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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Did you realize that your pets can have allergies, too? We help break down what you should know about canine and feline allergies!

We here at BLVD Vet are dedicated to the well being of our patients! Our primary focus is to keep your pet healthier for longer. One of the ways we achieve this is by advocating for the safe and common practices of spaying and neutering at an appropriate age. We recommend that you get your pet spayed or neutered for numerous reasons.

Boulevard Veterinary had an eventful 2017 and we wanted to recap some of the highlights!

Happy Holidays friends!

We hope you and your pets are staying bundled up as we dive into the colder holiday season! Our team wanted to share couple tidbits before the year is through that can benefit pets in need as well as some new offerings for your pets.

This past Sunday, Boulevard Veterinary set up shop at the Logan Square Farmer's Market. In the spirit of Halloween fun, our photobooth came with costume accessories for you and your pets!

It all begins with an idea.

As some of you may have heard, we have some exciting news to share--BLVD Vet is expanding! In just a few weeks we will be opening a second full service veterinary practice in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, at 375 W. Erie.

We recently participated in For Paws Club Charity Pool Party at at Pet Care Plus, and for everyone who came, we thank you! The event raised over $1,000 for One Tail at a Time, an amazing organization that operates as an all-breed dog rescue committed to lowering euthanasia rates in the greater Chicagoland area through the rescue and adoption of dogs in need; provides comprehensive support of adopters; and community outreach through humane education programs and assistance for disadvantaged and low-income families.