Thank you for giving an adult cat or dog a new home!

We suggest that all new pets be examined by a veterinarian within one week of being picked up from the shelter or breeder to ensure they are in good health.  Breeders and shelters may have their own timetables for returns or covering any illnesses your cat or dog may develop after purchase or adoption.  Please call our office to get your new pet's information in our computer system so we can get his or her chart ready.  If you have easy access to a fax machine or your new dog or cat has an existing medical condition and you need medication/food refills at your first appointment kindly fax to us any paperwork the breeder/shelter gave you.  Our fax number is 847-328-2095.  If you do not have access to a fax machine you can bring the paperwork to your first visit.

Please arrive five minutes early to fill out a brief information form about your pet(s) and so we can copy any paperwork you bring with you.  We also recommend bringing a stool sample to be checked for parasites at your first visit.  At this appointment, your cat or dog will also receive any vaccines which may be due (see Cat Vaccinations and Dog Vaccinations) and the veterinarian can answer any questions you may have about behavior, training, and integrating your new pet into your home.  Any followup appointments can be schedule with the receptionist at the end of the visit.

If you have any questions before or after your visit feel free to contact us.