In The News

Melting snow is uncovering pet waste left dormant over the winter. Pet owners worry that could be behind an increase in dogs with kennel cough. But, Kennel cough is a contagious respiratory condition that can quickly develop into something more serious, Dr. Anne Cohen, Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, said. Read More…

Dr. Ashley Detwiler, a Dermatology doctor at MedVet Cincinnati, explains when to bring your pet to the vet for an intestinal issue. Watch the interview…

MedVet is planning on adding specialists and expanding emergency services at both of the newly acquired practices, AA Small Animal Emergency Service in Lexington and Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Mobile. Both have buildings large enough to accommodate additional services, and they’ve been renamed MedVet Lexington and MedVet Mobile. Read the expansion story…

Veterinary emergency doctors warn of chocolate and flower-related pet emergencies on Valentine’s Day. Read More…

Last night I got home from the hospital shortly after 5:30. I had battled rush hour traffic on the north side of town and pulled into my driveway with a few minutes of daylight remaining – just enough to walk my dog before it got dark. When I woke up in the morning the rain was falling and made every inch of yard, street and sidewalk a slushy mess. By the time I got home…

Dr. Angie Callahan, emergency vet at MedVet Cincinnati, says “When your pets return from the outdoors, it’s a good idea to check their feet, and make sure their paws are clean.” Check out all the tips in this story from Cincinnati’s Channel 9.

Between the champagne, the countdown and the fireworks, New Year’s Eve can be a lot of fun, except for many of those with four legs, fur and a tail. New Year’s Eve is an especially busy time for emergency visits to the veterinarian, said Dr. Jerry Klein, supervising veterinarian at MedVet Chicago. Read More…

At our hospital we take our work, but not ourselves, very seriously. We are constantly striving to provide top-notch care to every single patient that walks through our door, and that’s something that will not change with the coming new year. There is, however, some truth to the “All work and no play…” credo so some of the staff wanted to have some fun with our New Year’s resolutions. Here they are for you to…

“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you ‘Be of good cheer’ It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year It’s the hap – happiest season of all With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap – happiest season of all” Lyrics to “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”…

Up until today I had never heard of the term “Upcycling.” But when I started researching a picture that Dr. Kate Fitzwater emailed me last night that all changed. Here is the picture that sparked my education: How cool is that!? Someone, somewhere came up with the idea that they could turn a sweater into a pet bed. After I saw the picture I had to investigate and find out how these were made.