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Below the surface of anesthesia-free dentistry ​Service is growing, but veterinary organizations say cleanings should be done under anesthesia By Katie Burns Posted Jan. 13, 2016 The American Veterinary Dental College is waging a campaign against anesthesia-free dentistry for dogs and cats, complete with a new website for pet owners and general practitioners. At the same time, Pet Dental Services Inc., a national provider of anesthesia-free dentistry, is moving forward on a study with the working title “A comparison of oral examinations and dental cleanings in non-anesthetized and anesthetized dogs.” The AVMA and American Animal Hospital Association recently stated that…

Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Pets during the Holidays Introduction The holidays are joyous and active times for people and their pets. Our pets partake in many of the seasonal festivities with us which makes the holidays that much more special. However, many of the decorations and objects we have around the household during the holidays may be dangerous to our pets. By taking a few precautions, we can make this wonderful time of year a safe one for our pets.   Holiday Food/Cooking Food is a very important aspect of our holiday celebrations as many human waistlines can attest….

Wellness Plans Offered at Niles Animal Hospital We now offer a variety of wellness plans at the hospital for all stages of life, including puppy and kitten plans (which include exams, vaccinations, fecals, lab work, as well as spay/neuters), general health care plans for adults, dental plans, and senior plans (all including exams, lab testing, vaccinations, and other procedures). In addition we are excited to inform you that we also have wellness plans for pet birds for both small and large birds. Check at the hospital or our website (nilesanimalhospital.com) for further details. Wellness Plan Frequently Asked Questions What is...

Does Your Pet Have Dental Disease? During our dental health months (December, January, and February), bring your pet in for an evaluation of their dental condition, as dental disease can lead to serious problems, as outlined in the article from the AVMA Animal Health SmartBrief below. Exploring dental care for pets (Dr. K Dye from AVMA Pet Health SmartBrief) Q: Why does my dog’s breath stink? A: Most odors from a dog’s mouth come from periodontal disease and bacteria in the mouth.  Plaque and tartar build up along with inflammation cause periodontal disease (the periodontium includes the bone, connective tissue, and…

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Poison Risks Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, but even worse for pets: Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract. And holiday…

   Halloween can be fun and festive for people, but for pets it can also be dangerous. There are many Halloween pet safety hazards that are well-known (such as chocolate toxicity) and some that are not (like xylitol toxicity). Here are some tips to help you ensure that your pet has a happy and safe Halloween. Things to Watch For on Halloween Halloween is fun for kids and adults, but it can be scary and stressful for pets.   A constant ringing doorbell & strangely dressed people at the door can be stressful for a pet. Some pets may experience diarrhea or even injure themselves if crated/ contained….

A reminder about our yard sale. The yard sale will be at Niles Animal Hospital in the parking lot on Sunday August 23rd from 9 AM to 3 PM. The sale will benefit “A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife” a parrot rescue organization in Northbrook. We will be collecting the materials this week before the yard sale at the hospital. We will be open until 6 PM today and until 2 PM this Saturday before the sale to ease the gathering of materials. We will also be at the sale at 7 AM to also ease drop off of materials…

Finally, our long awaited yard sale. We will be holding a yard sale at Niles Animal Hospital in the parking lot on Sunday August 23rd from 9 AM to 3 PM. The sale will benefit “A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife” a parrot rescue organization in Northbrook. So bring your material for the sale to the hospital for donation to the sale. We will be collecting the materials the week before the yard sale at the hospital. We will be open until 4 PM the Saturday before the sale to ease the gathering of materials. We will also be at…

Dr. Sakas will be speaking at the American Federation of Aviculture National Convention on Thursday July 30th at 10:45 AM in the London Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The topic will be “The Amazing Cloaca and the Fine Art of Poopology (The Importance of Dropping Evaluation). The convention speaker schedule -http://www.afabirds.org/pdf/2015_full_schedule2.pdf The main convention info site – https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1590331

The Natural Dog Company Recalls Treats Over Salmonella Risk By Lauren Coffey The Natural Dog Company, Inc. is recalling 12oz bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks over Salmonella concerns. Updated at 3:19 PM EDT on Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 The Natural Dog Company, Inc. is recalling some dog treats due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. The Colorado-based company is recalling its 12oz bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks after a Colorado Department of Agriculture inspection showed a presence of Salmonella in a sample taken from one of the packages, according to the company’s press release. The Salmonella could affect the dogs…