Townline Animal Hospital

05/26/2026

We will be closing at 5 today, sorry for any inconvenience!

05/22/2026

04/20/2026

🐾Small team, BIG heart🐾

Here at Townline, your pets aren't just patients - they're family!

We proudly practice GOLD STANDARD medicine while keeping that warm, personal touch you and your furry friends deserve. From wagging tails to gentle purrs, we're here for it all.

✨Now accepting new clients!✨
If you're looking for top-notch care and a team that truly cares about you and your pet, we'd love to have you!
847-549-3187

03/19/2026

Nolan had a dental procedure and we found a hole in one of his teeth! Cats can get tooth lesions called Resorptive lesions where part of the tooth, crown or root, is destroyed. These lesions can be painful and require extraction of the tooth 🦷

03/03/2026

🐾 Is Your Cat Slowing Down? It Might Be More Than “Just Getting Older.”

Osteoarthritis is incredibly common in cats — especially as they age — but it often goes unnoticed. Cats are masters at hiding pain. What we tend to see instead are subtle changes like:

🐱Not jumping up on counters, cat trees, or furniture
🐱Hesitating before jumping
🐱Sleeping more or interacting less
🐱Grooming less
🐱 Not using the litterbox
🐱Acting a little grumpy when touched

The good news? There’s a treatment specifically designed for cats with arthritis: Solensia.

💉 Solensia is a once-monthly injection given by your veterinarian that targets pain associated with osteoarthritis. It works differently than traditional pain medications and is designed just for cats. Many owners report improved mobility, more jumping, more playfulness, and an overall brighter attitude after starting treatment.

If you’ve noticed your cat isn’t moving like they used to, don’t assume it’s “normal aging.” Chronic pain can significantly impact their quality of life — and they deserve to feel comfortable.

Talk to your veterinarian about whether Solensia might be a good option for your cat. Sometimes a simple monthly injection can make a big difference. 💛

03/01/2026

Time to give your pets their monthly prevention!

Reach out to us if you need more!
📞 847-549-3187

02/24/2026

🦷 What Really Happens During a Pet’s Professional Dental Cleaning 🐶🐱

We know anesthesia can sound scary, so we believe in educating pet parents on exactly what’s involved in a professional dental cleaning—and how much care goes into every step.

🔬 Before anesthesia
• Pre-anesthetic lab work is performed to make sure the liver, kidneys, and other organs are healthy enough for anesthesia
• This allows us to tailor anesthesia to your pet and keep them as safe as possible

💉 Going under anesthesia
• Your pet is given injectable medication so they can safely relax and fall asleep
• They are then intubated (a breathing tube is placed) to protect their airway and deliver oxygen and anesthesia gas

🫀 Constant monitoring
• Your pet is connected to an anesthesia machine
• A trained veterinary technician monitors heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature the entire time

📸 Full-mouth dental X-rays
• X-rays are taken of every tooth to look for infection, bone loss, or disease hiding under the gumline
• Many painful dental problems are invisible without X-rays

✨ The dental cleaning
• Teeth are scaled above and below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar
• Teeth are polished to smooth the surface and help slow future plaque buildup

🦷 Extractions if needed
• Any teeth that are diseased or painful are removed based on X-ray findings
• This prevents ongoing infection and discomfort

💤 Recovery
• Anesthesia is discontinued and your pet is gently woken up
• They are closely monitored until they are awake, comfortable, and ready to go home

💙 A professional dental cleaning is a medical procedure focused on comfort, safety, and long-term health—not just fresh breath.

If you have questions about dental care or anesthesia, we’re always happy to talk you through it!