Carey Animal Clinic New Lenox

06/09/2026

Warmer weather brings more time outdoors, but it can also increase the risk of heat-related illness for pets. Unlike humans, dogs and cats are physically unable to sweat, relying on panting to cool them down. This can make it harder for them to stay comfortable in high temperatures.

A few simple changes to daily routines can help reduce risk and support your pet’s safety during the summer months.

For more early warning signs and treatment instructions, click the link below and share to spread the word:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety

06/08/2026

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Reminder the clinic is closed today. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

05/25/2026

Honoring the heroes who courageously served and gave their lives for our nation – we are grateful for their sacrifice.

05/22/2026

Even cat's get allergies!

If your cat has spring allergies, we’re here to help. Check out the link below.

https://www.bluebuffalo.com/articles/cat/does-your-cat-have-allergies/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial

05/21/2026

You grabbed the broom. Fifty teeth, mouth wide open, standing next to the recycling bin at midnight.

It wasn't threatening you. It was eating every tick in your yard.

That bluff is the only move it has — and it was doing more for your dog than you realized. 🐾

Swipe through and meet the best employee your yard ever had 🌿

05/20/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible resilience, love, and joy that rescue dogs bring into our lives! If you've opened your heart to a rescue pup, share their story with us!

05/19/2026

Finding a box turtle in your yard can feel like meeting an old neighbor who has quietly lived nearby for decades. These turtles often spend their entire lives in the same small home range, learning every hiding place, patch of shade, and safe corner along the way. 🐢

Moving them far from familiar territory may seem helpful, but it often leaves them confused and vulnerable as they try to return home.

Creating wildlife-friendly spaces with natural cover, shallow water, and fewer chemicals can help protect the creatures already sharing the landscape with us.

Sometimes helping wildlife means resisting the urge to interfere and simply letting nature stay rooted where it belongs.