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 We have started our 3rd and final phase of Pulaski Animal Hospital Renovation. The old reception area will be demolished and a roomier modern one will replace it. Pulaski Animal Hospital will remain open and fully functional for medical procedures during construction but the temporary entrance will be in the rear of the building. We strongly encourage appointments during the construction since our temporary reception area is small and unable to accommodate many people. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. |
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That is the question! Myths and facts. Making the decision to spay or neuter a pet is very difficult for some people. There are many myths about these procedures. Facts. Spaying a female pet and neutering or castrating a male pet are surgical sterilization procedures. They are done to prevent the unwanted birth of animals by removing the reproductive organs. The procedures are done under general anesthesia so your pet does not feel pain or discomfort.
Age. Spaying and neutering are usually done when the animal is at least 6 months old.
Surgery. The surgery takes from 20 to 60 minutes. Your pet likely will spend one night in the hospital for monitoring and rest.
Home care is minimal. |
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By: Angelica Bialek, DVM  Is your dog overweight? Canine obesity is a growing problem. At least 25 percent of all dogs are overweight. Many owners think that a dog in the recommended weight range is too thin and that a plump dog is just right. Wrong. How to measure what's overweight. Considering the animal's weight in just pounds and ounces is not an ideal way to measure fitness. Different breeds have different ideal weights. A better method of measurement is to touch and to look.
Examine your dog's ribs and waist. On a dog at the correct weight, individual ribs can be easily felt and the abdomen is slightly sucked in when viewed from the front and side. Your veterinarian can assist you with this assessment. |
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Written by Dr. Deb Teachout, DVM
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 The diagnosis of leptospirosis in dogs has increased in the Chicago area over the past few years due to increasing prevalence of the leptospira bacteria in the environment as well as increasing vigilance in the veterinary community. We see several cases per year of Leptospirosis at Pulaski Animal Hospital. That is sad because this dangerous and potentially fatal disease has a good vaccine to prevent it; leptospirosis is preventable disease. Leptospirosis is the disease caused by spiral bacteria called Leptospira. These bacteria can infect rats, mice, voles, shrews, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opossums, foxes, reptiles, frogs, cows, horses, pigs, deer, dogs, sea lions, and hedgehogs. Cats are particularly resistant to leptospirosis. The larger mammals such as cows, horses, pigs, etc will show overt signs of illness while the rodents do not. |
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Commitment and responsibility. Getting a dog is a big commitment. It is a reasonability that can last up to 15 years. At times it requires getting in the middle of the night, frequent visits to the veterinarian, or loss of a favorite item because it turned into a chew toy. A pet also carries a financial commitment; food, toys, grooming and medical care are all needed and costly. Lastly, your biggest change will involve your time. Plan your daily walks, periods for play and time for training. 
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A group of cats is referred to as a clowder, a male cat is called a tom (or a gib, if neutered), and a female is called a queen.