our beloved Bean) and his little helpers, Dr. Barnstable and Marilyn, have ...
12/23/2024

🎄🎅Santa Paws is Coming to Town!🎄🐶

Santa Paws (our beloved Bean) and his little helpers, Dr. Barnstable and Marilyn, have been busy spreading holiday cheer and filling sleighs with donations for Winnebago County Animal Services and Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. 🎁🎅

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our clients, this holiday drive has been a true winter tail! From food to blankets to toys, your kindness will warm the hearts (and homes!) of pets in need this season. 🐕🛏️

We couldn’t be more elves-truck by the amazing work these shelters do year-round. They are the real heroes making spirits bright for so many furry friends. ✨🐾

Bean says, “Yule-tide generosity is the best gift of all!” 🎄🎁 We hope you feel the magic of the season knowing you’ve helped make a difference.

Wishing all of you a holly, jolly holiday season! 🎅🎄 And don’t forget to snuggle your own furry friends—after all, they’re the best gift under the tree! 🎁🐾

❄️ BRRRR, it’s cold in here! There must be some Toros in the atmosphere! 🌬️🐾Or maybe it’s just a reminder to keep our pe...
12/19/2024

❄️ BRRRR, it’s cold in here! There must be some Toros in the atmosphere! 🌬️🐾

Or maybe it’s just a reminder to keep our pets warm this winter! 🧣☃️

If Dr. Barnstable is cold, your pets are cold too! 🐕‍❄️ Let’s paws 🐾 the winter outdoor adventures and bring them inside where it’s safe and cozy. 🛋️✨

🎄 Did you know? Temperatures around freezing (32°F/0°C) can be dangerous for pets left outside for too long. 🐾❄️ Small breeds, seniors, and animals with short or thin coats are especially at risk for frostbite and hypothermia, but even heartier breeds should be monitored closely. Factors like their size, health, and time spent outside all play a role, but when the weather turns icy, it’s always safer to bring them indoors! 🌡️🐕‍🦺

🎅 Jingles Paws Jones says, “Warm hugs > frosty tails!” ❄️ Let’s keep our pets safe and snug this winter—because a happy pet is a warm pet!”🐶

🎄🍖 Jingles is back with the scoop on safe holiday snacks for pets! 🍪🐾Kaylyn and Jingles Paws Jones 🎅🐾 (Santa Paws’ festi...
12/12/2024

🎄🍖 Jingles is back with the scoop on safe holiday snacks for pets! 🍪🐾

Kaylyn and Jingles Paws Jones 🎅🐾 (Santa Paws’ festive helper) want to help make sure your pets enjoy the holidays safely! 🎄✨ While regular dog or cat food 🐕🐈 is always the healthiest choice, we understand the holidays are a time for sharing—and that might include giving your furry friends a little taste of the season 🦴🍗. Here’s how to keep their holiday feast egg-stra special 🥚🍳 and safe! 🎁🍽️

❌ Not on the Menu – Foods to Skip!

Onions & garlic 🧅🧄 (a recipe for disaster—keep these out of their bowl!)
Turkey bones 🦴 (bone-appétit? Not here!)
Grapes & raisins 🍇 (raisin’ trouble for their health)
Desserts with artificial sweeteners like xylitol 🧁 (sweet tooth? More like sweet trouble!)

✅ A Taste of the Good Stuff – Pet-Safe Treats!

Small bites of cooked, unseasoned turkey 🦃 (turkey triumph!)
Plain green beans or carrots 🥕 (crunchy perfection)
A small scoop of plain, unsweetened pumpkin 🎃 (Pumpkin Purée Delight)

✨What's are your favorite safe snacks or holiday pet traditions? 🐾

🎄🐾 The holidays are fur-tastic 🎁, but some things can be howl-iday hazards! 🚫🍫🕯️ Let’s paws to thank the amazing ASPCA A...
12/05/2024

🎄🐾 The holidays are fur-tastic 🎁, but some things can be howl-iday hazards! 🚫🍫🕯️ Let’s paws to thank the amazing ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 🩺💚 for being a purr-fect resource year-round. If your pet gets into a sticky situation 🍬🍷, they’re just a call away! 📞🐕🐈

🦔✨ Spiky, Sweet, and Simply Irresistible! ✨🦔We had the hedge-tastic pleasure of caring for these adorable hedgehogs this...
12/05/2024

🦔✨ Spiky, Sweet, and Simply Irresistible! ✨🦔

We had the hedge-tastic pleasure of caring for these adorable hedgehogs this week! 🩺🍊 Did you know hedgehogs are quill-y cool creatures? Here are a few fun facts:

💥 They can have up to 7,000 quills—a prickly impressive defense! 😉

🪰 They’re insectivores but sometimes enjoy a little fruity snack. 🍊

💭 A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle—how fitting! 🦔🦔🦔

We couldn’t quill our excitement while spending time with this spiky friend—proof that life’s a bit prickly but always full of surprises! 🌟🦔💖 Got a hedgehog or another exotic pet in need of care? 📞 Give us a call—we’re here to help keep them happy and healthy! 🐾✨

🎄🎅 It’s the Most Purr-derful Time of the Year! 🐾✨We’re kicking off December with a fur-tastic announcement: Meet Jingle ...
12/03/2024

🎄🎅 It’s the Most Purr-derful Time of the Year! 🐾✨

We’re kicking off December with a fur-tastic announcement: Meet Jingle Paws Jones (or as we like to call her, Jingles, Her Royal Highness Queen Jingle Paws, or JPJ for short!) 🐱🐾 She's the meow-velous mascot for this holiday season, spreading cheer and whisker kisses wherever she goes! 🎁💖

In the spirit of the holidays, we’re hosting a Donation Drive to help our friends at Winnebago County Animal Services. Here’s how you can lend a paw:

🎁 What’s on their wishlist?
Regular dog and cat food 🐕🐈
Basic laundry detergent and bleach 🧺🧼

🕒 When and where?
Drop off your donations at our hospital anytime this month! 📦🎄 You can even bring items along to your pet’s next appointment.

Let’s make this Claus for Paws a huge success! 🐾💖✨ Spread the cheer, share the post, and help us give back to our furry friends in need. 🎁🐶🐱 Have questions about donations or want to schedule an appointment? 📞📅 Call us today! 🎄🎅

🍁🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the clinic—including our star guest, Drumstick Dan! 🦃✨We’re feeling extra p...
11/28/2024

🍁🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the clinic—including our star guest, Drumstick Dan! 🦃✨

We’re feeling extra plucky today as we count our blessings: 🐾❤️ amazing pets, 🌟 wonderful clients, and 💪 an incredible team whose un-feathered love for animals shines brighter than holiday lights. 💖🐾

Drumstick Dan has been the beak of holiday cheer this month, and we’re so grateful to have had him help us highlight senior pet care. 🐾👴 But today? It’s all about 🥳 gobbling up good vibes, 🍗 gravy-filled gratitude, and 🎃 pumpkin-spiced puns. 🥧✨ When life gives you leftovers, embrace the claw-some seconds! 🥘🍂

From our flock to yours, we hope your day is stuffed with joy, 🎉 laughter, and maybe a nap or two. 😴🍽️💤 Stay safe, stay cozy, and remember to give your furry 🐶, feathery 🐦, or scaley 🐍 friends an extra cuddle of thanks! 💕🐾

Drumstick Dan says, ‘Thanks for letting me strut my stuff this November. 🦃✨ Time to waddle off into the sunset!’ 🌅🌟

Drumstick Dan is lifting his way to better health with his workout buddy, Tommy! 🦃💪🐾 They’re tackling the kettle-bell-y ...
11/19/2024

Drumstick Dan is lifting his way to better health with his workout buddy, Tommy! 🦃💪🐾 They’re tackling the kettle-bell-y of the beast today—because even turkeys know the importance of staying active as they age. 🏋️‍♂️🐔✨

Just like Dan, senior pets benefit from regular exercise to keep their joints moving, muscles strong, and spirits high. 🐶🐱Low-impact activities like walking, light play, or even a bit of stretching can help your golden oldies stay in tip-top shape without overdoing it. 🌟So grab your favorite furry friend, and let’s get ‘moving and grooving’ this November! 🍂🏋️‍♂️

Need help creating the perfect fitness plan for your senior pet? Give us a call—Dan’s giving this advice a solid kettlebell cluck of approval! 🦃🔔👍

🐾Senior Pets: Fur-ever Young and Full of Sass!💕Our beloved seniors may be a little grumpier, a little wiser, and a lot m...
11/18/2024

🐾Senior Pets: Fur-ever Young and Full of Sass!💕

Our beloved seniors may be a little grumpier, a little wiser, and a lot more loveable! 🧓❤️ In honor of Senior Pet Month, here’s Hannah giving us her best “Who you callin’ old?” face. 😂🐱

Senior pets have so much love to give and deserve all the comfort, care, and chin scratches in the world! Whether they’re napping a bit more, perfecting the “disapproving glare,” or showing us how to age purr-fectly, senior pets make life richer in their own unique way. 🐾💖

Show some love to the older fur-babies in your life this month! And don’t forget to book their wellness checkups—keeping them healthy helps them stay happy and sassy! 😹

Fueled Up with Love and Ready to Roll! 🚗💨❤️We loaded up our car with a trunk load of nutritious pet food along with some...
11/15/2024

Fueled Up with Love and Ready to Roll! 🚗💨❤️

We loaded up our car with a trunk load of nutritious pet food along with some flea/tick/heartworm preventative for the Winnebago County Animal Services! 🐾 Because every pet deserves a smooth ride to good health while they wait for their forever family! 🏡🐕🐈

With a car full of goodies, we're ready to drive a difference for pets in need! 🛣️ Thank you to everyone who keeps us on this incredible journey of giving back.🥰

💙🩺Fur Your Information: Diabetes Awareness! 🐶🐱Meet Dr. Avery, our resident purr-fectionist and the purr-sonality behind ...
11/13/2024

💙🩺Fur Your Information: Diabetes Awareness! 🐶🐱

Meet Dr. Avery, our resident purr-fectionist and the purr-sonality behind today's important meow-sage about 🐕🐈 pet diabetes awareness.

Did you know? Diabetes can affect our furry friends, too! Early detection makes a tail-wagging difference! 💙🐶🐱💙

Here are some signs to watch out for 📄👀

✨ Drinking like there’s no tomorrow (increased thirst)
✨ Frequent “pit stops” (increased urination 🚽)
✨ Always 'feline' hungry (increased appetite)
✨ Weight loss despite eating like a champion
✨ Acting less 'ruff' or less playful

If your furry friend is showing these signs, don’t 'paws' – give us a call 📞 and schedule a check-up!

"🎉 Pawsome News! 🎉 We’ve just been named a top fan of our friends at Winnebago County Animal Services! 🐾 Our official “s...
11/09/2024

"🎉 Pawsome News! 🎉

We’ve just been named a top fan of our friends at Winnebago County Animal Services! 🐾 Our official “spokes-cat” Hannah is here to meow-nounce our excitement. She’s all about lending a helping paw to spread the word on adoptable pets in need of loving homes. Here’s to more tail-wagging teamwork, claw-some connections, and supporting our community! 💛🐶🐱💛

🦃Drumstick Dan is back for his second check-up—and this time, he’s ‘pecking’ around the lab! 🧪📋As our pets get older, re...
11/08/2024

🦃Drumstick Dan is back for his second check-up—and this time, he’s ‘pecking’ around the lab! 🧪📋

As our pets get older, regular lab work is key to keeping them in ‘poultry-perfect’ health. 🐔💪 Routine bloodwork helps catch any ‘clucky’ issues before they become a problem! 🩺🐾✨

Just like our friend Dan here, senior pets deserve the best care so they can keep strutting their stuff all year round. 🍂🐶🐱❤️ Talk to us about setting up a lab work ‘nesting’ plan 🪺📆 for your senior pet today!

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Roscoe, IL
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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Meet Curly! She is available for adoption. Reach out to Technician Christin with any questions. ❤️🐾

We are loving our new equipment we had training on earlier this week! We now have a machine that reads cytology samples using artificial intelligence! How cool!! 🤖

Today we found microfilariae (baby heartworm) in one of our patients blood samples. This microfilariae has the potential of growing to be a foot long in its adult stage and a single dog can end up with up to 250 adult worms living inside of it. Prevention is key and so simple! Annual testing of all dogs on heartworm prevention is recommended. Dogs that are 7 months of age and older should be tested for heartworms before starting heartworm prevention. A dog may appear healthy on the outside, but on the inside, heartworms may be living and thriving. If a heartworm-positive dog is not tested before starting a preventive, the dog will remain infected with adult heartworms until it gets sick enough to show symptoms. Heartworm preventives do not kill adult heartworms. Also, giving a heartworm preventive to a dog infected with adult heartworms may be harmful or deadly. If microfilariae are in the dog’s bloodstream, the preventive may cause the microfilariae to suddenly die, triggering a shock-like reaction and possibly death. Call us today for more information or to schedule your pets annual heartworm test!

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