Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital

02/01/2024

Happy New Year!

25/12/2023

We hope that everyone has a wonderful Holiday!

19/12/2023

Exciting News!

Starting today, we will be open 24/7 again.

09/12/2023

We are very excited to introduce our newest team member of the Integrative Medicine Department.

Cathy Paszkiet, CVT, CCRP has officially joined the CASE team. Cathy comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the Veterinary Field and 12 years of experience in rehabilitation.

Cathy graduated with an Associates in applied science and became a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in 2004 after attending Parkland College Veterinary Technology school. She also completed certification in canine rehabilitation and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) after attending University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Most recently she became certified as a Canine Arthritis Management Practitioner (CAMP) after attending Northeast seminars online program in 2023.

Cathy’s passion is to use her skills for rehab patients and watch them progress as they start to improve and feel better. It brings her so much joy to see them happy. Cathy is very excited to start her journey at Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital and looks forward to many more years to come.

25/11/2023

Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital is closely monitoring the Unknown Respiratory Infection which has been seen in the popular news. We are working as a team to help manage a possible outbreak in our community. We encourage you to follow reputable sources as more information becomes available. Attached is information from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and from the American Veterinary Medical Association. We will do our best to share more information as it becomes available.

24/11/2023

23/11/2023

As the Holiday season approaches, we are looking back on a fantastic year at Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital . We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the McHenry County area (and often beyond) pets and pet parents.

16/11/2023

We have 5 days left in our food drive for Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Please drop off any donations that you may have. We can also accept cans and small bags of dog and cat food.

02/11/2023

For the month of November, we are hosting a food drive for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Join us in supporting local families for the Holiday. Every little bit counts!

Please bring in any canned food and non-perishable donations by November 21st.

01/11/2023

Our team is enjoying the holiday spirit! Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there!

30/10/2023

Besides the candy, watch out for these other "tricks" that could be dangerous to our furry family members! 🐾

17/10/2023

🐾 Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾

Did you know...
Illinois requires CVTs to have graduated from a veterinary-technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Colleges in Illinois offering AVMA-accredited programs include Joliet Junior College, Blackhawk College, Parkland College, Rockford Career College, and the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College.

27/09/2023

Are you fostering an awesome pet that? Do you work with a great rescue?

We would love to help connect deserving animals with their furever family. Use this post to share away. Maybe someone will find their new furry family member!

What is Remember Me Thursday? Remember Me Thursday is a worldwide social media awareness day created by President and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center, Mi...

02/09/2023

Labor Day is rapidly approaching, which means that soon we will be welcoming fall. But we can’t wave goodbye to the dog days of summer without a proper celebration first! Many of us are looking forward to a long weekend of block parties, barbeques and thoroughly enjoying what is left of the season, but pet parents should keep in mind that many traditional Labor Day festivities and foods can in fact be dangerous to our furry friends.

So this weekend, as you gear up for the end of another summer, keep your pets happy, safe and healthy with the following safety tips:

1. Beat the heat
2. Guard the grill
3. Keep your eye on your plate
4. Don't forget about the fireworks
5. Public events and parties can be stressful for dogs. Monitor any interactions with other dogs closely to limit possible fights.

We are open 24/7 this weekend. If your pet needs help or you have questions, please call us at 815-479-9119.

12/08/2023

So you found a stray kitten or 3 outside, what should you do next?

Use this interactive tool from the ASPCA to guide you in the right direction.

If you ever have any questions about whether they should be seen by a veterinarian, we are only a phone call away.

The ASPCA wants to assist you in identifying the best approach for helping kittens in your community.

08/08/2023

Give your feline family members a little extra love today while celebrating .

03/08/2023

Have you RSVPd to CAPpy Hour yet? We have Dr. Courtney A. Campbell serving up all the information on access to low-cost vet care, time for you to ask our veterinarians questions, and a pupsicle recipe even cats are bound to love!
What are you waiting for?

To learn more about Compassion Animal Project and how they save pets in need of financial assistance, please check out their website at: compassionanimalproject.org

To RSVP for the event on August 3rd at 5:30p: https://fb.me/e/O3aQj1Pn

01/08/2023

Happy Birthday to all shelter dogs! Let’s see how your rescued furkids are celebrating.

Dogust, the universal shelter pet birthday, is a fun and meaningful celebration of all dogs whose dates of birth are unknown. Here’s how to celebrate!

31/07/2023

We would love to see a picture of you with your best furry, winged, and scaly friend!

04/07/2023

Happy Fourth of July from the CASE Team! Did your pets participate in the Holiday? We would love to see photos!

27/06/2023

Due to an increase in the amount of cases that we are treating recently, we felt it was critical to share the importance of keeping lilies away from our feline family members. All parts of the lily plant, including the water in the vase, can cause kidney damage to cats.

Fortunately, our canine friends are not as sensitive. If ingested, they can develop GI symptoms, but are not as sensitive to the compounds that cause so many problems in cats.

Please reach out to a veterinarian if you are worried that your cat may have been exposed to lilies.

Lilies in the “true lily” and “daylily” families are very dangerous for cats.

01/06/2023

Useful information with the high temperatures this week. Stay cool out there!

23/05/2023

Tobi was very outspoken about his need for snuggles during his stay at CASE. Alaina was happy to give him some extra love. Who can say no to that cute face?

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at CASE. We hope you enjoy your day!

27/04/2023

It's not too often our patients are color coordinated with the technician taking care of them. Hela had a great time making new friends with Mandi during her ER visit. Yay for Team Purple!