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.

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

In this article, we will go over some easy tips to practice during the dog (and cat) days of summer with input from our own Dr. Kate Sapato.

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.

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.

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

Summer season is finally here in Chicago! As the entire city defrosts, patio season is in full swing. Most neighborhoods have a variety of dog-friendly patios for folks to enjoy. How do we know when a pup is actually enjoying this type of social interaction? We’ve left some tips for you below!

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.

We are thrilled to share that BLVD Vet Lakeview Lincoln Park is officially AAHA accredited! Only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have met their rigorous standards of excellence.

Check out the Top 5 Winter Safety Tips from Dr. Kate Sapato.

It wouldn’t be the beginning of Fall if we didn’t ring in the crispest time of the year at the 2022 Apple Fest!

We had so much fun at the 2022 Square Roots Festival!

We had so much fun at the Wag ‘N Shop dog market! Thank you so much to our friends at Bosly’s Backyard for hosting this incredible event full of local vendors.

It’s hard to believe that 2021 capped off seven years of service for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights.

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.)

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!

This Giving Tuesday we are matching up to $500 in donations made to our Rescue Neighbor, Paws & Claws Rescue!

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.

After a year off, the 35th annual Apple Fest went off without a hitch! Thank you so much to the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for hosting such an incredible event that saw a record breaking 45,000 attendees!

Join us this Halloween, Sunday, October 31st from 1-4pm for our Halloween Pawp Up with Chicago Dog Co.! This free, pet-friendly event is open to all. Not a current client? Stop by, we’d love to meet you!

We kicked off Fall in the best way possible at the Midwest Coast Brewing Dog Market hosted by Chicago Dog Co.!

In honor of National Dog Day on August 26th, our BLVD Vet Rescue Committee is raising funds for our friends over at Live Like Roo!

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. 

Getting your cat to the vet can be challenging--we understand this! Check these tips and tricks from Dr. Lenyr Muñoz on how to get your cat comfortable with their carrier.

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for braving the heat and joining us at the Andersonville Dog Days of Summer!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

We are thrilled to share that our Ravenswood practice is officially AAHA accredited! Only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have met their rigorous standards of excellence.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Ashley Peters goes over simple tips and tricks to keeping your dog and their furry friends safe at the dog park!

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

Check out the Top 5 Winter Safety Tips from Dr. Kate Sapato.

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 café. Boulevard Veterinary will be matching donations up to $500 starting Monday January 4th to Sunday January 10th.

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.

Many of us are spending a lot more time around the house this holiday season which means more time celebrating with our pets! Check out some helpful tips in our This Not That: Holiday Hazards Guide.

Help ALIVE Rescue raise $50,000 to officially break ground on The Big Barn, ALIVE Rescue’s largest project, newest facility and biggest dream.

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.

Thank you to the many friends (those with fur and those without) for joining us at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Thursday Evening Market! We asked your pets to come out in their costumes and they did not disappoint!

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!

We are excited (and a little scared) to introduce The Boulevard Trailblazers! We will be joining a virtual 5k hosted by our Rescue Partner Live Like Roo Foundation.

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.

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!

In honor of National Dog Day on August 26th, our BLVD Vet Rescue Committee is raising funds for our friends over at Wild Hearts!

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.

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.

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

In this article, BLVD Vet’s Medical Director, Dr. Julie Geisler, will provide some tips on how to set your feline friends up for success while we await normal life to resume.

Dr. Josie Arbogast, a Boulevard Veterinarian, provides some insight on ways to get your pet comfortable with face masks.

Dr. Ashley Peters, a treasured veterinarian at Boulevard Veterinary, presents some tips to preventing separation anxiety in your pet as we prepare for the stay-at-home order to be lifted.

We understand that providing your pet with mental and physical stimulation during the winter months can be tough. Here are some DIY at home pet enrichment ideas!

In keeping with our Core Value of Best Patient and Client Care, we wanted to provide insight on an option to make caring for your pet through the stay-at-home order easier. We partner with Covetrus to provide an online pharmacy capable of delivering prescriptions and food directly to your home.

As a medical practice, we have to balance the needs of our patients while adapting to minimize the risks to our team and our communities. In times of crisis, we can accomplish both of these goals if we all take responsibility and do our parts. Together in spirit, we will get through this.

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe 2019 capped off 5 years in business for Boulevard Veterinary! Here are a few highlights for the year.

Emotions run high when we hear the word cancer and we are grateful to know that a nonprofit organization, Live Like Roo exists in Chicago. Live Like Roo is a strong support system providing guidance, hope, compassion, strength, and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis.

National Pit Bull Awareness Day was created in 2007 to debunk the lies and raise awareness on the truth, with the hopes that the expansion of advocacy and education would save the lives of pit bulls by negating the fear and bias spread by the media.

As a way to raise awareness for cats in our neighborhoods, we wanted to highlight our friends at Harmony House and the unbelievable work they do to contribute to aiding to our feline friends of Chicago.

Another Sunday Funday in the books! We had a PAWsome this weekend at the Logan Square Farmer’s Market in out pet friendly photo booth! Thank you to everyone who came out and stopped by, we love being out in the neighborhood and meeting you guys.

Adopt -A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week was introduced by PetFinder in 2009 to bring awareness to all of the wonderful, adoptable pets that are unfortunately overlooked due to age, color of fur, medical/physical conditions, or other factors that categorize the pet as “less” adoptable. To raise awareness and promote the adoption of special needs animals, we wanted to share the story and goals of local organization Bialy’s Wellness Foundation.

This past Sunday Funday we had a blast hanging out with those in the Gold Coast neighborhood enjoying snacks, beverages, and meeting many new four legged friends! A HUGE thank you to the Carl Sandburg Village Association for opening their courtyard for the event.

Last Thursday we had the wonderful opportunity to engage with the pet loving River North community for happy hour at World of Whirlpool! All proceeds from the event went directly to benefit ALIVE Rescue, one of our rescue partners at BLVD Vet.

This past weekend, BLVD spent some time in the sun at the annual summer West Bucktown Block Party. There was pizza, popcorn, art activities, a bounce house, homemade Italian Ice, hot dogs, and YES, dogs!

Recently there have been numerous news stories surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s report of a connection between feeding certain grain free dog food brands, and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)--a serious heart disease in dogs.

Summer can be a fun time in Chicago to spend with your pets, but we want to make sure you can both enjoy it safely. Here are a few things to keep in mind while enjoying the sunshine.

While sharing your home with an animal companion can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of one's life, it is important to remember that pet ownership is also a big responsibility! Pet owners must be committed to providing for all of a pet's needs for the entire life of that animal.

In sub-zero temperatures, frostbite and hypothermia are serious risk to your pets. Here are some pointers on how to keep your pets happy and healthy.

Greetings BLVD Friends and Clients! 2018 has been another whirlwind year over hear at BLVD Vet! Here are some highlights.

It's the most wonderful time of the year- a time to spend celebrating with our friends and family members, including our furry ones! As we prepare for this holiday season, here are a few helpful tips on what you should help your pets avoid so as not to put a damper on the festivities.

It all begins with an idea.

Did you realize that your pets can have allergies, too? We help break down what you should know about canine and feline allergies!

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

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.

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!

It all begins with an idea.

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.

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.

Since it’s summer we wanted to remind you of some important summertime safety tips to keep your pets safe! We like you all a lot, but we rather you not end up at the vet for one of these preventable issues.

Greetings from Boulevard Vet! Hope your spring has been going well and here’s hoping it gets a little drier soon. We’ve got some cool fundraisers on the horizon we wanted to let you know about

We are proud to announce that we are now AAHA accredited! Only 12% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have met their rigorous standards of excellence and accreditation application is completely voluntary. To become AAHA accredited, our practice was evaluated for approximately 900 standards of veterinary care established by AAHA veterinary experts.

Boulevard Veterinary would like to wish you and your family (furry and otherwise) Happy Holidays! We also want to thank you for your business and patronage over the past year.

It’s finally Summer! We hope that you and your pets are enjoying the warm weather and staying safe. Summertime also means the beginning of fireworks season.

We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual BLVD Vet Open House on Sunday, May 15th from 10am to 3pm. Stop by for a tour to see what goes on behind the scenes, and enjoy some Bang Bang Pie and refreshments!