Posts from May, 2016

It is tick season here in Illinois, and you are likely no stranger to these creepy crawly critters. It is no fun to find a tick on you or your pet, but the concern goes far beyond a case of the heebie jeebies.

Ticks are known to carry a wide variety of infectious diseases, not the least of which is Lyme disease. So what is a pet owner to do? How can we protect our canine companions? The Pet Experts at Naperville Animal Hospital are here to help you learn how to recognize the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs and offer some great ways to prevent tick problems.

A Little About Lyme

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the deer tick. It is caused by the organism Borrelia burgdorferii, which lives in the tick’s digestive system and becomes activated during feeding. Lyme disease can infect people and pets alike. Continue…

Understandably, many dog lovers want to bring Fido with them wherever they go. In response to this demand, hip canine hot spots have sprung up all over the country. It’s no wonder pet owners are looking for dog friendly vacation ideas, as well. Here are some of our top tips for a vacation that’s sure to (bow) wow. Continue…