Leptospirosis on the rise again!

If your pet hangs out or exercises in wet areas, or marshy areas, or areas of standing or running water (all of which are found in Chicagoland dog parks and forest preserves), you need to know that leptospirosis is a BIG risk.  Vaccination in such cases can prevent some of the life-threastening manifestations of leptospirosis, such as liver or kidney failure. We now offer an annual leptospirosis vaccine instead of the semi-annual vaccine.  The annual vaccine is not only more cost effective, but also protects against four strains of leptospirosis.

Remember, the leptospirosis vaccine isn't for all pets, and it is NOT a "core" vaccine (see Dr. Mitchell's November 2010 column for information on core and non-core vaccines). 

Feel free to call the clinic to speak with a Nurse if you have any questions about our new vaccine, or if you are concerned that your pet may be at risk.  We'll be glad to help!

9/1/2011 - New AAAHA Vaccine Guidelines!

AAHA has released new vaccine guidelines that mesh completely what our Doctors have been telling you since 1993: Use extended duration vaccines whenever possible, and use titers to document that a vaccine has provided the level of protection that your pet needs.  We offer both cat and dog THREE year rabies and booster vaccines, and we have been offering titers in lieu of repeating the dog and cat booster vaccine more than once, for over twenty years!