River West Animal Hospital

06/02/2026

☀️ Happy First Day of June! ☀️

Summer is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with our pets! 🐾

As temperatures rise, remember these important summer safety tips:
💧 Keep water available at all times
🌳 Provide plenty of shade when outdoors
🔥 Avoid hot pavement that can burn sensitive paw pads
🦟 Stay current on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
🚗 Never leave pets unattended in a vehicle

⚠️ Some pets are at an even higher risk for heat stroke, especially brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Persian cats. Because they have shorter airways, these pets can have a harder time cooling themselves and should be monitored closely in warm weather.

Signs of heat stroke can include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, and vomiting. These symptoms require immediate veterinary care.

05/23/2026

This weekend we remember and honor the heroes who served and sacrificed for our freedom. 🇺🇸🦅

Weekend Hours:
Saturday: 8:00am–2:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am–2:00pm

We will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Today’s dose of serotonin brought to you by this sweet Scottie pup 🐾✨

05/05/2026

Scotti here wishing you a happy Cinco de Mayo! 🪇🐾

Enjoy the celebration- just make sure your pets skip the party snacks! 🌮🥑

04/30/2026

Check up day for these adorable Safe Haven Dog Rescue pups! Always a pleasure helping these little ones get a healthy start! 🩺🐾

04/28/2026

Warm weather = more adventures 🦮🐾
Also warm weather = more ticks 😬
Roughly 4 out of 10 ticks are carrying Lyme disease causing bacteria. 🦠
Keep your pet protected year-round with regular flea and tick prevention, or ask us about a simple once a year injection for worry-free coverage! 🐾

Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases DETAILS⬇️

04/24/2026

Happy Veterinary Reception Appreciation Week to our front desk dream team! 🐾✨

Our CSRs are an incredibly hardworking team who show up every day with positive attitudes and a true commitment to what they do. Their teamwork and upbeat energy help keep our entire hospital running smoothly!

Each one of these girls plays an important role, and the hospital truly wouldn’t be the same without them- we are beyond thankful for everything they do! 💪🏼👯‍♀️

04/14/2026

Lately at River West 🤍🐾

04/04/2026

🐰Happy Easter from our families to yours! 🐰

We will be closed tomorrow and will resume normal business hours on Monday.

For emergencies, please contact VCA Aurora (630-301-6100).

Have a happy holiday! 🐾🐣

04/03/2026

Where there’s a cat, there’s Gwen 😻✨

📸 Gwen + Dali 🐾