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Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that occurs in both humans and dogs. Epileptic seizures can vary from brief and very subtle trembling to long periods of vigorous shaking and disrupt lifestyles for affected people and their canine best friends. Similar to people with epilepsy, the cause is unknown in most dogs, although more serious problems, such as trauma, infections or cancers also occur. According to the American Epilepsy Society, 1 in 26 Americans will develop…

Emergency veterinarians at MedVet Chicago offer tips to keep pets safe this winter. Read More…

Pet Emergencies Spike During Holiday Season: The Emergency Veterinary Staff at MedVet Chicago Recommend These 5 Tips for Keeping Pets Safe this Holiday Season With all of the additional treats, decorations and excitement hanging around during this time of the year, it is no wonder pets can often times find themselves in a bit of trouble during the holiday season. “We typically see an increase in the number of cases involving chocolate ingestion…

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is pleased to announce that Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (CVESC), Animal Dermatology Center of Chicago, Cardiology Pet Referral, Chicago Veterinary Cancer Center, Chicago Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology Group, Chicago Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery Group, Fox Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery, Northeast Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, PawsitivEnergy and WestVet practices have joined forces with MedVet and are now called MedVet Chicago. This partnership will allow MedVet…

Holiday celebrations often lead to pet emergencies, according to Dr. Klein: “Changes in routine can upset animals. They may try to bolt out a door, take things out of purses and bags, get into garbage, or eat unattended foods.” Read More…

Halloween is a busy time for pet emergency rooms. Keep your pet out of the emergency room this Halloween with some basic safety tips! Read More…

Veterinarians urge pet owners to vaccinate in the wake of a positive rabies test on Chicago’s north side. Read More…

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is pleased to announce its expansion into Indiana with the addition of Circle City Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital to its network of medical centers. MedVet will expand the offerings and access to emergency and specialty veterinary care in the Indianapolis community. The medical center has been renamed MedVet Indianapolis. “We are very excited to be expanding into Indiana and the Indianapolis community,” said MedVet President, Dr. Eric…

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is pleased to announce the addition of Southeast Veterinary Specialists to its network of medical centers. This will allow us to better support the New Orleans community with the highest standard of emergency and specialty veterinary care. Initially, Southeast Veterinary Specialists and MedVet New Orleans will continue to provide existing specialty and 24-hour emergency services from their current locations. In the coming months, we will complete work on…

The dog days of friendly aren’t always dog friendly. Veterinarians urge pet owners to be alert for heatstroke and other warm-weather health issues. Read More…