WHAT? Feline upper respiratory infections (URI) are highly contagious infections with one or more viruses and/or bacteria.  The organisms most commonly involved are feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1), feline calicivirus (FCV), Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydophila felis and Mycoplasma. HOW? URI may develop from a single organism or it may be a mixed infection.  Mixed infections often begin [...]

WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW Remember that in March of this year, Chicago-area veterinarians were noticing a significant increase in the amount of dogs presenting for respiratory disease.  Most dogs presented with coughing, runny nose and eyes and poor energy but a few presented with pneumonia.  Specimens from infected dogs were sent to Cornell University Veterinary [...]

It’s amazing to think that just 2 short years ago we were a fledgling veterinary hospital taking the plunge into DTLA waters.  Fast forward to July 2015 and you will find a bustling 4 doctor practice in the Historic Core at 333 S Spring St.  It really does feel like home here.  We see our [...]

  Essential fatty acids are important for many reasons but primarily they aid in the formation of compounds called eicosanoids.  Eicosanoids play vital roles in inflammation, fever, regulation of blood pressure, blood clotting, immune system modulation, control of reproductive processes, tissue growth and regulation of the sleep/wake cycle – whew!  Essentially essential fatty acids help [...]

WHAT’S UP? In March 2015, veterinarians in the Chicago area began to notice an increase in the number of dogs presenting for respiratory disease. The major signs were coughing, discharge from eyes and nose and poor energy. Some of the dogs presented with pneumonia. Because so many of these dogs came with a history of [...]