VCA Heritage Animal Hospital

02/13/2025

Raise your hand if you love caring for pets! 🖐️

02/11/2025

We love our pets, but have you ever wondered what your pets love? 🐶💙🐱

We're sharing some of your pet's favorite things 💙!

02/10/2025

Dental disease is one of the most common and serious health problems in dogs and cats. We're sharing ways to help keep your pet's teeth clean.

02/07/2025

Kennel Cough is a contagious respiratory illness, which means it can spread to your dog through exposure to other animals. If an outbreak is reported in your area, it’s important to take precautions to avoid spreading the illness.

02/05/2025

How important is pet dental health? Chew on these facts about why your pet's healthy smile is a happy smile.

02/03/2025

Planning on getting a pet in 2025? Let us help you pick a name! Comment below and let us know your pet's new name!

01/29/2025

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures.

This year is recognized as the Year of the Snake, so we're sharing some fun facts about why snakes represent wisdom, creativity, and transformation! 🐍🧧

01/27/2025

Who says playtime has to be outdoors? Indoor activities can be just as enriching and stimulating for your pets!

Watch this video for fun ways to keep them active and engaged inside.

01/23/2025

It's the ultimate battle of the ages, Puppies vs Seniors!

Which do you think is more adorable? 👍 = Puppies ❤️ = Seniors

01/22/2025

If you’re committing to teach yourself a new activity in the new year, why not include your pet in that resolution. It's as easy as 1,2,3, Sit.

What tricks does your pet know? Let us know in the comments.

01/17/2025

Did you know a dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours? Their noses can detect scents we can't even imagine! 🤯

Watch this video to learn more fascinating facts about how dogs experience the world through smell.

🎥: VCA Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital

01/16/2025

Don't let a little snow ruin your pet's walk! We're sharing tips to help your pet avoid having jack frost nip at their nose on their next potty break.

01/15/2025

Arthritis can cause complications with keeping your pet healthy, and low-impact exercises can be a great way to manage your pet's health.

Follow along to learn how you can help keep your pet active!

01/09/2025

All donations made to VCA Charities at any VCA Animal Hospital in California will support disaster relief efforts, including our work to help pets impacted by the current devastating fires in Los Angeles now through January 31st.

01/07/2025

Keeping our pets safe is our top priority!

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

01/06/2025

As the seasons change, it’s crucial to keep your pet cozy and safe from the elements. Our winter safety tips will help your pets stay safe and warm, no matter the weather!

01/01/2025

12/31/2024

Happy New Years from VCA! We hope you and your pets have an amazing day to welcome the new year! #2025

12/30/2024

We’ve had some paw-sitively amazing pet moments in 2024! We’re thrilled to have cared for over 3.7 million animals this year!

Thank you for trusting us with your pets—it's been an honor to be a part of their journey. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments in the year ahead! 💙

12/27/2024

Attached below are the VCA Heritage Animal Hospital New Year's Closures. ✨ If you experience a medical emergency during this time, please contact the University of Illinois Emergency Care at (217)333-5300.

12/20/2024

Attached below are the VCA Heritage Animal Hospital Christmas Closures. 🎄
If you experience a medical emergency during this time, please contact the University of Illinois Emergency Care at (217)333-5300.

12/09/2024

VCA Charities has partnered with VCA Heritage Animal Hospital to help pets find and remain in loving homes through our annual A Home for the Holidays campaign, kicking off now through December 31🎉🎉

When you donate, your dollars support pets in need through adoption readiness and enrichment, veterinary care, behavior training, and transport programs – it also supports the growth and expansion of our Dog Day Out field trip program which increases a shelter dog’s adoptability by 10x‼️ This year alone, more than 6,000 dogs have left the shelter for a dog day out and 97% have had a positive outcome (rescued, fostered, adopted)!💙

Looking to make a donation? Next time you are at VCA Heritage Animal Hospital, make sure to add a donation during check out to help support pets in need. You can also head to our website (link below) to make a donation online!

https://www.vcacharities.org/

12/04/2024

We will be closed on Thursday, December 5 from 12:00 - 2:00 for a staff meeting. If you have a medical emergency during this time, please contact the University of Illinois Emergency Care at (217) 333-5300. Thank you!

11/25/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 We will be closed this Thursday November 28. We will be open normal hours on Friday (7:30-6:00) and Saturday (8:00-12:00). If you have an emergency while we are closed, please call the University of Illinois Small Animal Emergency at (217) 333-5300. Enjoy the holiday! 🍂

11/20/2024

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips! 🍁 As we gather for Thanksgiving in the next week, it's tempting to share our feast with our furry friends, but let's keep them safe! 🍂
Check out the article below for more information! https://vcahospitals.com/shop/articles/top-safety-tips-to-avoid-a-pet-emergency-this-thanksgiving

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service from all of us at VCA Heritage!

11/05/2024

It is National Senior Pet Month! 🐾This month is a good time to show appreciation for senior pets. If you have a senior pet, we would love to see a picture of them! ❤

10/31/2024

Happy Howl-o-ween! Is your furry friend ready to show off their spooky style? 🎃 We want to see all of your paw-some Halloween costumes, put a picture in the comments below!

10/28/2024

Halloween and pets – it really can be a trick or a treat! 👻🎃
While it’s a fun and festive time for humans, it can be a bit scary for our furry friends. From toxic treats to costume mishaps, there are plenty of potential hazards for pets on Halloween. Check out the link below for more information!
https://www.aaha.org/resources/how-to-have-a-pet-safe-halloween/

09/16/2024

We will be at the CU Pride Fest Vendor Fair this year! 🌈 It will be this upcoming Saturday, September 21 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. It is located in downtown Urbana at the intersection of S Race St and W Main St. We hope to see you there! 💚💛💙💜

08/26/2024

It is International Dog Day! We wish every single one of our gorgeous pawed patients... not only a day but an entire lifetime of love, spoils & fun. Show us your canine companions in the comments below!

08/21/2024

It is Back-to-School Season! 🍎This can be a time of adjustment for you pet as their routine changes. Check out the article below on tips to help your pet adjust to these changes: https://vcahospitals.com/shop/articles/7-back-to-school-tips

08/13/2024

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉 Immunizations are one of the easiest ways to ensure that your pet lives a long and healthy life. Vaccines work by stimulating the body's immune system to recognize and fight a particular microorganism, such as a virus, bacteria, or other infectious organism. To keep your pet updated on their immunizations, give us a call at 217-356-2200!