Sugar Grove Animal Hospital

01/18/2025

Though fleas, ticks, and mosquitos are slowed down in the winter months, many areas in the United States don't get cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity! We STRONGLY encourage you to continue to administer flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, even during winter months. These products provide continuous protection and skipping doses can leave your pet vulnerable.

Fleas: Fleas are resilient creatures that can survive year-round in warm and cozy indoor environments. As the temperature drops, they will seek refuge indoors, infesting your home and tormenting your pets. Flea infestations can cause allergic reactions, intense itching, and even lead to more severe health issues.

Ticks: Ticks are active at temperatures as low as 40°F. In many areas, tick activity increases in the fall and winter as they seek hosts before entering a dormant phase. Ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis, posing a significant health risks to our pets and humans.

Heartworms: While mosquitoes are less active in colder months, they don't disappear entirely. Mosquito bites cause heartworm disease; even a few warm days in the winter can provide a suitable environment for mosquitoes to thrive.

If you are a current client and up to date on your annual exam, you can pick up prevention at any time! :)

11/27/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. We will be open regular business hours on Friday and Saturday. To save you a trip from having to see us after Thanksgiving, take a look at what you should avoid feeding to your dog. If you feel the need to include your dog with your feast, you can try some of the "OK" foods in moderation. We are so Thankful to have you as our clients!

11/07/2024

Even though the weather is getting cooler out, fleas and ticks are out in full swing! They are actually more active when it gets cooler out and they are searching for a warm body to latch onto. We see more flea infestations during the fall because people stop giving preventatives and they think their pets are safe. Also, did you know that heartworm preventatives actually work in reverse? So if you gave your last dose on November 1st, it was working on preventing heartworm disease that may have been picked up in October. If your pet was bit by a mosquito any time in November and you did not give another dose on December 1st, they could be at risk. We highly recommend staying on preventatives year round so your pet is covered.

10/31/2024

Post your pet's Halloween costume!!

10/15/2024

Thank a Vet Tech today! Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Customer Service Representatives, no matter what title they may have, we have some extremely dedicated, compassionate, hard working, and motivated Vet Techs at Sugar Grove Animal Hospital! We appreciate all of their hard work and long hours to make sure we have a great place to work and treat animals.

08/29/2024

Just a reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a great weekend! If you need a refill of medication or food, please call us and kindly give 24 hours notice if possible.
Thank you,
The Staff at SGAH

07/30/2024

Just a reminder that we switched to our new computer system today and there is a big learning curve so please be patient and give yourself extra time while here if possible. We appreciate all of our clients and their support during this transformation.
Thank you!!!
Sugar Grove Animal Hospital Doctors and Staff

07/24/2024

We have some exciting changes coming to the Animal Hospital in the next few weeks. We will be switching to a new computer system which unfortunately means there may be longer than usual wait times when calling to schedule appointments and checking in and out of the Animal Hospital. Please be patient while we navigate our new system. We will be closed on MONDAY, JULY 29th from 4:30pm-6pm while our system switches over. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you!
The Doctors and Staff at Sugar Grove Animal Hospital

06/27/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. We will be open for regular business hours on Friday, July 5th. If you need medication or food refills, please plan accordingly. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!

06/20/2024

Summer is officially here and so is the scorching heat. Here are some things to remember to keep your dog safe this time of year. If your pet does show signs of heat exhaustion, move them to a cool area as soon as possible and offer them some water. If your pet doesn't improve, call us at 630-466-7387 or take them to an emergency vet for care.

05/16/2024

Just a reminder that we will be CLOSED on May 27th to observe Memorial Day. If you need food or prescriptions refilled, please plan accordingly. We are also scheduling out our Annual Exam appointments about 5-6 weeks. If you need to get in during a certain time please call us at 630-466-7387 at your earliest convenience so we can accommodate you the best that we can. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!

03/06/2024

The sun is out, the weather is warming up, and ticks are out in full force. If you haven't started your animal's flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, stop in to pick some up! (As long as their exam is up to date) If your pet is due for their annual exam or vaccines, please keep in mind that we are currently scheduling appointments 4+ weeks out. If your pet does get a tick attached to them, the article will help explain how to remove it at home. We are excited that spring is right around the corner! 🌸🌼🌻🌹🪻🌷
If you have any questions or need to make an appointment, please call us at 630-466-7387. 🐾

Ticks on dogs are difficult to remove. Before you try to get rid of them, follow these 8 steps on how to remove ticks from your dog.