Germantown Hills Animal Hospital

05/13/2026

Let us know if you have any questions about heartworm disease!

There's a lot to learn about heartworms!

05/12/2026

On this beautiful Tuesday afternoon, we’d like to give a shout out to Mason (aka Poodle), who not only makes sure Dr. Hoerr’s notes are done, she also supervises the chaos goblin that is Freddie Purrcury. It’s an exhausting job, but she does it so well! 🥰

Does your fur baby have an unlikely BFF? Drop your pics below! 🐾❤️😻🐶

05/08/2026

Meet Freddie Purrcury! He came to us seeking care for a wounded leg and overall sickly demeanor. He had a very high fever and lack of appetite. After several days of around the clock care with mild improvement, Dr. Hoerr started to notice ulcers on Freddie’s tongue. Turns out, Freddie not only had quite the wounded leg; he also had Feline Calicivirus.

Calicivirus is a very contagious virus spread through secretions from eyes, nose or mouth. It is common in multi-cat environments like shelters, rescues, or breeding colonies and typically affects kittens and young cats.

Mild symptoms may appear as acute respiratory infections, such as coughing, sneezing, eye and nasal discharge, and nose lesions. Affected cats can develop a fever, oral and/or nasal lesions, which can cause heavy drooling and a reduced appetite. They can also be lethargic and become dehydrated. Severe cases of calicivirus infection can cause more serious complications including pneumonia, bleeding, and death.

Most cats experience mild symptoms and recover from infection, especially cats that have been vaccinated against calicivirus. Calicivirus is the “C” in the FVRCP vaccine: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia.

Because calicivirus is common, contagious and preventable, it is important to make sure your cats are up to date on their FVRCP vaccinations.

Freddie has thankfully made a full recovery and is growing up to be quite the little orange menace. He will scream “I Want to Break Free” whenever he is contained to his play area and has become quite the “Killer Queen”.

05/08/2026

Great tips for Pet Week!

🎉 It’s National Pet Week!

Our Top 5 Ways to Celebrate focuses on the health, safety, and well-being of pets across Illinois.

If your pet is due for a wellness visit, this is the perfect time to schedule their next appointment.

05/07/2026

Sturgill loves to stop by to give kisses (and get cookies) on his evening walks! We love to see our patients as happy to see us as we are to see them!

05/06/2026

As pets get older, their medical needs change, just like in people! Having your senior pet examined every six months can help you and your veterinarian determine the best way to help your fur baby age gracefully, just like Dr. Lorentzen’s 17 years young boy, Nesta!

05/01/2026

We're proud to care for the pets in our surrounding community, and we're excited to welcome some new faces!🐾

Dr. Hoerr is currently accepting new patients and is ready to meet you and your pets with the same personalized, neighborly care we're known for. We can't wait to meet you and your furry family members! 🐶🐱

Compassionate veterinary care in Germantown Hills & Peoria! We offer expert services to keep your pets happy & healthy. Call us today!

04/30/2026

Today is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. 🐾❤
By choosing adoption, you're not only gaining a loyal companion, you're giving an animal a second chance at the safe, loving home they deserve. If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member, today is the perfect reminder to visit the shelter and find your new best friend! 🥰
Share your rescued pets, we'd love to see them!

04/29/2026

Playtime is serious business around here! 🐶🎾
We love seeing our staff pets living their happiest, healthiest lives and Nova is clearly a tether ball champion in the making.

Nothing makes us smile more than happy dogs doing what they do best: having fun! Share your pets having fun below! ❤️🐾

04/27/2026

One of our clients brought us a bunch of goodies to help celebrate World Veterinary Day, including this beautiful cookie cake, featuring her own dogs, Daisy Sue and Maisy Mae ❤️🐾 We appreciate you!

04/24/2026

💙 Rachael -
The heart of our front desk! 🐾

From the first friendly hello when you walk through our doors to the comforting voice on the phone, she keeps everything running smoothly with kindness, compassion, and so much patience.

We are so grateful for all she does each and every day. Thank you for your hard work, your caring heart, and the love you show our clients and patients. We truly appreciate you and are so lucky to have the very best!

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🎉🐶🐱