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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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Cat-Friendly Plants

Plant and pet people rejoice! Your cat can safely cohabitate with your plant buddies (and vice versa) as long as you’re keeping the toxic plants out of your home. Check out our list of cat-friendly plants so you know what’s safe to bring into your home.

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Traveling with a Pet Checklist

Traveling with your pet can be an exciting adventure, but it requires careful planning to ensure a smooth and safe experience for both you and your pet. Here’s a comprehensive travel checklist for dog and cat owners to keep your pet happy and healthy on the go.

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BLVD Cat Coming Summer 2024!

We are thrilled to share that we have expanded BLVD Vet Ravenswood to offer you and your cat a first-of-its-kind boutique, feline experience, BLVD Cat!

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How To Give Your Cat Oral Meds

Burritos aren’t just for lunch! We’ve got a step-by-step tutorial for safely giving your kitty oral meds at home with Veterinary Technician, Alyssa, and her cat Jeanne.

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5 Reasons to Rethink Retractable Leashes

Chicago pet parents are no strangers to the journey of choosing the right leash for your pet! There are loads of great options on the market, but the one we want to focus on today is the retractable leash.

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Pet Health Insurance Comparison 2024

We understand that choosing the right fit for you and your pet amongst the many options of insurers can be tough. To make it a bit easier, Forbes™ editor, Krista Fabregas, reviewed the top Pet Insurance providers. Compare some of your options here!

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Toxic Plants

Plant and pet people rejoice! Your pet can safely cohabitate with your plant buddies (and vice versa) as long as you’re keeping the toxic plants out of your home. Check out our list of pet-toxic plants.

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The Hidden Hazards of the Outdoor Cat Life

For many pet parents, the idea of letting our feline friends roam free outdoors is tempting. It provides them with exercise, mental stimulation and the joy of basking in the sun. But Chicago's bustling urban landscape presents numerous hidden dangers to outdoor cats that should have every cat owner carefully considering this decision. 

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How to Trim Your Cat’s Nails

Our feline friends are known for being a little purrticular - and that's okay! Fear not, we've got you covered with a How-To Trim Your Cat's Nails video from BLVD Veterinary Technician, Alyssa. 

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What is Cat OA Pain?

We want to share some exciting news in the world of veterinary medicine that's close to our hearts – a breakthrough treatment for feline osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that affects cats of all ages. We interviewed Taco’s mom to see how his Solensia treatments are going!

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BLVD Vet Lakeview Lincoln Park Open House Event

We are pleased to announce our BLVD Vet Lakeview Lincoln Park Open House on Sunday, May 7th from 12pm to 3pm. Stop by for a tour to see what goes on behind the scenes, and enjoy some human and pet friendly refreshments!

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