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From the community

Taking Your Pet On Vacation?

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | Sunday at 4:25 p.m.

With the kids getting out of school for the summer soon, plans for summer vacations are probably already in the works. If you are considering … Read more ›

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Lawn Tips For Dog Owners

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | May 13 at 7:15 p.m.

Many pet owners are frustrated when, despite countless hours of fertilizing, weeding, and seeding, their lawn is riddled with brown spots, holes, and severely pruned … Read more ›

Lazer, an eight-year-old Sheltie, visits with a young patient at Northwest Community Hospital (NCH). The Animal-Assisted Therapy program at NCH is comprised of specially trained dogs like Lazer, and their adult owners, who visit with hospital patients, bringing comfort and companionship. Now, NCH is recruiting dog and owner teams to expand this popular program. Training sessions will be held this summer to prepare qualified teams for hospital visits. For more information and an application, visit nch.org/animalassist.
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Northwest Community Hospital seeks lovable dogs to expand Animal-Assisted Therapy

By Northwest Community Hospital | May 7 at 12:12 p.m.

At Northwest Community Hospital (NCH), you’re likely to spot a few volunteers that you wouldn’t expect to see at the Arlington Heights hospital. Yes, these … Read more ›

Heartworms can grow up to 12 to 14 inches in length.
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Don't Get Stung By Heartworm Disease

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | May 5 at 1:14 p.m.

Mosquito season is buzzing. Mosquitoes' itchy bites are not only annoying for humans and animals alike, but they also have the potential to transmit life-threatening … Read more ›

Exercise is a great way to celebrate the bond you share with your pet!
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Fun Ways To Celebrate National Pet Week

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | April 29 at 5:50 p.m.

Pets enrich our lives every day and are wonderful companions. To help celebrate National Pet Week, May 6th through May 12th, here are a few … Read more ›

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Birds Need Social Interaction, Too!

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | April 22 at 7:40 p.m.

It is all too common that you walk into a pet store and see a cockatiel alone in a cage, or a single, breathtaking blue-and-yellow … Read more ›

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Litterbox Troubles?

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | April 15 at 7:06 p.m.

Cat owners are often baffled when their pets suddenly stop using the litter box. The reasons for this change in behavior can be quite complex.While … Read more ›

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What You Should Do If Your Pet Finds A Nest

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | April 9 at 9:01 p.m.

The bunny population is now on the rise, therefore baby rabbits are in abundance. Rabbits hide their nests in plain view, often putting them in … Read more ›

Easter Cat
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Easter Warning: Are Your Pets Safe?

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | April 1 at 8:07 p.m.

With Easter approaching, there may be chocolate bunnies and Easter lilies present in your home. Beware of these and other holiday favorites that can cause … Read more ›

Deer Tick
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The Scoop on Ticks

By Loving Care Animal Clinic | March 26 at 8:22 p.m.

None of us wants to find a tick on our dogs, other pets or ourselves. With the recent rise in temperatures, the number of ticks … Read more ›

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