MedVet Chicago

📢 Important Update for Our Followers! 📢

Starting today, content on this hospital's page will be limited to important updates, such as road closures or changes to our hours of operation.

To keep up with all things MedVet, including pet health and safety tips, amazing patient stories, and more we invite you to join us over on MedVet.

Did you know MedVet is also on Instagram? You can find us at www.instagram.com/medvet.

We look forward to bringing you more valuable content to help keep your pet safe, happy, and healthy. 💙

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Alyssa Matos to the Surgery department at MedVet Chicago! 🩺

Dr. Matos has been a valued member of the MedVet organization since 2021 with our Columbus location. She’s passionate about enhancing the quality of life for pets and their families, with a particular focus on thoracic and hepatobiliary surgery.

Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, cycling, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Discover more about Dr. Matos here: https://www.medvet.com/doctor/alyssa-m-matos

Is your pet scratching more than usual? It might be irritating insects! 🪲Some of these common pests are:
1. Fleas
2. Ticks
3. Mosquitoes
4. Bees
5. Wasps

Click to learn more about what bugs to keep an eye out for, especially when enjoying the outdoors with your pet. Stay vigilant and keep your pets happy and healthy all season long.

To find out where you’ll typically find these pesky bugs and key prevention tips, visit our blog post: https://www.medvet.com/irritating-insects-to-pets/

🦟 Keep the buzz away! As we enjoy the great outdoors with our pets, it’s important to keep our pets safe from mosquitoes.

These pesky insects can transmit heartworm disease, which can be harmful to our pets. Make sure to use veterinarian-approved repellents and keep up with regular heartworm prevention treatments.

Let’s keep our pets safe and healthy, so they can enjoy every outdoor adventure with us!

MedVet is celebrating National Nonprofit Day by spotlighting a very special program near and dear to our caregivers: the AVMF REACH Program.

We understand unexpected pet emergencies and specialty veterinary care may be a financial burden for pet families — this program breaks down barriers to access veterinary care by offering grants to over 100,000 AVMA members nationwide. Through the AVMF REACH Program and on behalf of our clients, MedVet veterinarians proudly support charitable care when financial barriers could keep patients from getting the care they need.

If you're interested and able to support pet owners in financial need, please consider making a donation to AVMF's REACH Program by clicking the donation link on this post.

https://www.avmf.org/our-impact/reach-animal-care-program

Back-to-school can be a busy time for families, and an adjustment for our pets as routines and schedules change. This time of year may also introduce new items for your pet to explore.

Click to see a few helpful tips to curb separation anxiety and boredom in your pet during this transitory time.

More information can be found on our blog: https://www.medvet.com/back-to-school-pet-safety/

While fresh air and sunshine encourage exercise and promote emotional health, there is a danger lurking in many outdoor spaces: cheatgrass and foxtails. This seemingly innocuous plant can pose serious risks to your pet's health.

For more information on cheatgrass and foxtails, visit: https://www.medvet.com/cheatgrass-foxtails-dangers/

Meet Dr. Emily Dozeman, who recently joined the MedVet Chicago team as a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care. 🩺

Although interested in all aspects of veterinary Critical Care, Dr. Dozeman maintains a particular interest in polytrauma, transfusion medicine, and sepsis. She enjoys making a difference and helping families make the best decisions for their pets.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Dozeman enjoys anything athletic and being outdoors, especially with her husband and son.

Find out more about Dr. Dozeman ⤵️
https://www.medvet.com/doctor/emily-dozeman

Today is AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day, and we are proud to have hospitals accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Pet owners can trust that AAHA-accredited hospitals follow the AAHA Standards of Accreditation and provide exceptional care. Accredited hospitals are evaluated on more than 900 quality standards that go above and beyond state regulations, ranging from patient care and pain management to staff training and advanced diagnostic services.

As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk of heatstroke in our pets. Because dogs cannot sweat to cool themselves down, heatstroke can be extremely dangerous. However, it's also preventable if you know the signs and what to do if your pet looks like they’re overheating.

Learn more about heatstroke on our blog: https://www.medvet.com/heatstroke-dogs/

The sun is shining, and the outdoors are calling! Whether you are enjoying a hike or a nice afternoon in the yard with your pet, it’s important to remember that snakes enjoy the warmer weather, too. A curious pet and a venomous snake are a combination that can end in life-threatening snakebites. 🐍

If your pet is bitten, knowing how to respond can make all the difference for your pet’s wellbeing.

To learn what to do if your pet is bitten by a snake, visit our blog:

Snakebites and Your Pet: What if a Venomous Snake Strikes? Find tips on how to avoid snake encounters. Snakebites can be life-threatening. Learn what to do if your pet receives a venomous snakebite.

If the time ever comes when you’re faced with a difficult decision about your pet’s care, MedVet’s veterinary social workers are here to provide pet families with emotional and decision-making support.

Here are a few of the inspiring stories about pets and their loving families we’re honored to have served.

Curious to learn more? Visit our blog post: What is Veterinary Social Work?
https://www.medvet.com/veterinary-social-work/

While the Fourth of July is a time for us to celebrate our nation’s independence, for pets it can be an alarming and scary time. Rest assured, we’re open on the Fourth of July and throughout the holiday weekend if you need urgent or emergency veterinary care.

Visit our website to find a MedVet location near you: https://hubs.la/Q02FmZL30

Bringing your pet along to your local fireworks display?

Keep in mind the bang of fireworks can spark fearful behaviors in dogs. These behaviors range from mild and non-harmful behaviors like whining and hiding, to destructive behaviors that can lead to injuring themselves, others, or property.

Our blog post highlights cautionary steps to help protect your pet and keep them safe before and during the July 4th festivities:

7 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks the July Fourth weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at MedVet’s emergency hospitals. Here are tips to keep your pet safe.

When it comes to cataracts in pets, it’s important to know what is myth, and what’s a fact!

Click to see a few common myths surrounding cataracts, and more importantly, the facts! 👀

Huge congratulations to our Social Work team for being featured in The New York Times, including Social Work team members Laurie Maxwell, Claire Johnson, Sarah Stram, and Dani Abboud! 📰

Having a skilled and empathetic team to focus on easing the stress, worry, and grief that can arise when a pet needs medical care has had an incredible influence across MedVet's network of emergency and specialty care hospitals. The Veterinary Social Work team's dedication to teamwork, leadership, and compassion not only uplifts our community but also sets a stellar example nationwide.

This recognition is well-deserved and reflects the profound impact they make every day. Keep leading the way!

Read the full article in The New York Times below ⤵️

Social workers in animal hospitals are growing in their ranks, helping pet owners work through difficult choices, such as whether to euthanize a pet or whether they can afford to pay thousands of dollars for their care. https://nyti.ms/4cwcGaz

Today, MedVet remembers an important date in our nation’s history.

We are committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion, and we continue to stand against racism and inequality.

Today and every day, we’re grateful for the expertise and dedication of our MedVet doctors.

We asked our MedVet Specialty Leaders a few questions about their experiences as doctors, and we loved the responses!

Seizures can place pets and their owners in scary situations, but knowing what to do when your pet has a seizure can ease some of the inevitable stress.

Click to learn about the START method for seizures, and how you can help your pet if they ever have one.

For more information, visit our blog: https://www.medvet.com/seizures-in-pets

Have you ever been curious about insights into our amazing MedVet doctors? Then our “Meet the Specialist” YouTube series is for you!

Get an insider's look at Dr. Andreas Bachelez’s passion for veterinary medicine and unwavering commitment to providing top-notch surgical care for your cherished pets. These episodes offer a glimpse into the incredible individuals behind the white coats, showcasing their expertise, compassion, and profound love for animals. Take a look:

Meet The Specialist - Dr. Andreas Bachelez, Veterinary Surgeon, MedVet Vancouver Welcome to our exclusive "Meet the Specialist" series, where we introduce you to the remarkable individuals shaping the heart of MedVet’s emergency veterinar...

As we celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer, we hope you enjoy your celebrations. In case your pet has other plans, we are open 24 hours if you need us.

Visit our website to find a MedVet location near you: https://hubs.la/Q02ybNRM0

With the help of MedVet Chicago's dedicated team, Bubba the energetic 8-year-old Pomeranian has bravely overcome multiple knee issues. After initially luxating his right patella, Bubba embarked on a rehabilitation journey with Dr. Katie Gundersen in Sports Medicine. In addition to a setback where he tore his CCL while running, leading to further surgery, Bubba faced yet another challenge when he injured his left hind leg, both tearing the CCL and luxating the patella.

Thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Krier's extensive surgical expertise and Dr. Gunderson's rehabilitation plan, Bubba has made a remarkable recovery. Today, he's back to his joyful zooming, snuggling with his best friend and "sister" Rachel, and even modeling for brands. Bubba is certainly a star in our books!

Did you know that pets can also experience strokes? May is Stroke Awareness Month, and we're shedding light on an important topic that also affects our furry companions.

Click to see a few of the important signs of strokes in pets. If you think your pet is experiencing a stroke, it is important to visit your vet right away.

In our latest blog posts, we delve into causes, signs, and recovery from strokes in cats and dogs.

Learn more about strokes in cats: https://www.medvet.com/strokes-in-cats/
Learn more about strokes in dogs: https://www.medvet.com/strokes-in-dogs/