A & E Animal Hospital

01/24/2025

What a great opportunity for all involved. 🥰🦮
If you would like to bring your pup for Puppy Socialization Classes, please email [email protected] to get enrolled!

We have availability in our upcoming Puppy Socialization Classes! These classes are tailor-made to suit your paw-fect pal!
Classes begin Monday, February 3rd and run from 4:30-5:40PM right here at the Champaign County Humane Society in our indoor training facility.
Classes cost $120 for a 6-week session (meets once per week). There is a $20 discount for puppies adopted from CCHS or another shelter/rescue.
Please note that payment is due in full in order to reserve your spot in any CCHS dog training class. If you would like to bring your pup for Puppy Socialization Classes, please email [email protected] to get enrolled!

01/24/2025

😎🐾 The coolest pets know where to go! Maci and Princess Leigha are rocking their new shades here at A & E Animal Hospital. Talk about style! 😍

We are here until 6:00pm today and will reopen on Monday at 7:30am. If your furry friends need any medications before the weekend or you're looking to get them scheduled for an upcoming visit, we’re here to help!
Text or call us today at 217-367-1137, and we’ll make sure to get you and your pet taken care of! 🗓🐾

01/22/2025

Why Spaying Your Cat or Dog is So Important 🐾
Spaying your cat or dog is an important aspect of responsible pet ownership, offering numerous health and behavioral benefits. One of the key reasons to spay is to prevent certain reproductive-related health issues, including pyometra, a life-threatening condition that primarily affects female dogs and cats.

🌟 Benefits of Spaying:
*Prevents Unwanted Litters 🐱🐶: Helps reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals.

*Reduces Cancer Risks 🎗️: Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, and lowers the chance of mammary cancer.

*Improves Behavior 🧘‍♀️: Spaying can reduce roaming, aggression, and marking behaviors.

*Prevents Pyometra 🚨: A life-threatening infection of the uterus that affects unspayed females.

Pyometra and Its Risks:
What is Pyometra? Pyometra is a deadly infection of the uterus, typically affecting older, unspayed female cats and dogs. It occurs when the uterus becomes infected, often due to hormonal changes during or after a heat cycle. The infection causes the uterus to fill with pus, which can lead to sepsis if untreated.

Symptoms:
💧 Increased thirst and urination
🤢 Vomiting
😴 Lethargy
❌ Loss of appetite
💦 Discharge from the v***a (in some cases)

Why is Pyometra Dangerous? If left untreated, pyometra can lead to severe blood poisoning (sepsis) and organ failure. In some cases, the infected uterus may rupture, which is a life-threatening emergency. The only effective treatment is usually an emergency spay surgery to remove the uterus, but delaying treatment can greatly reduce the chances of survival

01/20/2025

🐾 Meet Maple! 🍁
This 10-week-old Australian Shepherd has officially stolen all of our hearts here at A and E Animal Hospital! 💖 Her playful energy and sweet puppy eyes are absolutely contagious, and we can’t get enough of her adorable face. We’re so lucky to have had her visit us, and we can’t wait to see this little one grow into an amazing companion. 🌟

01/17/2025

🐾 WE THINK WE ARE SEEING DOUBLE. 👀

Meet our newest little friends at A and E Animal Hospital!
We’re so excited to introduce our identical new kitten companions: Scarlet Macaw and Poison Dart Frog! 🐸💜 These two are not only adorable but also perfectly matched in every way – from their looks to their playful personalities! 🐾
These two are already bringing so much joy and love to our team, and we cant wait to watch them grow for years so come!

01/15/2025

🐾🦷 Dental Health Goes Beyond Treats! 🦷🐾

Dental treats are great for maintaining your pet’s oral health, but they aren’t always enough. Even if their breath seems fresher, there could be underlying issues in your pet’s mouth that aren’t visible to the naked eye.

That’s why we recommend a professional dental cleaning under anesthesia, complete with full-mouth dental radiographs. These X-rays allow us to see beyond the surface, checking the health of every tooth and root—ensuring no hidden problems like infections or decay are missed.

✨ Why Full-Mouth X-Rays Matter:

* We can spot issues beneath the gumline that could be causing pain or infection.

* Helps us treat dental problems before they become serious health concerns.

* Gives your pet the best chance at a healthy, pain-free mouth!

Keep your furry friend’s smile healthy and their breath fresh with a thorough dental checkup. Call us today to schedule their appointment! 🐶🐱

01/08/2025

Busy morning for Dr. McGuffin and her team!💉
We had the pleasure of seeing five cute ferrets—Ajax, Hecate, Hercules, Hermes, and Nyx—along with their kitty sister Eris for their annual wellness exams this morning! 🐾🩺
They all looked absolutely adorable packed together in their carrier, snuggled up as a little family. 😻💖 From purrs to playful wiggles, we love making sure all of our furry friends are happy and healthy!

01/03/2025

Keep Your Pets Safe This Winter! ❄️

As temperatures drop, it's essential to keep our furry friends safe and cozy! Here are some quick tips to protect your pets during freezing weather:

🧥 Bundle Up: Short-haired pets may need a coat or sweater for walks. Protect their paws with booties or a paw balm to prevent cracking.

🏠 Bring Them Inside: If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them. Provide a warm, dry shelter indoors.

🚗 Check Your Car: Cats and small animals may seek warmth near car engines. Tap the hood before starting your vehicle.

💧 Fresh Water: Keep water bowls free of ice, and ensure they have access to fresh drinking water.

🌨️ Short Walks: Limit outdoor time and monitor for signs of frostbite or hypothermia, like shivering, lethargy, or pale skin.

🐾 Emergency Prep: Keep a pet-safe first aid kit and a plan for sudden winter weather.

Your pets rely on you to keep them safe! Let’s make sure this winter is safe and warm for all animals. Share this post to spread the word! 💕🐾

01/01/2025

12/27/2024

🐾 New Year's Holiday Hours 🐾
As we ring in the New Year, here’s our schedule:
🗓 New Year’s Eve: Open from 7:30 AM to 12 PM
🗓 New Year’s Day: Closed
Be sure to take care of any appointments, medication refills, or other needs before the holiday. Wishing you and your pets a happy and safe start to the New Year! 🎉🐾
📞 Contact us with any questions!

12/25/2024

❄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our lovely staff here at A and E Animal Hospital!❄

12/24/2024

🎄🐾 Holiday Hours Alert! 🐾🎄
Reminder that we will be Closed on Christmas but don’t worry – we’re here for you TODAY, December 24th, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM! 🐶🐱

If you need anything before the holidays, come see us while we’re open. Happy Holidays from our family to yours! ❤️

12/23/2024

🐾 Meet Tony, our brave, sweet 8-year-old kitty! 🐱

Tony came to us because his owner noticed that he was urinating outside of the litterbox and had occasional blood in his urine. With this history in mind, we recommended testing his urine for a urinary tract infection and doing x-rays to look for stones in his bladder. He did not have a UTI and the x-rays did not show any stones. With this information we were not convinced since there are rare cases of bladder stones that are invisible on x-rays, known as radiolucent stones! So his owner took him to a specialist to perform an ultrasound and they found 2 new stones in his bladder causing the issue! 😿 Since stones in the bladder can be a life threatening condition, we got him on the schedule for surgery.

Thanks to his owner's attentiveness and our amazing team, we were able to perform a cystotomy (a surgery to remove the bladder stones) and removed both stones 🙌

We’re happy to report that Tony is now on the road to recovery and feeling much better! 🎉

Wishing Tony a speedy recovery! 💙

12/20/2024

🎄🐾 Holiday Hours REMINDER!! 🐾🎄

We hope you and your furry friends have a wonderful holiday season! Please note our clinic's schedule for the upcoming holidays:

Christmas Eve (12/24/24): Open from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Christmas Day (12/25/24): Closed
New Year's Eve (12/31/24): Open from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
New Year's Day (01/01/25): Closed

12/19/2024

Meet Minnie, our newest patient! 🐾 This sassy little Boxer puppy is full of personality and energy. She’s got a big love for puppy treats (or really any treats!) 🍖, and her favorite toy is none other than her adorable Lambchop 🐑. Minnie is already bonding with her big sister, who’s also a Boxer, and they’re sure to be partners in crime for years to come.

We can’t wait to watch Minnie grow and keep her happy and healthy! 🐾💖

12/17/2024

Meet Jersey, the adorable English Bulldog puppy! 🐾 She spends her days doing what she loves best: napping (in the coziest spots 💤), eating her favorite freeze-dried beef treats 🥩, and playing with her beloved cow toy 🐄. When she's not snuggled up for a snooze, you can find her soaking up belly rubs by the fire 🔥. Life is good when you're a pup like Jersey! 🐶✨

12/14/2024

🐾🎄On the 12th Day of Christmas A and E Animal Hospital informed me...
Holiday cheer should never come at the cost of your pet’s safety! Keep those beautiful glass and plastic ornaments out of reach of curious paws. 🎅✨

Pets love to explore, and if they knock down or chew on these decorations, it could lead to dangerous cuts, choking, or digestive issues. Keep your ornaments high and secure so your furry friends can enjoy the season safely.

12/13/2024

🐾🎄On the 11th Day of Christmas A and E Animal Hospital informed me...
Enjoying a live tree this holiday season? 🎄 Here’s a quick safety tip: clean up any fallen pine needles regularly. They can be sharp and, if ingested, may puncture your pet’s intestines—yikes! 😱

Also, keep an eye on your tree water. Make sure it’s free from fertilizers, and change it frequently to avoid a build-up of harmful bacteria that can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Your furry friends will thank you for a safe and healthy holiday! 🎄✨