Crestwood Animal Clinic Newsletter Articles

Save Money on Spays and Castrations

Added on 2010-02-01

We are happy to announce that the Cook County Department of Animal Control has decided to sponsor their spay/castration program again this year. In 2006 they dropped the program after eleven years, but brought it back in 2007. Crestwood Animal Clinic... read more

Canine Influenza

Added on 2009-10-27

Canine influenza vaccine is now available. Canine influenza "flu" is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It is highly contagious strain of the influenza A virus known as H3N8 that causes respiratory illness in dogs only. Other viruses are... read more

Heartworm

Added on 2009-05-28

Those biting mosquitoes will soon be here. Unfortunately many mosquitoes have picked up heartworm larvae from already infected dogs and cats. It is important to keep your pet protected. When an infected mosquito bites a pet, it injects larval... read more

Successful Flea Control

Added on 2009-05-28

1. If you see fleas on your pet, you may have fleas in your home.
2. To successfully control fleas in your home, all dogs and cats must be treated with individual doses of FRONTLINEŽ Plus. This will kill existing fleas and break the cycle of flea... read more

Pet Dental Health Month

Added on 2008-02-13

This February will be the 14th Annual National Pet Dental Health Month. Just like you, your pet needs dental care also. Regular daily home care from you with annual dental check-ups by your veterinarian help to prevent dental disease.

Pets... read more

Arthritic Cats

Added on 2008-02-01

Is your cat less eager to jump and play? Does she seem less mobile? Is he not shedding his nails properly? Are his nails becoming thicker making it harder to retract?

If you answer yes to any of the above questions, your cat... read more

Obesity

Added on 2008-02-01

Is your dog overweight? Have you tried everything to get the weight off with out success?

A dog is overweight if it is 5% to 19% above its ideal weight. An obese dog is 20% or more above its ideal weight. The extra weight does matter.... read more