Prompt Vet Springfield

10/02/2025

A Quick Refresher for New & Returning Pet Parents on how our office operates.

We provide same-day urgent care when your primary veterinarian’s office is experiencing high demand. After we examine and treat your pet, we send a full record — including lab work, x-rays, and ultrasounds — back to your primary vet so they can continue any follow-up care.

Please CALL to schedule a time as we do not function as an emergency clinic.

Payment is simple:
Exam fee due at check-in
Written estimate provided after the exam for any recommended diagnostics or treatments

Payment collected once you approve the plan, and we’ll give you an estimated discharge time

Your pet’s health is our priority — prompt, professional, and caring care when you need it most. Questions? Call us at 217-839-9294.

09/28/2025

Today is World Rabies Day
Rabies is deadly—but preventable.
Protect your pets and your family by keeping vaccinations up to date.
Signs of rabies in animals can include:

Unusual aggression or excessive fear
Excessive drooling or difficulty swallowing
Staggering, paralysis, or seizures
Sudden changes in behavior or appetite

If you notice these symptoms in a wild or domestic animal, avoid contact and report it immediately. Schedule your pet’s rabies vaccination today—prevention is the best protection.

09/25/2025

Every cat and dog has a story worth telling, and you can be part of their happy ending—by adopting, fostering, volunteering, or simply sharing their stories online.
Let’s make sure no pet is forgotten. Post a photo of your rescue pet in the comments and tell us how they’ve changed your life. Together, we can help more animals find the love they deserve.

09/25/2025

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The Wildlife Medical Clinic has been seeing an increased number of waterfowl diagnosed via PCR with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or bird flu) in the past week.

We are urging the public to avoid contact with sick or dead waterfowl. This disease is known to also cause potentially severe illness in humans and domestic animals. Avoid letting pets interact with or ingest any wildlife carcass.

Additional information can be found on the Illinois Department of Public Health website: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/diseases/influenza/h5n1/toolkit/outbreaks-dashboard.html

09/15/2025

We’d love your feedback!

If Prompt Vet has helped make your pet’s care easier, please take a moment to share your experience with a Google review. Your words help other pet owners feel confident in choosing us, and they mean the world to our team.

👉 https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=e77f9c08ad4d25ad&si=AMgyJEtREmoPL4P1I5IDCfuA8gybfVI2d5Uj7QMwYCZHKDZ-EzTTTeT-cbKVMZ0t0nyC_pXAlweEe_OutA1mVzGhfam5WM0caTqD-8azLIdYeMQLK1LkuovghLVEb03-lU03jmmz3ZYd&q=Prompt+Vet+Reviews&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJkvfrkouPAxVKw_ACHcvwAX4Q0bkNegQIIhAE&biw=1858&bih=882&dpr=2 =0x887547313fa70edf:0x5083adf69afca857,3,,,,
Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members!

09/04/2025

Happy National Wildlife Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible animals that share our planet—from the squirrels in our backyards to the majestic species roaming the wild.
Wildlife plays an important role in our ecosystem, and keeping them safe helps protect our pets too. Whether it’s respecting their habitats, supporting conservation efforts or keeping pets up-to-date on vaccines (like rabies) to prevent the spread of disease, we all have a part to play.

08/29/2025

It’s back to school time, so let’s have a little fun!

🐾✏️ If Your Pet Went to School… What Would Be in Their Backpack?
Great Dane: An entire couch cushion, a blanket for nap time, and a note from Mom that says “Let him sit wherever he wants.”

Tabby cat: One pen to knock off the desk, snacks they’ll share with no one, and a permission slip they shredded.

Shih Tzu: Designer folder, glitter pens, and a note saying they will not be going outside for recess.

📸 Share a photo and tell us: what would YOUR pet pack for their first day?

08/11/2025

Breed Personalities: Who’s in Your Pack or Pride?

As your local vet and lifelong animal enthusiast, I love seeing the amazing variety of dogs and cats that come through our doors. Each breed brings their own flair to the table — and sometimes, a little drama!

🐶 Dogs:
Labrador Retriever: Always happy, always hungry, likely covered in mud.
French Bulldog: Big personality in a little loaf body. Snorts included.
Border Collie: Built for action, powered by brainpower. Sleeps only when absolutely necessary.
Chihuahua: Pocket-sized, but thinks they run the world. (Honestly… they might.)
Golden Retriever: Basically a hug with fur. Might bring you a sock just because.

🐱 Cats:
Maine C**n: Gentle giants. Probably part raccoon.
Siamese: Chatty, bossy, and smarter than you.
Scottish Fold: Cute little owl-cat with big “feed me now” eyes.
Sphynx: Naked and proud. Surprisingly cuddly.
Domestic Shorthair (aka Mystery Mix): Comes with quirks, zoomies, and the occasional midnight yowl.

What’s your pet’s breed (or mix!) and what’s their funniest personality quirk? Post a pic — we need a smile between checkups!

08/02/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Vaccines protect your pets from preventable, sometimes life-threatening diseases — and they work! Most have a 95% success rate in keeping infections at bay.
Think of vaccines as a dress rehearsal for your pet’s immune system: they teach the body how to fight back before it ever faces the real thing.

Not sure if your pet is up to date? Check with your primary vet office, or give us a call — we’re happy to check and get on track.

07/25/2025

July is Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by parasitic worms living in the heart and lungs of pets. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes — so even indoor pets, both cats and dogs, are at risk.

Key Facts:
Heartworm can cause coughing, fatigue, weight loss, and even heart failure if untreated.
Prevention is easy and effective with monthly heartworm preventatives.
Early detection through annual testing can save your pet’s life.

Protect your furry family members by scheduling a heartworm test and discussing prevention options with your vet today.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/dirofilariasis/about/

07/16/2025

Did you know Illinois is home to one of the nation’s top veterinary schools? The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine leads the way in cutting-edge veterinary care and research right here in our state — and at Prompt Vet, we’re proud to carry that excellence forward!
Dr. Wolf earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2006. She later expanded her expertise by completing certification in animal acupuncture through Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians at Colorado State University in 2011.
At Prompt Vet, your pet benefits from both advanced training and compassionate, personalized care. ❤️

Learn more about U of I’s impact: vetmed.illinois.edu

07/04/2025

4th of July Safety Tips 🇺🇸

Fireworks may be fun for us — but not for our pets! The ASPCA reminds pet owners that loud noises, flashing lights, and crowded gatherings can cause extreme anxiety for animals.
Quick tips to keep pets calm tonight:
- Keep pets indoors
- Create a safe, quiet space
- Update microchip info in case of escapes

Review more tips here: https://www.aspca.org/news/managing-pet-anxiety-during-fourth-july-fireworks-and-other-festivities