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With all of the snow melting, it’s Giardia Season! But what does that mean? Most pet parents have heard of Giardia at one point, but many don’t realize how common it is.    Let’s start with the basics. Giardia is a single celled parasite that can live in the intestines of mammals, birds, and amphibians.…  Read more »

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No one on earth was more thankful for the widespread Shelter In Place orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than the dogs of the world!  All across the planet, pups are overjoyed to spend every waking moment by their human companion’s side, soaking up all the love and extra pets their heart desires.  While…  Read more »

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Guest post courtesy of Abi Pennavaria As a pet parent, we all want to have that perfectly socialized, friends-with-everyone kind of dog. Unfortunately, not every dog is like that. Just like not all people like everyone, or every situation – neither do they. This can definitely cause frustrations or issues if you ever need to…  Read more »

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“Doodle” has grown to mean many different Poodle crossbreeds and has become a catch-all term for any such dog. Just take a look at Chicago Doodles, one of our favorite groups on FB & Instagram, and you’ll find Sheepadoodles, Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, and so much more. But where did it all start? In 1969 Monica…  Read more »

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Every summer we monitor our pool dogs closely for two of the biggest sun related dangers: sunburn and heat stroke. Our handlers are all trained on recognizing the symptoms to ensure we have the safest in-ground dog swimming pool in the city! Outside of our pool play group, we often worry about our pup’s sun…  Read more »

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Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? What does that look mean? Why are they standing that way? At Pet Care Plus all our staff is trained to read your dogs body language and actions. This translates into one of the safest doggie daycares in Chicago to bring your dog. We are also partnering with…  Read more »

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Summertime in Chicago is a great time to get out with your dog. It gets you and your dog some time in the fresh air and out experiencing the city. However, you need to make sure your dog is being socialized to the summertime experience the right way. This is especially true for puppies and…  Read more »

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A good way to tell if your dog is bored is that you don’t come back to the same house you left in the morning on the way to work. A bored dog is likely to be a “devil dog” Things like tearing up rugs, chewing up curtains, shoes or (GASP!) your favorite pair of…  Read more »

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Recently we were asked by a client what breed would be best for a prospective Chicago small dog owner. Really that is a decision based on many different factors so it is hard to say. However, we gathered a crack Pet Care Plus team together and thought on this for a while. When we emerged…  Read more »

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It is that time of year again when the dogs of Chicago being to leave little clumps of their furry love all over your freshly laundered clothes and clean couches. That’s right….it’s shedding season. Your pooch is losing their winter coat in lieu of the more fashionable, and lighter, summer one. Some dogs shed more…  Read more »

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