Ah, cicadas. Emerging every few years to serenade us with their unmistakable buzz. Our four-legged friends see them as a buffet of crunchy cuisine. But before you let your pet snack on a cicada, it's important to understand the not-so-tasty consequences that might follow.

We are thrilled to share that we have expanded BLVD Vet Ravenswood to offer you and your cat a first-of-its-kind boutique, feline experience, BLVD Cat!

There are three main types of allergies in vetmed: fleas, food, and environmental. In this article, we are focusing on environmental allergies. There are proven techniques and trials veterinarians use to determine which allergies pets have, so if you have concerns that your pet may have allergies, please contact us to develop a treatment plan.

Recreational use of marijuana is becoming more accessible and is already legal in Illinois. With that, chances of ingestion by our pets are increasing. Marijuana toxicity can necessitate treatment in our pets and the best thing to do is to be honest with your veterinarian about a potential ingestion - they do not judge if you have marijuana in your home! 

Burritos aren’t just for lunch! We’ve got a step-by-step tutorial for safely giving your kitty oral meds at home with Veterinary Technician, Alyssa, and her cat Jeanne.

Chicago pet parents are no strangers to the journey of choosing the right leash for your pet! There are loads of great options on the market, but the one we want to focus on today is the retractable leash.

We understand that choosing the right fit for you and your pet amongst the many options of insurers can be tough. To make it a bit easier, Forbes™ editor, Krista Fabregas, reviewed the top Pet Insurance providers. Compare some of your options here!

Plant and pet people rejoice! Your pet can safely cohabitate with your plant buddies (and vice versa) as long as you’re keeping the toxic plants out of your home. Check out our list of pet-toxic plants.

The French Bulldog tops the charts (and our hearts,) for a second year in a row! Here are some tips of what to expect while owning one!

For many pet parents, the idea of letting our feline friends roam free outdoors is tempting. It provides them with exercise, mental stimulation and the joy of basking in the sun. But Chicago's bustling urban landscape presents numerous hidden dangers to outdoor cats that should have every cat owner carefully considering this decision. 

Thinking of welcoming a new pet into your home? We’ve got all the tips to prepare you!

Curly coats and intelligence that rivals a toddler – Doodles capture our hearts and homes with their charismatic charm. They will need specific care to thrive in an urban environment, like Chicago. These tips are your golden tickets to a happy and healthy life with your Doodle!

Our feline friends are known for being a little purrticular - and that's okay! Fear not, we've got you covered with a How-To Trim Your Cat's Nails video from BLVD Veterinary Technician, Alyssa. 

We want to share some exciting news in the world of veterinary medicine that's close to our hearts – a breakthrough treatment for feline osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that affects cats of all ages. We interviewed Taco’s mom to see how his Solensia treatments are going!

It’s hard to believe that 2023 capped off nine years of service for BLVD Vet! Here are a few highlights.

We are thrilled to share that BLVD Vet Lakeview East is officially AAHA accredited! Only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have met their rigorous standards of excellence.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at BLVD Vet Logan Square for Pictures with Santa Paws! See the full gallery here.

Check out the Top 5 Winter Safety Tips from Dr. Kate Sapato.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at BLVD Vet Ravenswood for our 3rd annual Pictures with Santa Paws with Dr. Plourde! See the full gallery here.

Just like us, our pets shouldn't travel without their ID. Check the list below for the run down on exactly how a microchip works and why it's important that your pet's is up to date. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding microchips.

You may have seen reports of an outbreak of canine respiratory infection. Here’s what we know so far.

As your cat ages, you may notice changes in their mobility. They might become less inclined to jump onto high surfaces, lose enthusiasm for toys, groom themselves less meticulously, or simply spend most of their day lounging in their favorite nap spots. These signs could be indicators of discomfort, suggesting that your kitty may have developed osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that thankfully can be managed with veterinary care!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at BLVD Vet River North for pictures with The Grinch! We saw lots of naughty and nice pets who made the event very special. Take a look at the adorable pictures inside! Until next year…

Depending on the species, our pets can be very good at hiding their pain. Showing pain puts a wild animal at risk, so if a painful or hurt animal wants to survive they need to hide signs of pain from those around them. Take a look at a few of the ways you can spot pain at home.

In our latest blog, we discuss the benefits of routine wellness testing during your pet's annual visits. As part of our initiative to promote providing the best care possible for your pets, we've just rolled out special pricing for our most recommended monitoring panels when performed at annual wellness exams. Just ask us about it at your pet's next wellness visit!

It’s no surprise that Frenchies are the #1 most popular dog breed of 2022, especially since Winston the French Bulldog won Best in Show at the 2022 National Dog Show!

Because of their brachycephalic build and small frame, French Bulldogs are prone to several different health conditions. At BLVD, we can help you to care for your french bulldog and give them a long, happy life!

As a follow up to our Senior Visits 101 blog, we wanted to share some things to look out for at home! Changes caught early can help prevent the progression of diseases that cause our pets pain and discomfort--the diagnosis doesn’t have to be “they're just getting older.”

Check out our Senior Visits 101 blog where we discuss at what age your pet is considered a senior, what is different about a senior exam and what services we recommend for our senior pets.

We had a blast walking in our first ever Pride Parade! Thank you to the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce for sharing a float with us along with a handful of other amazing local businesses. It was a day full of sun, color and pride! We feel so lucky to be a part of such a diverse community in our beautiful city. Check out the pics below. Until next year!

We are thrilled to introduce veterinary acupuncture and veterinary spinal manipulation therapy (chiropractic treatment) with Dr. Veronica Cruz at BLVD Vet Logan Square!

Thank you to the many friends and neighbors that joined us for our open house event at BLVD Vet Lakeview East! It was a beautiful sunny day filled with lots of treats and good times.

With the countless different diets on the market, finding the right food for your cat can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our Feeding My Cat 101 article to get the inside scoop on how to pick a food for your furry family member.

We recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of our long-time patient and Rescue Partner pup, Sugar Momma. Sugar was a Live Like Roo sponsor who beat the odds and outlived her cancer diagnosis by three whole years. In honor of Sugar’s iconic life, we are hosting a Sugar Forever Fundraiser.

We are pleased to announce our BLVD Vet Lakeview East Open House on Sunday, May 7th from 12pm to 3pm. Stop by for a tour to see what goes on behind the scenes, and enjoy some human and pet friendly refreshments!

With the countless different diets on the market, finding the right food for your dog can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our Feeding My Dog 101 article to get the inside scoop on how to pick a food for your furry family member.

Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease often transmitted via scratches and bite wounds. Regardless of your cat’s lifestyle, vaccination against rabies is essential. Learn more from Dr. Muñoz in our Feline Rabies Vaccine article!

Photo booth pictures inside!

It wouldn’t be the beginning of Fall if we didn’t ring in the crispest time of the year at the 2022 Apple Fest!

5 Things I Would Never Do as a Veterinarian with Dr. Grace Chen.

BLVD Vet is Coming to Lakeview East!

Release the hounds! It was a beautiful day at the races for the 2022 Dachshund Derby!

We had a blast at the Cubs vs. Brewers game for our summer team event! It was the perfect way to kick off the dog days of summer with lots of hot dogs and dog people.

We had so much fun at the 2022 Square Roots Festival!

Thank you to the many furry friends that came out to the 2022 Taste of Randolph! We absolutely loved seeing some familiar faces amongst the new ones. Enjoy our photo booth pictures - it certainly was a perfect summer weekend!

We had so much fun at the Wag ‘N Shop dog market! Thank you so much to our friends at Bosly’s Backyard for hosting this incredible event full of local vendors.

There’s lots to think about when you’re going to be away from home - especially for pet owners. We’ve put together a pet sitter checklist with tips from Dr. Sarah Eiman to make sure nothing important gets missed.

Our team fundraiser is live!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! We talked with Dr. Kate Sapato about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding our pets’ dental health.

It’s hard to believe that 2021 capped off seven years of service for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights.

Como práctica médica, tenemos que equilibrar las necesidades de nuestros pacientes mientras también nos adaptamos nosotros para minimizar los riesgos para nuestro equipo y nuestras comunidades. En tiempos de crisis, podemos lograr ambos objetivos si todos asumimos la responsabilidad y hacemos nuestra parte. Juntos en espíritu, superaremos esto.

Effective Monday, December 27th, we are adjusting our protocol for in person appointments, requiring proof of COVID vaccination for all clients entering any BLVD practice.

Thank you so much to all who joined us at BLVD Vet Ravenswood for Pet Pictures with Santa Paws aka Dr. Plourde! We had a jolly good time eating pie, touring the facility and of course, telling Santa Paws how good our pets have been all year (because all pets are good pets.)

Join us at BLVD Vet Ravenswood on Thursday, December 16th from 5-8pm during Damen at Night for Pet Pictures with Santa Paws with our own Dr. Robert Plourde as Santa Paws!

This Giving Tuesday we are matching up to $500 in donations made to our Rescue Neighbor, Paws & Claws Rescue!

The holidays are here which means more time celebrating with our friends, families and pets! Check out some helpful tips from Dr. Plourde in our This Not That: Thanksgiving Edition.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at the first ever LSRCOC Pup-o-ween! We had so much spooky fun getting to see all of your costumes. Check out the photo booth pictures below to see all the fun that was had.

After a year off, the 35th annual Apple Fest went off without a hitch! Thank you so much to the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for hosting such an incredible event that saw a record breaking 45,000 attendees!

Join us this Halloween, Sunday, October 31st from 1-4pm for our Halloween Pawp Up with Chicago Dog Co.! This free, pet-friendly event is open to all. Not a current client? Stop by, we’d love to meet you!

We kicked off Fall in the best way possible at the Midwest Coast Brewing Dog Market hosted by Chicago Dog Co.!

In honor of National Dog Day on August 26th, our BLVD Vet Rescue Committee is raising funds for our friends over at Live Like Roo!

You may notice your pet is itching more frequently this time of year. Welcome to Itchy Season! Dr. Grace Chen goes over some of the reasons why your pets get extra itchy during these hot summer months. 

Getting your cat to the vet can be challenging--we understand this! Check these tips and tricks from Dr. Lenyr Muñoz on how to get your cat comfortable with their carrier.

It’s not every day you get to hang out with 124 racing Dachshunds on a rooftop! We had such an incredible day at the races and loved meeting so many new friends at our photo booth!

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for braving the heat and joining us at the Andersonville Dog Days of Summer!

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for joining us at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Thursday Evening Market! We had so much fun seeing some familiar faces amongst the new ones. Our photo booth was the perfect little tropical paradise within the market!

As the weather gets warmer, we are approaching peak season for moving. Moving homes is a big to-do on its own, but any pet parent knows transitioning their pet is an added task. In this article, Dr. Andrew Bean provides the Top 10 Tips for Moving with a Pet

As the country continues to open back up, many of us are heading back to a more traditional work schedule which requires going into the office. By this point, our pets are very used to us being home with them the majority of the time. In this article, Dr. Kate Garbaciak will go over things to be aware of to prepare your pet for the end of working from home.

Boulevard Veterinary is committed to bringing our clients the most innovative care available. As a result, we are excited to announce that we are now offering Laser Therapy for our patients at Boulevard Veterinary River North!

In honor of specially abled pets, Boulevard Veterinary will be matching donations up to $500 starting Monday May 3rd to Sunday May 9th. Send a screenshot of your donation to donation@blvd.vet and you will be entered to win a Wild Hearts merch bundle with a custom three piece earing set from local jeweler Kim Jones Jewelry.

Recreational use of marijuana has become accessible across the country and is already legal in our state of Illinois. With that, chances of ingestion by our pets are increasing. Marijuana toxicity can necessitate treatment in our pets and the best thing to do is to be honest with your veterinarian about a potential ingestion - they do not judge if you have marijuana in your home!

We are thrilled to share that our Ravenswood practice is officially AAHA accredited! Only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have met their rigorous standards of excellence.

AVMA research shows that 40-50% of practices are now owned by corporations.1 Large corporate ownership comes with the burden of considering investors and stock owner interests, which often boils down to prioritizing profit margins.

While no pet parent ever wants a visit to the emergency vet, sometimes it is unavoidable. In this article, our Medical Director Dr. Andrew Bean will go over five pet emergencies that can’t wait.

There are three main types of allergies in vetmed: fleas, food, and environmental. In this article, we are focusing on environmental allergies. There are proven techniques and trials veterinarians use to determine which allergies pets have, so if you have concerns that your pet may have allergies, please contact us to develop a treatment plan.

Dr. Ashley Peters goes over simple tips and tricks to keeping your dog and their furry friends safe at the dog park!

It's hard to believe 2020 capped off six years of service for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights.

Check out the Top 5 Winter Safety Tips from Dr. Kate Sapato.

Have you heard of our friends over at The Catcade? The Catcade is a non-profit, arcade-themed cat rescue, lounge, and version of a cat café. Boulevard Veterinary will be matching donations up to $500 starting Monday January 4th to Sunday January 10th.

Paw Salvation is a local non-profit with the aim to help care for the homeless who have pets as a support system. Paw Salvation goes out to the streets every day to search and provide food, toys, treats, comfortable beds, and grooming services.

Pups at any age can struggle with leash reactivity. Our own Dr. Erin Newman goes over some behavioral details to help you better understand what leash reactivity is.

Many of us are spending a lot more time around the house this holiday season which means more time celebrating with our pets! Check out some helpful tips from Dr. Grace Chen in our This Not That: Holiday Hazards Guide.

Help ALIVE Rescue raise $50,000 to officially break ground on The Big Barn, ALIVE Rescue’s largest project, newest facility and biggest dream.

With COVID-19 cases surging, effective immediately, we have made the decision to continue with curbside service indefinitely for all three practices. We will not be allowing clients to enter our facilities to minimize potential exposure and surface contamination.

Halloween might look a little different this year, but one thing’s for sure- spooky season is upon us! Check out our Howl-o-ween Purrvival Guide below with tips on keeping your pet safe from our own Dr. Gail Simpson.

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for joining us at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Thursday Evening Market! We asked your pets to come out in their costumes and they did not disappoint!

Bring your furry friends in their spookiest Halloween costumes to Lincoln Square Farmers Market on Thursday, October 15th, from 3pm to 7pm! BLVD Vet will have a socially-distanced Howl-o-ween photo booth for you and your pets. We’ll also have trick-or-treat goodie bags for all of our trick or treaters!

We are excited (and a little scared) to introduce The Boulevard Trailblazers! We will be joining a virtual 5k hosted by our Rescue Partner Live Like Roo Foundation.

In this article, we will go over a few key signs with input from our own Dr. Erin Newman to help distinguish when it needs medical attention.

We are delighted to share that BLVD Vet is growing into a family of 3 locations with the opening of Boulevard Veterinary Ravenswood on September 28th 2020!

In honor of National Dog Day on August 26th, our BLVD Vet Rescue Committee is raising funds for our friends over at Wild Hearts!

In this article, we will provide some tips on how to prepare your pet for their next grooming appointment including input from local salon Temple of the Dog certified groomers Nyleen Molina and Jessica Villa and our own Dr. Ashley Peters.

In this article, we will go over some easy tips to practice during the dog (and cat) days of summer with input from our own Dr. Kate Garbaciak.

As we continue to adapt to a changing COVID climate, our practices are beginning to cautiously test in-house procedures to allow for increased efficiency, better client communication and eventually increased appointment availability. Here’s what you can expect to see with upcoming visits.

It’s nearing the 4th of July, or better known in the pet world as “Armageddon.” In this article, we will go over ways to set your pet up for success before, during and after 4th of July celebrations.

In this article we will go over the many advantages of having pet insurance with tips from our own Dr. Andrew Bean.

In this article, BLVD Vet’s Medical Director, Dr. Julie Geisler, will provide some tips on how to set your feline friends up for success while we await normal life to resume.

Dr. Josie Arbogast, a Boulevard Veterinarian, provides some insight on ways to get your pet comfortable with face masks.

Dr. Ashley Peters, a treasured veterinarian at Boulevard Veterinary, presents some tips to preventing separation anxiety in your pet as we prepare for the stay-at-home order to be lifted.

We understand that providing your pet with mental and physical stimulation during the winter months can be tough. Here are some DIY at home pet enrichment ideas!

In keeping with our Core Value of Best Patient and Client Care, we wanted to provide insight on an option to make caring for your pet through the stay-at-home order easier. We partner with Covetrus to provide an online pharmacy capable of delivering prescriptions and food directly to your home.