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At Boulevard Veterinary, Best Patient and Client Care doesn’t stop once you’re out the door. We’re dedicated to providing information so you can take the best care of your pets. Our Blog focuses on ways you can enrich your pets both at home and with our help. Know what you’re looking for? Use the search below.

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Too Much Zoom? The Truth About Caffeine & Pets

When we think about things that can be harmful to our pets, chocolate usually tops the list—but did you know that one of the dangerous ingredients in chocolate is actually caffeine?

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Trazodone for Dogs: A Fear-Free Way to Reduce Vet Visit Anxiety

Does your dog start to shake when you pull into the vet’s parking lot? Or maybe your normally sweet pup becomes defensive and fearful in the exam room? It’s okay, it happens more often than you might think. And while we wish we could explain to our pets that the vet is here to help, sometimes a little extra support is needed to make visits less scary.

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At Home Enrichment Products for Dogs and Cats 

The arctic temperatures are finally here in Chicago. Have you noticed your pet already getting cabin fever? Don’t worry, we’ve got lots of fun and creative recommendations to keep your pets active and enriched at home - straight from our veterinarians! 

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How Often You Should Clean Your Pet’s Food and Water Bowl

Most of us tuck our pet’s food and water bowls out of sight (and out of mind)! It’s easy to forget that their bowls, fountains, etc. can collect bacteria much like our own dishes. How often should you clean your pet’s food and water bowls? We’ve got the answers for you.

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