Christensen Animal Hospital and Kennel

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Christensen Animal Hospital and KennelsYour Minimally Invasive Surgical Center Now Offering Laser Therapy!730 Hibbard Rd • Wilmette, IL 60091

Christensen Animal Hospital is a state of the art veterinary medical facility, located in Wilmette, IL . We seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical and boarding care for our patients. Our veterinarians and support staff are committed to enriching pet ownership through a commitment to educating our clients and a level of service that goes above and beyond for our patients. Christensen Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care to Wilmette and our surrounding communities since 1937 and takes great pride in our many long term relationships. Feel free to stop in or contact us any time for more information about how we can help serve the needs of you and your pets.

Painful Pets?

At Christensen Animal Hospital we are passionate about managing your pets pain and keeping them as comfortable as possible. We offer Laser Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy for those patients with difficult to treat ailments. If your pet has a chronic condition please speak with our skilled staff for more information and check out these two videos to see just how easy pain-free can be!
Stem Cell Therapy http://www.youtube.com/watchv=O8ZUKNE69tgfeature=email Laser Therapy

Winter Worries?Winter can be great fun for our dogs. However, it can quickly become a time of discomfort and even danger. Taking some precautions will keep your dog happy and healthy through the winter.
* Continue to groom your dog regularly. Dirty and matted hair does not hold warmth!* Snow piled against a fence due to shoveling or high snowfalls can provide a great means of escape for your dog. * Many chemicals used mainly in the winter can be hazardous and even deadly to a dog. Antifreeze can kill in very small amounts. If you know or suspect your dog has ingested antifreeze, call us or the emergency vet clinic immediately! * Rock salt and other de-icing agents can cause foot irritations. Wipe your dogs feet off after walks or they may benefit from booties.* Do not leave dog coats on your dog unless you are going to be closely monitoring play. A coat can snag and a dog can become injured during an attempt to get loose. Most important is function and not fashion! * Never leave your dog in a car during cold weather. A car can act like a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold. If left too long, your companion could freeze to death!* If you dog is sensitive to cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him out only long enough to relieve himself and then bring him back indoors. * The most common areas for frostbite are the tips of the ears, tip of the tail and the paw pads. If your dog has skin that looks reddish, white or gray and is scaly, peeling or cold to the touch, it may be frostbite. Call us immediately for instructions on rewarming the area with tepid or warm water. NEVER use hot water on frostbite!