With the arrival of summer comes the urge to spend as much time as possible playing in the backyard, for both people and their dogs. With many people considering the backyard an extension of their home, ideas for enhancing this outdoor living space abound...

Does your dog or cat experience fear of the vet or anxiety at the vet’s office? Many don’t but, according to a 2014 Bayer Veterinary Healthcare Usage study, 37 percent of dog owners and a whopping 58 percent of cat owners report that their pets fear going...

While we don’t often think about our pets being stressed, it is actually a big concern. While your cat may not be worried about the big project due at work next week, he or she has concerns in kitty world.Do you know if your cat is stressed? And how does...

Any pet owner who has experienced anal gland problems in their pet can tell you that it really isn’t a laughing matter. Dogs and cats have been blessed with two little sacs that reside just inside their rectum that collects a strongly scented discharge....

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and that means kids everywhere are busily crafting homemade cards, macaroni picture frames and handprint flowers. But what about “pet moms”? Just because our pets’ lack of opposable thumbs prohibits them from...

It’s no secret that almost every facet of modern pet ownership is vastly different from any other time in human/pet history. Most of today’s pets are treated as full-fledged family members, and enjoy many of the same perks as the two-legged members. If...

As many of us in the field of veterinary medicine anticipated, canine flu has surfaced once again in the Chicagoland area this spring, and will likely continue to spread to unvaccinated dogs across the United States.Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) strain H3N2...

Finding a tick lodged securely in your dog or cat’s skin is one of the less-than-pleasant aspects of pet ownership. Unfortunately, ticks and pets often go together like peanut butter and jelly as the weather warms. Because ticks can be carriers of disease,...

They say that there is no such thing as a stupid question and we think that’s true. Asking questions is how we learn and grow as people.We hope that you feel comfortable asking the friendly staff at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital whatever it is you may be...

We know that Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is your go-to for the best, most up-to-date options in your pet’s care. Whether it be our cutting-edge surgical techniques, our expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, or our rehabilitation...