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Halloween is a fun time for all but can present some hazards for your pets. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe. 1) Chocolate is toxic to pets so keep all candy out of reach of our furry friends. If your pet would ingest chocolate candy please call us...

As we move into the fall season this year we welcome the cooler, crisper days ahead however there are some considerations relevant to the fall season that pet owners should be aware of to help keep their furry friends safe. Bees and wasps seemingly are everywhere in...

September has been named Animal Pain Awareness Month by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Animals can manifest pain in multiple ways. Acute pain is often obvious with vocalization or an inability to properly use a limb. Chronic pain is...

The most common clinical disease diagnosed at Animal Care Clinic of Pingree Grove for either dogs or cats is periodontal or dental disease. As young as three years of age the majority of both dogs and cats have developed some degree of dental disease (for some animals...

HOUSEBREAKING A PUPPY It is important to recognize that house breaking a puppy does not occur in days or weeks, but sometimes, in months. We have all heard the tale from a friend or relative – “I got my puppy house broken in one week.” Well, it really depends on their...

Here at Animal Care Clinic, we know how important it is to our clients that our feline friends use their litter boxes and not our carpets, clothing, or rugs. It can ruin the animal human bond when this is not happening. Here’s some helpful tips to prevent a problem...

Topical flea & tick medications can be great for your dog, but they can also be messy. Not only that, but it can be tricky to remember to apply topical flea & tick medication monthly. Nonetheless, the team at Animal Care Clinic of Pingree Grove believes...

By Dr. Dan Markwalder, DVM Most of us want to raise our kids to be leaders – to dream their own dreams stand up against the crowd when the crowd is wrong, and enjoy the joy and accomplishment of working well with others. But, how do you nurture these skills in...

The fast onset of urinary issues is one of the more common problems we encounter for pets at Barrington Square Animal Hospital. Our clients in Hoffman Estates may recognize these problems after a variety of clinical signs develop in their pets including: increased...