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Veterinary Specialty Center Honored as One of Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2016
Seventh-Annual Special Edition and Awards Ceremony Celebrate Chicago’s Leading Companies Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) has been recognized as one of the area’s most dynamic and supportive local businesses by the Chicago Tribune in its special “Top Workplaces 2016” issue. The Friday, Nov. 11 special edition of the newspaper identified the Chicago companies chosen for recognition…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Your Pet is a Patient at VSC
Our patients come into Veterinary Specialty Center for many different reasons. Whether your pet starts his or her journey through our emergency room or one of our specialists, a wide variety of staff members will be involved in your pet’s care. This video follows the journey of Califaux, an oncology patient, and Carli, a surgical…
Read MorePets and Pot: When Legalized Marijuana Puts Your Pet at Risk
Curiosity and the cat have always gone hand in hand. However, when the cat decides to taste test some new treats in the house, it could have very bad consequences especially if that treat includes something toxic. Many people are aware of the dangers of chocolate, various nuts, grapes, raisins, and other foods…but did you…
Read MoreFrom Acute Kidney Failure to Champion: Chicago Dog Returns to Nationals after Receiving Dialysis
A Chicago dog that competes in the Elite Division of the National Association of Canine Scent Work is back on the field thanks to life-saving hemodialysis treatments at Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) in Buffalo Grove. Greta became ill in November after a competition and arrived at VSC in critical condition in acute kidney failure due to…
Read More5 Easter Dangers for Pets
It is the Easter season and a big time for family celebrations. It’s also a busy time in veterinary emergency rooms. Chocolate, Easter Lilies, and certain foods are extremely toxic for our pets and there are other temptations that aren’t toxic but can cause obstructions that may require surgery. Here are the top five Easter…
Read MoreProtect Your Pet from Top Pet Poisons
Protect Your Pet from Top Pet Poisons If you have a pet in the family, you have most likely taken steps to keep your pet safe from certain dangers. Unfortunately, there are a lot of common items in our homes that are toxic to pets and may make your dog or cat sick or possibly…
Read MoreThe Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) –
By Megan Foley, DVNm CHPV, Emergency and Critical Care Department – Our journey with congenital heart defects began when I was a senior in veterinary school and 16 weeks pregnant. A routine test detected a possible abnormality, so an ultrasound was performed. After much staring at the screen and then having the maternal-fetal medicine specialist come…
Read MoreEight Holiday Pet Safety Tips
The holiday season is a time of celebration and lots of activity. If you have a pet in the house, the extra activity, decorations and added temptations could result in an injury and a trip to your veterinarian. Here are eight holiday pet safety tips. Take extra steps when decorating. Anchoring the tree, securing light…
Read MoreWhat Veterinarians Should Know About Coyote Attacks
Note: We first published this information in November of 2015. As we continue to see more coyote attack victims in our emergency room, it is more important than ever to share this information. Urban coyote attacks are a growing concern in the Chicago area. Small breed attacks are generally more common and are more often…
Read MoreCoyote Attacks on the Rise: Protect Your Pet from Coyotes
Note: We first published this information in November of 2015. As we continue to see more coyote attack victims in our emergency room, it is more important than ever to share this information. In the past month, Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) has seen four dogs through our emergency department for treatment after being attacked by…
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