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At Cicero Animal Clinic, we believe prevention and early education are key to keeping pets healthy. But we also know how stressful it can be to...

If you are the guardian of a cat or dog, heartworm disease should matter to you. This life-threatening disease affects pets all over the world and,...

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By Dr. Gayanna Gilbraith, DVM The trip to Minneapolis to pick up my puppy was (mostly) uneventful.  A bit of delays, and a glitch with the GPS...

By Dr. Gayanna Gilbraith, DVM In our first week with Robyn home, we had a couple of goals we were trying to achieve. First, we wanted...

While mom and dad were away, Robyn had the pleasure of staying with me. She settled herself right in learning the ropes and routines of the...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM In case you haven’t heard yet, February is Dental Health Month for our pets. As a veterinarian, sometimes I struggle with...

When your furry companion exhibits unexplained pain, discomfort, or changes in behavior, pinpointing the cause can feel like navigating a maze. Veterinarians have a valuable tool...

Does your beloved canine companion yelp in discomfort when jumping on the couch, or has your feline friend become less playful due to chronic pain? Here...

Owning a pet is not just a source of joy but also a responsibility that involves more than feeding and playtime. Regular veterinary check-ups and screenings...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM In spite of my best efforts, I have yet to find a way to stop time. Aging is a reality we...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM Many people may not know this, but I originally grew up in a rural part of North Carolina. As a child,...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM Pumpkins, costumes, candy, trick or treating; jubilant children and adults dressed in fanciful costumes. That’s what Halloween is about for so...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of the year. As a veterinarian, I love when pets come in dressed...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM As we swing full throttle into the holiday season, many of us are getting frayed at the ends, overwhelmed with the...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM It seems like perhaps we may be nearing the end of a very long and bitter cold winter. The snow is...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM As people and pets begin to come out of our winter blues and into our spring time hopes of sunshine, we...

By Dr. Kim Cargill, DVM Preventative care has long been the standard in human medicine, but it seems that only recently are we beginning to realize...

By Dr. Gayanna Gilbraith, DVM I am fortunate to have a wonderful family, including a supportive husband, two sons who have grown into admirable young men,...

By Dr. Gayanna Gilbraith, DVM The day to pick up my puppy! I still do not know if I will be taking home a boy or...