ATTENTION PET PARENTS: Our Friday evening hours will change starting in September. Starting on September 6th, we will close at 6PM on Fridays only. All other hours remain unchanged.

Here at Rau Animal Hospital, it is our passion and privilege to be the guardian of your pet’s healthcare. As your trusted advisor, it is also our responsibility to keep you appraised of any potential threats to your animal’s welfare.

Please visit Prevent the Spread of Dog Flu to learn about how to protect your pets and to get the latest information about dog flu outbreaks. Our latest COVID-19 update can be found HERE.

Guest Blog: Feline Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease has been found in all 50 states, in all climates, and in mosquitoes both inside and outside homes. All cat owners should be mindful of the fact that it only takes one mosquito to infect a cat, and the only way to reduce the risk of your cat becoming infected is to keep them on monthly heartworm preventive medication.

Canine Flu In Chicago: How Does This Affect Your Dog?

In the past couple of days, several news outlets, including ABC News, TIME magazine, and CNN, have reported a rise in the number of canine influenza cases in the Chicago area. In the wake of this “outbreak” in Chicago, our doctors want to make sure you are well-informed about your pet’s health!

Enter our St. Paddy’s Day contest!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! To celebrate, email us a picture of your pet for our Paws O’ Gold Photo Contest!

The winner of the Paws O’ Gold Photo Contest will be featured as our Facebook cover photo (the large banner photo) for the month of March, and will receive a $25 gift certificate to our hospital.

Contest Rules:
Photos must be submitted before 3/14/15. (Photos received on 3/15 or after will not be added.) The sooner you send in your photo, the better the odds are of winning!

Enter our Valentine’s Day Photo Contest!

Valentine’s Day is coming! To celebrate, email us a picture of your pet and tell us what you love about them. 6 lucky winners will receive a $10 gift certificate to our hospital, and a spot on our Valentine’s Day cover photo!

Pet Dental Health Month: 3 Fast Facts

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. At Rau Animal Hospital, we’re celebrating by providing pet parents everywhere with educational tips on keeping their pet’s mouth healthy. Join in on our celebration by finding out a few fast facts to keep your furry friend’s chompers pearly white!

Start 2015 On The Right Paw!

The New Year is coming up, and everyone is getting their most important yearly tradition ready: New Year’s Resolutions! Here are a few simple resolutions and some New Year’s Eve safety tips that can help keep your pet happy and healthy as they dive into 2015!

Seasonal Safety | 5 hazards for your pet during the winter holiday

The winter holidays are a festive time for everyone; however, with extra hustle and bustle, we can easily overlook added dangers to our furry friends. Here is a list of the top winter holiday hazards to keep in mind, to ensure a merry holiday for all.

Is your pet featured on your holiday card?

Get into the holiday spirit and enter our Holiday Card Contest for a chance to win a customized portrait of your pet from C.M. Maniet’s Pencil Smudged Pet Portraits!

ATTENTION PET PARENTS: Our Friday evening hours will change starting in September. Starting on September 6th, we will close at 6PM on Fridays only. All other hours remain unchanged.

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