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Watery, itchy eyes, sensitive skin, uncontrollable sneezing… sounds like a day in the life of your allergy symptoms. But we’re not talking about your allergies – we’re talking about your pet’s. That’s right, your pet can experience the same allergy symptoms as you can, without access to a big box of tissues. Even more, they can’t really let us know they are having an allergic reaction until we see signs first hand. Paying attention to the common signs of pet allergies is the best way to make sure you can help your pet when allergies flare up. Let’s take a closer look.

Vaccinations form an essential part of your dog’s preventative care. Since their inception, vaccines have saved the lives of countless animals around the world, who would have otherwise succumbed to the many infectious diseases that can affect our canine companions. The creation of vaccines is one contributing factor to the ability of domestic animals including dogs to live longer than ever before.

Many owners think that visits to the veterinarian should exclusively be saved for when their pet is sick. While you should definitely take your furbaby to visit a professional if you suspect that they are injured or unwell, our vet also plays a vitally important part in making sure that your pet doesn’t get sick in the first place.

If you choose to bring a pet into your home, you will have many different things to consider. Having an animal as part of your family is a big responsibility since you are responsible for every aspect of her care. This includes everything from ensuring she eats a healthy, balanced diet and gets enough exercise to providing her with the toys and activities she needs to prevent her from becoming bored.

Heartworm disease is one of the most treacherous diseases in the animal kingdom. Most people think that the disease only affects dogs, but heartworm disease can also be found in cats as well. Dogs are however more prone to be stricken with the disease. Mokena Animal Clinic is sounding the alarm about heartworm disease.

Although heartworms are well known for affecting dogs, they can also affect cats and less commonly, other types of pets. Here's what you should know about heartworms this month and how to keep your pet safe.

Our Mokena veterinary staff would like to spread the importance of proper pet dental health. If your pet’s dental health is declining or you are tired of the bad breathe, bring them in for a dental exam.

Dr. Jenny Kuhn grew up in Frankfort Square and New Lenox, IL.  Since she was a child, she has always had a love for animals, and enjoyed caring for her pets throughout her childhood.  She went to DePaul University for her undergraduate degree, and graduated with a Biology major, with the intention to further her education through veterinary school. 

As your trusted local veterinarian, the team at Mokena Animal Clinic is here to help you and your pets enjoy a safe fall/winter season. We believe that preventative care is one of the most effective ways to keep your pets happy and healthy all year long.

The holiday season is finally upon us and that means that many local families will be traveling to visit family and celebrate. At Mokena Animal Hospital, we want to help make sure that you and your family pets can enjoy a safe and stress-free holiday season.