Townline Animal Hospital

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!!

We are closed today. We will open again normal hours on tomorrow, September 2nd.

If your pet needs assistance, please reach out to one of the nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Clinics (visit their website to join the virtual line if not a life threatening emergency):
🔴EVS Urgent Care – open 10 am - 7 pm – Inside Northbrook PetSmart – www.EVS.pet – 877-874-4838
🔴VetMedic Urgent Care – open 8am - 10 pm – Libertyville - www.vetmedic.co – 847.982.VETS (8387)
🔴Veterinary Specialty Center – open 24 hours – Bannockburn – www.vetspecialty.com – 847-459-7535
🔴Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) – open 24 hours – Buffalo Grove – 847-754-3996
🔴Premier Veterinary Group – open 24 hours – Mundelein – 847-548-5300

09/01/2025

It is September 1st and you know what that means! Time to give your pets their monthly prevention!

08/28/2025

🚨SCHEDULE CHANGE ALERT🚨
We will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day. We will open again normal hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.
If your pet needs assistance, please reach out to one of the nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Clinics (visit their website to join the virtual line if not a life threatening emergency):
🔴EVS Urgent Care – open 10 am - 7 pm – Inside Northbrook PetSmart – www.EVS.pet – 877-874-4838
🔴VetMedic Urgent Care – open 8am - 10 pm – Libertyville - www.vetmedic.co – 847.982.VETS (8387)
🔴Veterinary Specialty Center – open 24 hours – Bannockburn – www.vetspecialty.com – 847-459-7535
🔴Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) – open 24 hours – Buffalo Grove – 847-754-3996
🔴Premier Veterinary Group – open 24 hours – Mundelein – 847-548-5300

08/26/2025

We will be closing at 4pm today! Sorry for the inconvenience. We will be open for normal business hours (8am-6pm) on Thursday! Have a great day ☺️

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day!!!

This is one of Dr. Lovell's dogs, Chandler. He has a great smile that he will occasionally show off if you're lucky 😄

08/19/2025

🎉 August is National Pet Immunization Month! 🎉
Let’s talk vaccines — because a quick poke now can prevent a whole lot of yuck later. 😷💉

🐶 For Dogs:
💉Rabies – 100% fatal. And the only test involves... well, decapitation (yikes). The vaccine is way less dramatic.
💉Distemper – A deadly virus that attacks the lungs, gut, and brain. No cure.
💉Parvovirus – A GI nightmare. Super contagious. Super dangerous.
💉Leptospirosis – Damages the kidneys and liver. Oh, and humans can catch it too. 😬
💉Bordetella – A cough that just won’t quit (AKA “kennel cough”).
💉Lyme Disease – Spread by ticks, leads to joint pain and kidney issues.
💉Canine Flu – Like your dog having the flu... but worse.

🐱 For Cats:
💉Rabies – Still a must! (Cats are actually more likely to be exposed to Rabies than pet dogs because they are such great hunters!)
💉FVRCP – A 3-in-1 vaccine protecting against some seriously nasty viruses (think cat colds, gut bugs, and brain stuff).
💉Feline Leukemia – A sneaky virus that can wreck the immune system and lead to cancer. 😿

💬 Moral of the story? Vaccines save lives — and they’re way easier (and cheaper) than treating preventable diseases.

Not sure if your pet’s up to date? Call us — we’ll help you stay on track! 🐾
📞 847-549-3187
✉ [email protected]
🖥 www.townlineah.com

08/15/2025

Make sure that your pet’s microchips are registered to you!

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips - such as:

➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember - while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate. Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/12/2025

🐾💙 Why Spaying & Neutering Your Pets is So Important! 💙🐾

Spaying and neutering your pets does more than prevent unwanted litters—it helps them live longer, healthier, and happier lives! Here’s why it’s a great choice for your furry friend:

✅ Health Benefits

Females: Greatly reduces the risk of mammary (breast) cancer and eliminates the risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra).

Males: Prevents testicular cancer and reduces prostate issues later in life.

✅ Behavior Benefits

Reduces roaming, marking, and certain aggressive behaviors.

Pets are often calmer and more focused on family life rather than finding a mate.

✅ Community Benefits

Helps prevent pet overpopulation and reduces the number of pets in shelters.

Fewer strays mean fewer animals at risk of injury, disease, or euthanasia.

Spaying and neutering is a simple step with lifelong benefits for both your pet and your community. 🐶🐱💚

Call or email us today to discuss the best time to spay or neuter your pet!
📞 847-549-3187
✉ [email protected]

08/08/2025

Sometimes veterinarian’s dogs need veterinarians too! 🐶

This is Chandler, Dr. Lovell’s dog. He went to this past week for an appointment with Dermatology to evaluate his worsening allergies. Chandler has been on Apoquel for the past 5 years to manage his allergy flares, but this past year it’s no longer cutting it (see second photo).

Allergy medication, like antihistamines, Apoquel, Cytopoint, and Zenrelia work well in dogs to manage itch associated with allergies, but over time the body’s allergic response can change or increase, requiring additional medication, diet changes, or specific personalized allergy therapy. These medications are wonderful, but also similar to putting a bandaid over the real problem.

An intradermal skin allergy test is the gold standard way of determining what in the environment a dog is allergic to. This test is done similar to the way it’s done in people where small amounts of the allergen is injected under the skin and monitored for a response. Dog specific allergy treatment is then created to desensitize the immune system and “treat” the allergy.

Many GP vets, like Townline, can do a blood allergy test, which has many benefits, but isn’t as accurate as the skin testing, which is mostly performed by board certified Dermatologists.

Chandler is having this testing done next month and we will let you know how it goes!

Please let us know if you have any questions!!
📞 847-549-3187
✉️ [email protected]
🖥️ www.townlineah.com

08/05/2025

🐱✨ New Kitten? Here’s What to Expect in Their First Year of Veterinary Care! 🩺💕

Bringing home a kitten is full of cuddles, curiosity, and important steps to keep your new friend healthy and protected! Here's what their first year of vet care should look like:

📆 4 Veterinary Visits Are Recommended

1️⃣ Vaccine Appointments (3 total)
Starting at 6–8 weeks old, your kitten will need vaccines every 3–4 weeks to protect against diseases like panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis, and rabies.

2️⃣ Testing for FeLV & FIV
Your kitten will be tested for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)—two contagious viruses that can affect their long-term health. Early testing is key!

3️⃣ Spay/Neuter Surgery
Around 6 months old, your kitten will be ready for their spay or neuter procedure. This helps prevent unwanted litters and reduces health and behavioral issues later in life.

💩 Bonus: Parasite Screening
We’ll also check for intestinal parasites, which are common in kittens, and provide treatment if needed.

🧡 Early vet visits lay the foundation for a happy, healthy life for your kitten—and we’re here to help every step of the way!

Call us to book your kitten’s first visit today!
📞 847-549-3187
✉ [email protected]
🖥 www.townlineah.com

08/04/2025

This pretty lady decided to take herself on an evening stroll and was found near Route 45 and Peterson Road. 🐾

Unfortunately, she doesn’t have a microchip, so we weren’t able to locate her family. She’s now being transported to Lake County Animal Control for safekeeping.

If you recognize her or know who she belongs to, please contact Lake County Animal Control at (847) 377-4700.

Let’s help get her home!🐶

08/01/2025

HAPPY AUGUST!!

First of the month means its time to give prevention to your pets!! Pull out that Heartgard, Nexgard, Nexgard Plus, Simparica Trio or whatever veterinary approved product you chose to give your pet and make sure they are parasite free for another month! 🍋