This week is National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1st-7th) and in this blog, I am going to share some cool places with you that you should visit with your four-legged friends! Lombard Veterinary Hospital is located in DuPage County, which has nearly 26,000 acres, 145 miles of trails and 60 forest preserves, there are plenty of places to go right in your "backyard"! Here is my list of places you should go with your dog(s) to enjoy a beautiful walk:

New pet adopters and experienced dog owners alike may wonder, "What is the parvovirus (parvo)? How does my dog get parvo? Can parvo spread to humans and other animals?"

Rabies. The word conjures an image of an angry animal frothing at the mouth and running wild ready to sink its teeth into anything that moves. While that’s unpleasant to consider, what’s worse is that such a bite is often fatal.

Getting a new puppy is exciting but can come with a lot of questions. We are only a phone call away and are happy to help answer any and all questions you may have regarding

In 2009, Petfinder designated the third week of September as “Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week.” This annual celebration was launched to help recognize and promote those pets that are considered to have less adoptable traits, such as senior pets, FIV cats, and special needs animals. This year’s celebration week is September 16-22, 2019.

When it comes to pet pregnancy, we believe Bob Barker said it best: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” HOWEVER, if your dog IS pregnant, we also believe you should provide the very best care to her possible, from the moment you know she’s pregnant up until the big birth day, as well as post-pregnancy.