VCA Woodstock Veterinary Clinic

04/09/2025

Does your dog bark non-stop? It's time for an attitude check! We're sharing some must-knows to see if your dog is experiencing medical or behavioral issues.

04/07/2025

Medical emergencies can occur suddenly and without warning, so it's best to be prepared. A Pet First Aid Kit allows you to have important items available to care for your pet in one area. No one can be prepared for all emergencies, but it's still important to have the basics.

If the emergency is severe, get your pet to your local hospital as soon as possible.

04/04/2025

Meowzart...Bark Twain...Mary Puppins? We love meeting pets with names just as special as they are.

Is your pet's name unique? Let us know in the comments!

04/03/2025

This Heartworm Awareness Month, make sure that your pet has the proper protection against heartworms. Year-round parasite prevention is always the best form of protection.

04/01/2025

It's not every day that you hear the wildest pet stories, but at VCA, it's a daily occurrence!

03/31/2025

What is anesthesia, and why is it so important?

Anesthesia can seem intimidating, but it can help your pet be treated without pain, stress, or discomfort. We're sharing the importance of anesthesia and how it may be necessary to make sure your pet is cared for.

03/28/2025

Pup quiz time! How did you score? Comment below and tell us how many you got right!

03/26/2025

Blood work is an important step in helping your pet get better. It can help diagnose hidden ailments, expose parasites, or uncover what's affecting your pet.

We're sharing a few reasons on how a little bit of blood can make a difference in their care plan.

03/25/2025

While it can cause severe illness in pets, leptospirosis is preventable through routine vaccination for all dogs.

Contact your local VCA to schedule your vaccine now.

03/24/2025

Watch out for this hidden outdoor danger! 🌾🐾 Foxtails may look harmless, but these pesky grass seeds can cause serious harm to your pet on your next hike. Learn more about the risks and how to avoid them!

03/23/2025

There's no greater love than puppy love! Celebrate National Puppy Day with the best gift for your new furry friend—a FREE first exam at participating VCA Animal Hospitals!

📍 Find a hospital & book today. New clients only. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit Now: vca.mobi/NationalPuppyDay

03/21/2025

Safety first! Whether you're out for a walk or relaxing at home, the right pet safety gear is a must. We've rounded up our top picks to keep our pets protected. Watch to see our favorites!

03/20/2025

Spring is in the air 🌼 Next time you stop and smell the flowers, make sure they're safe for your pet to sniff too!

What's your favorite Spring activity with your pet? Let us know in the comments.

03/18/2025

Meeting your pet is one of the easiest hellos, but it's also one of the hardest goodbyes.

Jennifer Scanlon, VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, spoke with Newsweek about pet grief and how important it is to help pet owners navigate these difficult times.

Read More:

An X-ray revealed my 12-year-old dog had hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer known as the "silent killer."

03/17/2025

We're feline lucky cause it's St. Cat-ricks Day 🍀!

03/14/2025

When it comes to pet health, make sure you're in the know. We're debunking a few common myths that can put your pet's health at risk.

03/13/2025

March 13th is

Today is dedicated to the incredible canines out there whose service and sacrifice help to keep us safe.

03/12/2025

Raise your hand if your timeline is just photos of the cutest pets! 😹🤚

08/06/2024

Geralt looks a lot less intimidating than his namesake from the series "The Witcher"! He was very happy to be snuggled up to see Dr Schneider for his appointment.

08/02/2024

Our newest CSR hasn't quite gotten the hang of this whole answering the phone thing.... we all learn at our pace right??😂

07/31/2024

Boop!! That's a nose right to the camera! 😁

07/29/2024

Happy Monday!!

07/25/2024

Here at VCA Woodstock we love our cold-blooded friends! Dr. Schneider is happy to see your lizards, turtles, and variety of other exotic pets!

*Note that at this time we are not seeing snakes*

07/23/2024

Sometimes our little friends don't quite understand the concept of sitting still for a weight check, not when there are people to say hi to and snuggles to be had!

07/19/2024

The perfect little face to end your week with 🐶

07/17/2024

If you haven't heard already, we are now able to see exotics pets! Calling all lovers of birds (canaries, budgies, parakeets, and many more!), rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, hamster, gerbils lizards (bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, and more!) Call 815-338-0132 for appointment details to set up an appointment with Dr. Schneider!

07/15/2024

Grayson enjoyed some floor pets with technician Amanda. No better way to end and appointment!

07/11/2024

Dr Taylor was very excited to see this sweet fluffy friend!

07/09/2024

"Hello my name is Cosmo and I have an appointment today!"
What a treat for our CSRs to get to greet this sweet boy at the counter!

07/04/2024

We will be closed all day Thursday July 4th. Contact local ER in case of an emergency.
Have a safe and happy holiday from your friends at VCA Woodstock Veterinary Clinic!!🎆🍦🌟

07/02/2024

You may see a new face at VCA Woodstock Veterinary Clinic! Starting today we are welcoming our new Medical Director, Dr. Danielle Schneider! While new to VCA Woodstock, she is not new to VCA. With a passion for general practice and surgery, Dr. Schneider would love to start to start seeing your exotic pets! That's right, come one come all to: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, domesticated birds(excluding livestock birds such as chickens and ducks), geckos/lizards, and turtles! We hope you will all join us in welcoming Dr. Schneider to the VCA Woodstock family.😄💙

06/27/2024

We are excited to announce that starting in July we will start seeing a variety of exotic animals and pocket pets! We are excited to offer sickness and wellness exams for some of your smallest family members including birds (canaries, budgies, parakeets, and many more!), rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, hamster, gerbils lizards (bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, and more!) Call 815-338-0132 for appointment details!

**Please be aware this excludes livestock/farm animals such as ducks, chickens, goats, etc. We are always unable to treat wildlife**

01/13/2024

Please Remember to Use Pet Friendly Ice Melt! ❄

With the winter snow upon us, We'd like to give a friendly reminder to avoid using rock salt and other salt-based deicers. If ingested these rock salts can cause stomach pains, painful urination, sluggishness, and vomiting.

To learn more about the effects on rock salts as well as pet safe alternatives please read the following provided by your friends at # .

In many parts of the United States, winter means ice- and snow-covered sidewalks and roads. Our cities and towns use millions of tons of salt and other deicers to melt the white stuff off the roads—over 730 million pounds of salt was used on roadways in Minnesota last year alone! We need to keep o...

01/12/2024

With the weather beginning to drop more & more each & every day please make sure to stay up to date with the latest weather forecast. This can help us stay prepared & keep warm when going out for walks or other exercise.

Get the monthly weather forecast for Woodstock, IL, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.

01/12/2024

We will be reopening 1/13/24 at 8am. Please contact local ER in case of emergency.

12/26/2023

There is still time to help support our "Home for the Holidays" Charity Event! p

We are still accepting donations all the way through the remainder of the year, If possible please consider rounding up to the nearest dollar on your next visit so we may provide shelter pets with everyday necessities. You may also call in to 815.338.0132 to make a donation over the phone!

Thank you all for all of your continued support!