Animal Emergency of Mokena

09/03/2026

We wish you all a safe, peaceful and happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you won’t need us, but we’ll be here the entire holiday weekend if you do ❤️🤍💙

We open Saturday at 1pm and will remain open round the clock until Tuesday at 8am.

09/02/2026

Some plants are toxic to pets! Before you add any new ones to your home or garden (or even buy a bouquet of flowers), be sure to learn which plants are safe and which are dangerous.

From lilies to sago palms, some popular flowers and houseplants can be dangerous for pets. Veterinarians explain which plants to avoid and what to do after a suspected exposure.

08/28/2026

The star of the week is Binx, whose face says, “Listen here human, I’ll tell you what’s what around here” 😹

08/26/2026

Take a good look at these cuties and then close your eyes and imagine one of them being your new best friend 🥹🐾

All of them (and many more!) are looking for their forever family with NAWS Humane Society of Illinois: https://nawsus.org/adoptable-pets/

08/24/2026

Have you heard of C*D products for pets? While they’re probably safe, they may not be effective. If you’re considering them, check out this article learn more.

TL;DR: Veterinarians say they are hesitant to recommend C*D for dogs, since there’s little oversight of the products and limited research on their effectiveness.

Seems as though everyone and their dog is taking them.

08/21/2026

The star of the week is a dog who specializes in peaceful protest 😂

08/19/2026

If it’s important to you to have your beloved cat with you as long as possible, there’s one simple thing you can do to extend their life by years. And it’s free! Learn more in the article and let us know what you think.

Experts estimate that outdoor pet cats have lives at least two to three years shorter than the population of contained pet cats

08/17/2026

Dogs are truly a special species because the uglier they are, the cuter they are! We love this sweet competition that shines a light on special pups 🤭 And don’t worry, there are also pics of the runners up!

The rescued pug, who likes to dip her protruding tongue into the food bowls of everyone at home, emerged as the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday.

08/14/2026

The star of the week is rehearsing for a horror movie where his major scene is one of those, “He’s right behind me, isn’t he?” moments 😂 Oscar worthy performance! 🐶🐴