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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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Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Dogs and Cats

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year! We always make sure that our pets love the holiday for the right reasons. Use our This not That guide to make sure your pets are happy and healthy this Thanksgiving.

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Halloween Pet Safety

Spooky season is upon us! Check out our Howl-o-ween Purrvival Guide with tips on keeping your pet safe.

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The Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pets

At BLVD, we are dedicated to the well being of our patients! Our primary focus is to keep your pet healthier for longer. One of the ways we achieve this is by advocating for the safe and common practices of spaying and neutering at an appropriate age.

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What is Leash Reactivity?

Pups at any age can struggle with leash reactivity. Our own Dr. Erin Newman goes over some behavioral details to help you better understand what leash reactivity is.

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Safe and Sound Fourth of July

It’s nearing the 4th of July, or better known in the pet world as β€œArmageddon.” In this article, we will go over ways to set your pet up for success before, during and after 4th of July celebrations.

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5 Things Pet Owners Should Avoid

Most pet emergencies are obvious, but what about the not-so-obvious dangers of owning a pet? We’ve put together 5 things we recommend all pet owners to avoid.

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Spring (and pollen,) is in the air!

There are three main types of allergies in vetmed: fleas, food, and environmental. In this article, we are focusing on environmental allergies. There are proven techniques and trials veterinarians use to determine which allergies pets have, so if you have concerns that your pet may have allergies, please contact us to develop a treatment plan.

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Feeding My Cat 101

With the countless different diets on the market, finding the right food for your cat can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our Feeding My Cat 101 article to get the inside scoop on how to pick a food for your furry family member.

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Feeding My Dog 101

With the countless different diets on the market, finding the right food for your dog can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our Feeding My Dog 101 article to get the inside scoop on how to pick a food for your furry family member.

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Dental Cleaning 101

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! We talked with Dr. Kate Sapato about some of the most commonly asked questions regarding our pets’ dental health.

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Pet Pictures with Santa Paws Photo Booth Photos

Thank you so much to all who joined us at BLVD Vet Ravenswood for Pet Pictures with Santa Paws aka Dr. Plourde! We had a jolly good time eating pie, touring the facility and of course, telling Santa Paws how good our pets have been all year (because all pets are good pets.)

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Pet Pictures with Santa Paws

Join us at BLVD Vet Ravenswood on Thursday, December 16th from 5-8pm during Damen at Night for Pet Pictures with Santa Paws with our own Dr. Robert Plourde as Santa Paws!

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Itchy Season 101

You may notice your pet is itching more frequently this time of year. Welcome to Itchy Season! Dr. Grace Chen goes over some of the reasons why your pets get extra itchy during these hot summer months. 

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BLVD Vet Summer Pawp Up at Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for joining us at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Thursday Evening Market! We had so much fun seeing some familiar faces amongst the new ones. Our photo booth was the perfect little tropical paradise within the market!

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Top 10 Tips for Moving with a Pet

As the weather gets warmer, we are approaching peak season for moving. Moving homes is a big to-do on its own, but any pet parent knows transitioning their pet is an added task. In this article, Dr. Andrew Bean provides the Top 10 Tips for Moving with a Pet

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Separation Anxiety 101

As the country continues to open back up, many of us are heading back to a more traditional work schedule which requires going into the office. By this point, our pets are very used to us being home with them the majority of the time. In this article, Dr. Kate Garbaciak will go over things to be aware of to prepare your pet for the end of working from home.

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We’re Matching Donations for Wild Hearts!

In honor of specially abled pets, Boulevard Veterinary will be matching donations up to $500 starting Monday May 3rd to Sunday May 9th. Send a screenshot of your donation to donation@blvd.vet and you will be entered to win a Wild Hearts merch bundle with a custom three piece earing set from local jeweler Kim Jones Jewelry.

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It’s 420: We Do Not Judge!

Recreational use of marijuana has become accessible across the country and is already legal in our state of Illinois. With that, chances of ingestion by our pets are increasing. Marijuana toxicity can necessitate treatment in our pets and the best thing to do is to be honest with your veterinarian about a potential ingestion - they do not judge if you have marijuana in your home!

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BLVD Vet: Local and Independent

AVMA research shows that 40-50% of practices are now owned by corporations.1 Large corporate ownership comes with the burden of considering investors and stock owner interests, which often boils down to prioritizing profit margins.

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5 Emergencies That Can’t Wait

While no pet parent ever wants a visit to the emergency vet, sometimes it is unavoidable. In this article, our Medical Director Dr. Andrew Bean will go over five pet emergencies that can’t wait.

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Springtime Allergies 101

There are three main types of allergies in vetmed: fleas, food, and environmental. In this article, we are focusing on environmental allergies. There are proven techniques and trials veterinarians use to determine which allergies pets have, so if you have concerns that your pet may have allergies, please contact us to develop a treatment plan.

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2020 Year in Review

It's hard to believe 2020 capped off six years of service for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights.

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New Year, More Cats with The Catcade

Have you heard of our friends over at The Catcade? The Catcade is a non-profit, arcade-themed cat rescue, lounge, and version of a cat cafΓ©. Boulevard Veterinary will be matching donations up to $500 starting Monday January 4th to Sunday January 10th.

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Homeless Pet Donation Drive

Paw Salvation is a local non-profit with the aim to help care for the homeless who have pets as a support system. Paw Salvation goes out to the streets every day to search and provide food, toys, treats, comfortable beds, and grooming services.

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A Curbside Service Update

With COVID-19 cases surging, effective immediately, we have made the decision to continue with curbside service indefinitely for all three practices. We will not be allowing clients to enter our facilities to minimize potential exposure and surface contamination.

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BLVD Vet Howl-o-ween at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Bring your furry friends in their spookiest Halloween costumes to Lincoln Square Farmers Market on Thursday, October 15th, from 3pm to 7pm! BLVD Vet will have a socially-distanced Howl-o-ween photo booth for you and your pets. We’ll also have trick-or-treat goodie bags for all of our trick or treaters!

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Coughing 101

In this article, we will go over a few key signs with input from our own Dr. Erin Newman to help distinguish when it needs medical attention.

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BLVD Vet is Coming to Ravenswood!

We are delighted to share that BLVD Vet is growing into a family of 3 locations with the opening of Boulevard Veterinary Ravenswood on September 28th 2020!

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Back to the Groomer

In this article, we will provide some tips on how to prepare your pet for their next grooming appointment including input from local salon Temple of the Dog certified groomers Nyleen Molina and Jessica Villa and our own Dr. Ashley Peters.

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What’s Next at BLVD Vet

As we continue to adapt to a changing COVID climate, our practices are beginning to cautiously test in-house procedures to allow for increased efficiency, better client communication and eventually increased appointment availability. Here’s what you can expect to see with upcoming visits.

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Pet Insurance 101

In this article we will go over the many advantages of having pet insurance with tips from our own Dr. Andrew Bean.

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Happy New Year!

Boulevard Veterinary had an eventful 2017 and we wanted to recap some of the highlights!

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ALIVE Rescue and New Goodies at BLVD Vet!

Happy Holidays friends!

We hope you and your pets are staying bundled up as we dive into the colder holiday season! Our team wanted to share couple tidbits before the year is through that can benefit pets in need as well as some new offerings for your pets.

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Get in the Spirit with Boo!-levard Vet!

This past Sunday, Boulevard Veterinary set up shop at the Logan Square Farmer's Market. In the spirit of Halloween fun, our photobooth came with costume accessories for you and your pets!

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Pardon our dust, BLVD Vet Expands to River North!

As some of you may have heard, we have some exciting news to share--BLVD Vet is expanding! In just a few weeks we will be opening a second full service veterinary practice in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, at 375 W. Erie.

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For Paws Club Pool Party!

We recently participated in For Paws Club Charity Pool Party at at Pet Care Plus, and for everyone who came, we thank you! The event raised over $1,000 for One Tail at a Time, an amazing organization that operates as an all-breed dog rescue committed to lowering euthanasia rates in the greater Chicagoland area through the rescue and adoption of dogs in need; provides comprehensive support of adopters; and community outreach through humane education programs and assistance for disadvantaged and low-income families.

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