BLVD Vet Blog
At Boulevard Veterinary, Best Patient & Client Care doesnβt stop once youβre out the door. Weβre dedicated to providing information so you can take the best care of your pets. Our Blog focuses on ways you can enrich your pets both at home and with our help. Know what youβre looking for? Use the search below.
5 Things Pet Owners Should Avoid
Most pet emergencies are obvious, but what about the not-so-obvious dangers of owning a pet? Weβve put together 5 things we recommend all pet owners to avoid.
Spring (and pollen,) is in the air!
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.
How Does a Microchip Work?
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.
Canine Respiratory Infection Outbreak
You may have seen reports of an outbreak of canine respiratory infection. Hereβs what we know so far.
Easing Feline Pain
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!
Pictures with The Grinch
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 yearβ¦
Ouch, That Hurt! How to Crack the Code on our Petβs Pain
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.
The Benefits of Wellness Blood and Urine Testing
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!
Frenchies 101
Itβs 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!
Senior Pets: What to Watch For
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 doesnβt have to be βthey're just getting older.β
Senior Visits 101
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.
BLVD Lakeview Lincoln Park Open House Pictures
Thank you to the many friends and neighbors that joined us for our open house event at BLVD Vet Lakeview Lincoln Park! It was a beautiful sunny day filled with lots of treats and good times.
Live Like Roo Sugar Forever Fundraiser
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 Sugarβs iconic life, we are hosting a Sugar Forever Fundraiser.
Feline Rabies Vaccine 101
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease often transmitted via scratches and bite wounds. Regardless of your catβs lifestyle, vaccination against rabies is essential. Learn more from Dr. MuΓ±oz in our Feline Rabies Vaccine article!
Apple Fest 2022
It wouldnβt be the beginning of Fall if we didnβt ring in the crispest time of the year at the 2022 Apple Fest!
Taste of Randolph 2022
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!
Dental Cleaning 101
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! We talked with Dr. Kate Sapato about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding our petsβ dental health.
2021 Year in Review
Itβs hard to believe that 2021 capped off seven years of service for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights.