Massage For Dogs (Part 3) – Techniques

May 27, 2020

Welcome to Part 3 of the Massage for Dogs series from ARFit Dog Therapy Chicago. If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2, we encourage you to start there! The professionals at ARFit Dog Therapy Chicago use a variety of massage techniques to improve your pet’s well being. Read on to learn more about these techniques and how you can use them at home!

Check Up With Blum: Caring for Dog Paws in a Chicago Winter

May 27, 2020

Welcome back to our monthly blog series, Check Up with Blum! Each month, we are discussing a topic about canine health that affects your Chicago pet! Join us this month as we cover a new topic with one of Blum Animal Hospital’s senior associates, Dr. Sarah Baker, and learn about how you can help keep your best friend healthy and happy in the big city!

This month, we are talking about how to keep your dog’s paws safe on the cold, snowy streets of Chicago! Whether your pup loves the chilly weather or would rather snuggle inside, heading out into the icy outdoors is inevitable when it’s time for a potty break. Let’s learn how to make sure your pup’s sensitive paw pads stay safe in the icy conditions this winter!

Check Up with Blum: Giardia and Leptospirosis in Chicago

May 27, 2020

Welcome back to our monthly blog series, Check Up with Blum! Each month, we are discussing a topic about canine health that affects your Chicago pet! Join us as we cover these topics with Blum Animal Hospital’s co-owner Dr. Natalie Marks, and learn about how you can help keep your best friend healthy and happy in the big city!

This month, we are talking about Giardia and Leptospirosis—two very communicable illnesses for your dog that are common in Chicago. Read on to learn more about these two diseases and how you can help prevent them in your pet!

What You Need to Know about Dog Flu in Chicago

May 27, 2020

In 2015, Chicago experienced a major epidemic of canine influenza (a.k.a. dog flu) that affected a huge percentage of dogs all across the city. Since then, the city’s dog owners, veterinarians, and other pet care professionals have been working diligently to prevent another outbreak of the virus. We sat down with Dr. Natalie Marks of Blum Animal Hospital to discuss the dog flu and what we can do to keep dogs safe during flu season.