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At Boulevard Veterinary, Best Patient and Client Care doesnโ€™t stop once youโ€™re out the door. Weโ€™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 youโ€™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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Cat-Friendly Plants

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

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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 arenโ€™t just for lunch! Weโ€™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, Forbesโ„ข 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 youโ€™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 Catโ€™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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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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Pup-o-ween 2021

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at the first ever LSRCOC Pup-o-ween! We had so much spooky fun getting to see all of your costumes. Check out the photo booth pictures below to see all the fun that was had.

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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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