Village Animal Clinic

06/23/2026

Yoshi was such a good boy!

06/12/2026

Atticus was a perfect puppy for his first visit with us! He was so brave for his vaccine and exam-I’m sure all of those treats helped 🙂

We are so excited to watch you grow! ❤️

06/09/2026

With all the recent rain and humidity, it’s lepto’s favorite place to be-yup you guessed it. In puddles! Most people think “my dog doesn’t go hunting or swim in lakes, they’ll never get Lepto” but the truth is, drinking from a puddle outside in your own backyard can harbor this deadly bacteria! 🧫🦠

Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure, liver damage and if left untreated it can be fatal. And what’s worse is your infected dog can pass it to you and your family! ⚠️

Best way to prevent this disease is vaccinate, avoid stagnant water and consult with your veterinary team if you are noticing any of these symptoms! 💉🐾❤️

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

Ticks aren’t just bad for pets!

2026 is indeed shaping up to be a severe year for tick activity in DuPage County, Illinois . Health experts and vector ecologists have issued warnings about an early and intense surge in tick populations and tick-borne illnesses across the Midwest. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Why This Year is Worse
Early Start: Unusually mild winter and spring weather patterns created ideal, hospitable conditions for ticks to thrive and become active earlier than usual. [1, 2]
Surging Bites: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), weekly emergency room visits related to tick bites in the Midwest are well above historical seasonal averages. [1, 2]
High Pathogen Rates: Experts at the Illinois Natural History Survey warn that a significant percentage of adult ticks in the state carry diseases, with the region seeing a shifting landscape of pathogens. [1, 2]
Where Ticks are Hiding Locally
DuPage County is heavily wooded with extensive forest preserves (such as those managed by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District), providing prime habitats. You are most likely to encounter ticks in: [1]
Tall grasses and brush
Wooded and forested areas
Leaf litter and overgrown trail edges
How to Stay Protected
Use Repellent: Use EPA-registered repellents (like DEET, picaridin, or IR3535). Clothing treated with Permethrin is also highly effective. [1]
Dress Defensively: Wear light-colored clothing to spot ticks more easily, tuck pants into socks, and wear long sleeves when hiking or working in the yard. [1]
Perform Tick Checks: Thoroughly check yourself, your children, and your pets immediately after returning indoors.
Shower Promptly: Taking a shower within two hours of coming indoors can help wash away unattached ticks.

05/29/2026

Meet Match. Today was his first vet visit. He is a very happy puppy! Look at him sitting like a little gentleman! ❤️🐾

05/26/2026

Looking radiant and dashing following his procedure today!

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember those who courageously served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸

From our Village Animal Clinic families to yours, we wish you a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.
❤️🤍💙

05/18/2026

Village Animal Clinic will be closed on Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

These kittens were born 4-17-26 and are still nursing. The good mom (black) and friendly dad (orange tabby) are outside cats who come in to eat and avoid harsh weather. These two are inseparable.
The kittens will not be taken outdoors at all and are available for adoption when weaned. If anyone is interested contact the clinic and we’ll get your information to the owner.