Dr. Sarah Watson will be holding a free seminar - "Introduction to Canine & Feline Chiropractic" on February 4th at 3:30 pm.  She will discuss what chiropractic treatment is and how it can help your dog or cat--topics discussed will include overall health, balance issues, pain and immune function.  There will be light refreshments and Dr. Watson will be available to answer questions at length after the program.  She will not be doing any treatments at this seminar, but well behaved pets are welcome.  Come and join us for a fun and educational afternoon! For more information or t

To promote the City of Chicago's dog license program, City Clerk Susan Mendoza is launching Chicago's first "Dog of Distinction" Campaign contest through March 31, 2012.  All dogs registered with the city since May 16, 2011 through March 31, 2012 are automatically entered to win. On April, 5 dogs will be chosen at random to compete via online poll for the honor of being the Dog of Distinction.  The public will be able to vote online, the grand prize winner and all finalists will receive great prizes from local sponsors. Registering your dog with the City is important for many reasons a

Dr. Royal and her staff would like to wish everyone a very restful holiday and peaceful new year!  We look forward to seeing all of you and your pets in 2012.

On Friday, November 11,PAWS Chicago hosted the 2011 celebration of the Fur Ball, a black tie gala held annually to raise funds for animals in need of rescue. Dr. Royal, who is on the PAWS Chicago Board of Directors, accompanied a sold out crowd at the Drake Hotel, the first such crowd in the 10-year history of the Fur Ball!  Patrons enjoyed cocktails while viewing the extensive silent auction offerings, including a package from the Royal Treatment, to further help raise funds for this worthy cause.  The party then moved to the ballroom for an elegant buffet while pets enjoyed their own g

Dr. Royal lectured at the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association conference in San Diego and will return to the Center on Tuesday.

The Royal Treatment's own Alex Kislaitis tied the knot with his bride Lindsay Williams in a special outdoor ceremony on August 15th.

Our pets are precious to us. We want them to live forever, but we are distressed to see their troubling signs of aging. Read Dr. Barbara Royal's latest blog on The Huffington Post discussing the care of older pets.

Watch the video that Oprah Winfrey filmed in our treatment room as Dr. Royal gave her dog Sadie acupuncture for an inflamed disc.

Isabelle, one of our long-time patients, has arthritis in her lower back and an amputation due to cancer. But she won't let that stop her - watch these inspiring videos of her running like a fool and loving life!

Dr. Royal's first post for her new Huffington Post blog chronicles her treatment of an arthritic zoo zebra and makes connections about our own pet's evolutionary needs.