South Loop Animal Hospital

Happy National Dog Day!

Today we celebrate our furry friends who bring joy, love, and companionship to our lives every day. But with the extreme heat and humidity this week, it’s important to keep our dogs safe
and cool.

Heat Safety Tips for Your Dog:

1. Hydrate. Always have fresh water available during outings.
2. Shade & Cool Spots: Keep them in shaded areas during walks or indoors.
3. Avoid Hot Pavements: Walk them early in the morning or late evening when the ground is
cooler to prevent thermal injury to sensitive paws.
4. Never Leave Them in the Car: Even with windows cracked open, the temperature inside
the car can rise dangerously fast.
5. Watch for Signs of Heatstroke: Heavy panting that progresses to distressed or noisy
breathing as heatstroke worsens, restlessness or agitation, drooling, bright red gums,
uncontrollable urination or defecation, and collapse
6. Our French and English bulldog friends and other brachycephalic breeds should remain
indoors as much as possible. Walks outside should be kept short to minimize exposure to
extreme heat and humidity.

Lets keep our pups safe and comfortable so they can enjoy this day to the fullest!

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Make this 4th of July safe and enjoyable for the entire family — including your pets!

We know you want to enjoy the holiday, but loud noises and new people might not be as fun for some pets.

Here is a little reminder to keep your pets safe this week since the 4th and 5th of July are the busiest days for shelters with lost pets!

We're here for any emergencies, but we hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!

The origins of Juneteenth date back to Galveston, Texas in 1865. Texas was also the first U.S. state to recognize as an official state holiday. AVMA is honored to be in Austin, Texas on Juneteenth for , and to be recognizing and celebrating this significant day in history.

As we gear up to celebrate Memorial Day, let's not forget about the safety of our pets! 🐶🐱 While we honor and remember our heroes, it's important to ensure that our pets stay safe and sound during the festivities.

Here are a few tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this Memorial Day:

Watch the Grill: Keep an eye on the grill to prevent curious pets from getting too close. Hot surfaces and stray sparks can cause burns or other injuries.

Avoid Table Scraps: While those BBQ treats might look tempting to your pet, many human foods can be harmful to them. Keep them on their regular diet and avoid giving them any table scraps.

Provide a Safe Space: Loud fireworks and large gatherings can be overwhelming for pets. Create a quiet, secure space where they can retreat if they feel stressed or anxious.

Keep ID Tags Updated: With all the commotion, pets may be more likely to escape. Make sure their ID tags are up to date with your current contact information, just in case they wander off.

Stay Hydrated: Keep plenty of fresh water available for your pets, especially if it's hot outside. Dehydration can be a serious issue for animals, so make sure they have access to water at all times.

The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals, and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary Day. The 2024 theme is "Veterinarians are essential health workers."

Today's veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people. They work hard to address the health and welfare needs of every species of animal. Veterinarians also play critical roles in environmental protection, research, food safety, and public health. Thank you to all the veterinarians around the world!

Hope you all had a safe and happy eclipse experience! Gustavo Manrique put on his glasses for a quick peek.

Dogs & Holiday Sweets: Which Treats Are Bad? Find out which common treats might be dangerous for him and what you should do next.

We are continuing to receive a lot of questions about the current mystery canine respiratory illness that is being covered in the news. While little is still known about this illness, we wanted to share what we do know so far.

https://www.vetspecialty.com/mystery-canine-respiratory-illness/

Tis the season to give thanks – and to keep our furry friends safe this Thanksgiving! Check out these Thanksgiving pet safety tips on our blog. https://ow.ly/rGGn50Q9rKu

Ask us about Librela today!

We have not been able to have this annual event since before the pandemic. The South Loop Dog PAC and South Loop Neighbors are bringing back, the Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash! We hope you will join us for this fun Halloween Celebration, Saturday October 21st from 1:00-4:00 PM at Fred Anderson Park.

The event is generously sponsored by Burnham Park Animal Hospital and South Loop Animal Hospital. More details coming soon.

As this week comes to an end- we want to give one more thanks to our technicians for all that they do!

American Heartworm Society Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in t

With heavy hearts as we remember this day, we honor those lost, their families, our heroic first responders, and those who continue to fight for our country.

Today on the anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who were lost and their legacies that live on...including the canine heroes at Ground Zero, their handlers and veterinary teams.

The South Loop team visits the Bristol Renaissance Faire!

Don’t be superstitious, don’t be superstitious!

It’s black cat appreciation day! Today is a day to celebrate these majestic felines and to rid of any superstitions surrounding them. Black cats have played a huge role in folklore for centuries tainting their reputation and causing them to be one of the least adopted coat colors from shelters.

If you own a black cat, you know that a black cat crossing your path every day brings nothing but good luck! Please share in our love and drop a photo of your black cat below.

Today is ! How can an up-to-date microchip make all the difference when it comes to getting your pet back? We've created this infographic to show you.

Then be sure to visit avma.org/ChecktheChip for more important information on how to register and update your pet's microchip.

Check the Chip Day is made possible through the support of HomeAgain PetRescuer.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) This is the official page of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Extreme heat is expected this weekend. Here’s a few tips from Covetrus to help keep your pet safe this summer!

Little miss Aria fell and broke her leg. Luckily, we were able to perform a fracture repair here at South Loop. Aria is doing great and is on the road to a full recovery!

Her surgery was performed by Marc Wosar, DVM, MSpVM
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Juneteenth from the doctors and staff of the South Loop Animal Hospital.

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! Veterinary Appreciation Day was created in 2015, by Trupanion. It is a day be grateful for veterinarians, receptionists, assistants and technician’s hard work and dedication towards animal care. Have you shown your appreciation for your veterinary team lately?