We are located at:
3123 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-281-7110
Our Mission Statement
Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center recognizes the importance of pets as part of the family. Our mission is to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care with the utmost compassion for you and your pet while exceeding the expectations of our referring veterinarians.
Pet Tips
Seasonal Tips
Cold Weather Tips
Anti-freeze even in small amounts can kill your pet. Symptoms may not show for several days and by then it may be too late. Store anti-freeze in tightly closed containers and in a place pets can't reach. Clean spills immediately and thoroughly.
Carbon Monoxide is odorless and invisible, but it can cause problems ranging from headaches and fatigue to trouble breathing. Pets generally spend more time in the home than owners, making them more vulnerable to poisoning than the rest of the family.
Cold weather - Outdoor pets should have dry shelter out of the wind. Bring cats and dogs into the house if the weather conditions are rainy, snowy, or extremely cold. If you have to take your pet out in cold weather, stay outside with them. When you are cold enough to go inside, they probably are too.
Fan Belt Injuries - Cats and kittens like to nap in warm places, and this can include warm car engines! Before starting the engine, knock on the hood of your vehicle or honk the horn, then wait a few minutes. If in doubt, open the hood and look.
Fireplaces and space heaters - Keep your pets at a safe distance from all heating sources. Pets can either burn themselves or knock a heat source over and put the entire household in danger.
Frozen water - Do not let your dog off leash near bodies of water. Animals can easily fall through the ice, and it is very difficult for them to escape on their own.
Holiday Treats & Decorations can pose hazards to your pet. Alcoholic beverages, candy, turkey, bones, and fatty foods can be dangerous to your pet's health. Tinsel, glass ornaments, spray on-snow, ribbons, wrapping, or anything a pet can swallow is dangerous. Try to hide electrical cords and never let your pet chew on them. Do not tie ribbons around your pet's neck or limbs.
Hypothermia occurs when animals are exposed to severe cold. In mild cases, animals will shiver and show signs of depression, lethargy, and weakness. In severe cases an animal's muscles will stiffen, heart and breathing rates will slow down, and the pet will stop responding to stimuli. If you notice these symptoms, you need to get your pet warm and to your veterinarian immediately.
Poisonous Plants that are toxic to pets like poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, philodendron and dieffenbachia should be placed out of their reach.
Prescription and all other medications, including cold and flu medicines should be kept out of your pet's reach at all times as they can be lethal even in small doses.
Rock Salt, spread to melt ice is hazardous for your pet. Rock is made of the substances found in regular salt, sodium and chloride, but also contains other chemicals that can damage your petŐs paws and cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. Wiping your petŐs paws thoroughly with a damp after they come in from a walk can help protect against this winter hazard.
