Posts by DanielVK

Health Alert: Rabid Bat Found in Glencoe – Why Indoor Pets Need Rabies Vaccines Too A recent public health alert from Cook County serves as a critical reminder for all pet parents in our community. On July 3, 2026, a bat found in the vicinity of the 400 block of Grove Street in Glencoe, Illinois,…

Bone Fractures in Dogs and Cats At the Veterinary Specialty Center,  we have the most experienced surgical team in the Midwest. This includes treating and managing fractures of all complexities and in all bones. We have the equipment that lends to much versatility when it comes to repairing bone fractures. Our veterinary surgery team is…

A Breakthrough in FIP Treatment Every Veterinarian and Pet Owner Should Know About Feline Infectious Peritonitis, more commonly known as FIP, has long been one of the most devastating diagnoses in feline medicine. For decades, it was considered a fatal disease with no effective legal treatment. That has changed. Today, there is a legal and…

Signs and Prevention for Heat Stroke in Pets Summer brings sunshine, outdoor adventures, and more time spent with our pets outside. But rising temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs and cats. Heat stroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can develop rapidly and cause lasting organ damage or even death if not…

NBC 5 Features Veterinary Specialty Center in Spotlight on Blastomycosis in Pets We’re proud to share that Veterinary Specialty Center was recently featured in a NBC 5 Chicago news story focusing on blastomycosis in pets, a serious fungal infection that pet owners in the Midwest should be aware of. Blastomycosis is caused by a fungus…

Rabies Alert: First Chicago Dog Case Since 1964 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently confirmed a rare and serious case of rabies in a dog in Chicago. While rabies is commonly found in Illinois bats, this is the first time a dog has tested positive in Cook County in over 60 years, and…