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Health Department Offers Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics in June

By Lake County Health Department | May 18 at 12:19 p.m.

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in June with one clinic focused … Read more ›

If your cat is overweight, work with your veterinarian to help your kitty safely lose weight.
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Ask the Vets – Is my cat too fat?

By Dr. Rebecca Schmidt and Dr. Michelle Miller | May 11 at 11:28 a.m.

Obesity isn’t just a concern for people; it has become the top nutritional concern for cats across the U.S. as well. A survey of veterinarians … Read more ›

By making some changes in your lifestyle, you should be able to live with your cat and your allergies.
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Ask the Vets – I’ve just discovered I have allergies. What should I do about my cat?

By Dr. Rebecca Schmidt and Dr. Michelle Miller | April 11 at 11:27 a.m.

According to a study conducted by the Humane Society of the United States, 15% of the U.S. population is allergic to cats or dogs. Just … Read more ›

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Spay and Stay Works To End Feline Homeless ness

By nancy coolley | Feb. 12 at 3:45 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFEBRUARY 1, 2012SPAY AND STAY LAKE COUNTY, ILFor more information contact: Nancy Coolleynecoolley@yahoo.com 847-494-6263 ENDING FELINE HOMELESSNESS IS OUR GOAL,SPAY AND STAY — … Read more ›

If you work with your cat, you can ease some of the stress related to the carrier. Toki is ready to explore after his trip in to the vet.
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Ask the Vets – Is it possible to get my cat more relaxed for the trip to the vet?

By Dr. Rebecca Schmidt and Dr. Michelle Miller | Jan. 20 at 4:40 p.m.

It’s time for your cat’s annual check-up and you face an uphill battle from the start. Your kitty fights going into the cat carrier, howls … Read more ›

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2011 was most successful year for group that spays cats

By Sue Ter Maat | Jan. 19 at 9:33 a.m.

A Lake County cat organization is celebrating a major milestone after helping more than 5,000 stray and feral cats since the group began a decade … Read more ›

Darius Kidd, the new dog trainer at Aldens Kennels and a descendent of notorious Captain Kidd, spends some time playing with his dog, Delilah.
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Argh maties – a touch of Captain Kidd comes to Aldens Kennels

By Rich Publicity | Jan. 3 at 9:09 p.m.

Aldens Kennels, 6810 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, is known for going to any length to provide the best and most promising dog trainers for their … Read more ›

At the Northern Illinois Cat Clinic, cats are allowed to explore in the exam room to their heart's content.
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Cat-Friendly Veterinary Medicine – A New Focus on the Family Cat

By Kathy Mordini | Dec. 26, 2011 at 10:22 a.m.

When was the last time you took your cat to the vet? Cats outnumber dogs as pets in America by 15 million but a new … Read more ›

Central Bark fills void left by Pooch Pantry

By Amy Alderman | Dec. 21, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Since a Mundelein-based pet food pantry closed its operations this summer, area residents looking for help feeding their pets or interested in making donations have … Read more ›

From the community

Keeping Pets Safe in Winter

By Lake County Health Department | Dec. 13, 2011 at 12:13 p.m.

Not only can winter weather be a time of illness and injury if people fail to take appropriate health and safety precautions, but harsh conditions … Read more ›

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