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Should You Get an IV Catheter for Your Pet's Surgery?

An Intravenous (IV) catheter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of pets during surgery. It allows for the...

Brush, Brush, Brush … Keeping Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy

Oh boy, brushing the teeth of your cat or dog sounds like a good time, right? Actually, it is (albeit a bit frustrating at times);...

Beating Back Boredom: Helping Your Pets Stay Happy and Healthy

Yes, your cat is lazy. And your dog loves to sunbathe for hours at a time. After all, cats sleep upwards of 16 hours a day while dogs...

Top Tips for Walking Your Dog … Safely

Want to find the fountain of youth? Just take a walk. No, seriously … doctors who study human health and longevity have emphasized how...

Help for the Heartworm Positive

Lulu was in a bad way. Her pictures alone are enough to break your heart. Her story, maybe even more so. As Karen Bartolomei, director at...

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs

We are here for people like Phil and his friend Hazel. Because, as Phil can attest, life can take a turn. And sometimes it’s not a good...

Setting Your Puppy Up for Success

We’ve all met an adult dog who doesn’t tolerate something well. Maybe it’s the vacuum cleaner, nail trims, meeting other dogs, or loud...

A Helping Hand

Spay Illinois started for the same reason a lot of animal welfare nonprofits do: there were pets in trouble and the people who loved them...

When Tough Times Come

Like a lot of us, Andrea leans on her pets in good times and bad. Recently, though, times have been a bit more bad than good. An injury...

Facts About Fleas and Ticks

When the weather gets warm, you need to guard against pests that can harm your pets. Here are some common questions we get concerning...

Heartworm Prevention Q & A

Heartworm is different for cats and dogs. Here are some questions and answers you need to know to keep your animals safe. What is...

Cat Vaccines and Viruses: What you Need to Know

It is important to keep your cat vaccines up to date, even if your cat is an indoor cat. Getting your cat vaccinated is important to the...