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Hot Days, Cool Pets!

Summer weather is finally returning to Chicago and that means increasing temperatures!  Today we bring back a feature article Dr. Royal wrote during a hot August week a few years ago for the Huffington Post.  Keep this always valuable information handy (on your fridge or in your car’s glove box for example) and if you suspect your pet may have be having a heat related problem, seek emergency medical care.

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Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day!!

Each year on Valentine’s Day, the poison control center reports a significant rise in cases of poisoned pets around February 14.  Here are a few guidelines to ensure a safe Valentine’s Day for your furry loved one!

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2015 Holiday Hours

If you have an emergency with your pet during holiday hours, please contact your nearest emergency center.  Please visit our Emergency Care page for a list of nearby emergency centers and contact information.  Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

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Happy Halloween 2015!

Happy Halloween from Dr. Barbara “Rotten” Royal & The Staff and a big thank you to everyone that submitted a photo for our virtual Halloween Pet Parade!  We hope everyone has a very fun and safe holiday.  Here are just a few helpful tips to make sure you and your pet have the best Halloween possible –

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October Hours with Dr. Fife

Beginning Thursday, October 15th, Dr. Royal will be out of town for a veterinary continuing education conference. Her good friend and colleague Dr. Susan Fife will be available to see appointments Thursday 10/15 through Saturday 10/17.

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Happy Earth Day!

Pet owners know how to contribute to the health of the earth –If you want to participate today in saving the world/making the world a greener place you can take these easy actions…

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Kennel Cough Update

There have been many people concerned about the recent upper respiratory outbreak in the Chicagoland area.  For our patients, we recommend phoning us if you see any of these signs –

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Help Support AHVMF Work!

From March 15-April 15, supporters will have a voice in the direction of the AHVMF’s work for the next year.  This year’s campaign is divided into four weeks.  How people respond to weekly surveys and what they donate to support will direct our decisions and possibilities.

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Lucky Health Tips for Your Dog on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. Shamrocks, rainbows, beer, leprechauns, green rivers, and everything lucky – this holiday has it all.  However for pets, St. Patrick’s Day can accidentally become unlucky and even dangerous for a number of reasons. Here are some guidelines for keeping your pet safe.

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Probiotics Can Help Pet Health, Too

Probiotics are extremely important in our practice and key to keeping our patients wildly healthy!  Today we are sharing Dr. Royal recommendations from her book “The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy about probiotics –

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Important Parking Update 2/10/15

Because of city work on our water main for the next several weeks, we will help you when you arrive and make it possible for you to find parking for your appointment. Call when you are nearby, and we will meet you for a curbside drop off.  Give us a call, 773-267-9966 if you need assistance.

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Important News for our Visitors!

NEWS About parking — Because of city work on our water main for the next several weeks, we will help you when you arrive and make it possible for you to find parking for your appointment.

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Keeping Puppies Healthy

This week on Good Day Chicago, Dr. Royal discusses what you can do with your puppy to keep them healthy and train them properly early on.  A must see for any current or future pet owner!

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Pet Myths Debunked!

On this week’s “Our Pets” segment, Dr. Barbara Royal tackles the five most common pet myths including, pet vaccinations, raw diets, and cancer treatments.

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Need to Update Your Contact Information?

Moving? New cell-phone number? Forgot to mention it at your last appointment?  No problem!  We are happy to introduce our contact information update form on our website.  Changes submitted here will be made in your records so that we can better serve you.

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Prepping Your Pet for Spring Break

On this week’s “Our Pets” segment, Dr. Royal discusses prepping your pet for spring break  including appropriate vaccinations, micro-chipping, proper leashing, and hazards hiding under melting snow.

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Eight on Weight – Tips For Fat Cats

Check out WFLD Fox 32 News at 9:20 am each Tuesday for Dr. Royal’s pet segment.  This week Dr. Royal will talk about weight control including tips for weight loss and photos of pets who have made great strides to better weight.

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Dr. Royal Interviewed by Human Health Website WebMD

We aren’t only seeking out integrative medical professionals for our own aches and pains, more of us are bringing our cherished pets to veterinarians who combine the best of Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM, was recently interviewed by Lisa Fields, writer, WebMD, on how she successfully incorporates nutritional consultation, acupuncture, massage and other rehabilitation therapies in her practice to treat pets with allergies, geriatric conditions or chronic diseases.

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WE DID IT!

Thank you to all of friends, family, co-workers and clients who donated to the Special Olympics and gave us a great reason to jump in the lake!  We had a ton of fun and hope to do it all again next year…minus the polar vortexes.

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Dr. Royal Now a Weekly Contributor on WFLD-FOX 32 Good Day Chicago!

Stay tuned! Beginning Feb. 25 at 9:20 a.m. CST, Chicago’s Top Pet Vet Dr. Barbara Royal will appear on Fox-TV’s Good Day Chicago as a weekly contributor. She’ll provide insight into her natural approach to wildly healthy pets, answer the most commonly asked questions about your furry friends, and feature amazing owls live in the studio!  Then head over to Fox Chicago New’s Facebook page for Q & A with Dr. Royal following the on-air segment.

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The Royal Treatment Integrative Method Certification Program

Learn More! Whether you want to start your puppy or kitten out right, minimize medications and the cost of overvaccination, or just want to rejuvinate your older pet, find practical information in the

The Royal Treatment Method

Online and Hands-on courses in keeping pets WILDLY HEALTHY.
Practical and effective information tailored to different experience levels–
from pet parents to vet techs to veterinarians.
Sign up now to get information on our spring courses and information on getting Certification in the Royal Treatment Method!

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Meet “Barney” Kurland

It’s not often that you see a cat so willing to work in water, which makes Barney a very special kitty.  Barney has arthritis, is overweight, and has some other health issues as well.

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Dr. Royal Represents AHVMA at Veterinary Leadership Conference

As President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Royal attended the 2014 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in downtown Chicago.  The conference included the Annual Session of the AVMA House of Delegates, of which the AHVMA was represented by both Dr. Barbara Royal and Dr. Nancy Scanlan.

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Dangers of Human Medications in Pets

Even though we like to think of pets as members of our families, we really have to remember that they are a different species, with different ability to metabolize chemicals.   Many mediations that are safe for us are not safe for them.

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Harriet

We are SO happy with the improvement we have seen in Harriet since beginning treatment with Dr. Royal and the wonderful staff at the Royal Treatment!

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Dr. Royal Named President of AHVMA!

Congratulations to Dr. Royal who has been named President of the AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association).  You can read her incoming remarks from this year’s AHVMA conference in Kansas City, learn more about the organization she now leads, and look for AHVMA news right here.

Chicago Vet Barbara Royal
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Dr. Royal Featured on WLS Channel 7

Dr. Royal will be talking about springtime allergies and will include tips for alleviating allergies such as bathing and diet. Dr. Royal will also discuss reducing stress during springtime storms, plus upcoming flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives.

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Happy Easter!

The Royal Treatment would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!  There are some things to look out for with pets around Easter, so read on for some helpful advice.

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Be One in a Million Project

As many of you know, I am the President-Elect for the American Holistic
Veterinary Medical Association. If you make a tax-deductible donation to
the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (AHVMF) ‘Be One
in a Million Project’ by March 17th, your donation, big or small, will be
tripled!

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Owls, Owls, more Owls and Books!

Check out a fascinating new article in the New York Times about owl research, and be sure to mention owl feathers at Madame Zuzu’s on Sunday, March 3rd from 1pm – 3pm for a chance get a signed copy of “The Royal Treatment” for free!

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Help Us Find Your Favorite Pet Store!

With more and more attention being paid to better quality goods for our pets, local small businesses are popping up with great selections of food, treats, toys, and more.  We need your help to list the best pet stores to visit in Chicago and surrounding suburbs!

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