Posts from October, 2015

Charles Dickens once said “What greater gift than the love of a cat?”. The Pet Experts at Naperville Animal Hospital couldn’t agree more! We can’t think of a better way to honor our extraordinary feline companions than by learning about and celebrating National Cat Day on October 29th. Continue…

Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or woman, or prefer to stay in the city sipping a cappuccino on a patio, wildlife is all around. Where once we relied on cities to keep the barrier between us and other species, wildlife awareness is now more important than ever as we are finding many species have successfully adapted to our surroundings. And, with more animals, comes more risk of attack and exposure to disease.

For pet owners, the presence of wildlife can create risky situations when walking pets or even allowing them outdoors. Common urban dwellers, such as coyotes, skunks, and raccoons, are responsible for an increased presence of diseases like rabies and predation in and around cities. Continue…

After a particularly hot summer, the cool evening temps, the crisp air, and the allure of all those cozy sweaters means a changes in seasons is upon us. We may even start to feel a resurgence of energy when it comes to planning fall activities with your pet, now that the weather is so mild.

From beautiful outdoor hikes to enjoying a hayride, there are many autumnal excursions you can make to get into the seasonal spirit with your pet companion. Continue…