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With the winding down of the dog days of summer, it’s likely that you and your dog will enjoy a bit more outdoor time in parks and wilderness areas. However, you and your pet should take caution before swimming or drinking from lakes and ponds.

At Mokena Animal Clinic, Ltd., our veterinarian is proud to serve pets in Mokena IL and the surrounding communities. Whether your pet is in need of a routine wellness exam, vaccinations, or even surgery, you can always rest assured that your companion is in good hands.

 Your pet's first appointment with us is important to you. Not only will it give you and your pet a chance to meet our veterinarians and staff of animal lovers, but it will also allow our veterinarians to examine your pet, discuss any problems you are having, and develop a comprehensive plan for your pet’s overall health.

One of the best things you can do for your pet is having him or her spayed or neutered. Here at Mokena Animal Clinic, the procedure is a routine surgery. Our Mokena veterinarian is an exceptional surgeon and will take extreme care with your loving companion.

Pet dental care is as important to animals as it is to humans. Pets need to have their teeth cleaned regularly in order to maintain good oral hygiene and healthy teeth and gums. Whether you own a cat or a dog in Mokena IL, we encourage you to maintain your pet's dental health. The following tips will help.

A bland diet is a diet fed to dogs while they're recovering from an upset stomach. Perhaps the most common bland diet for dogs in Mokena is a combination of white rice and boiled beef, combined in proportions of 2 parts rice to 1 part beef.

Back to school time can be stressful for pets! Staying at home alone after spending all summer playing with your kids can be depressing and lonely for many animals. Easing your pet into the transition and keeping your pet physically active during this time can help keep up your pet's good spirits. These tips will help.

Obesity in dogs is an important issue. Overweight animals are at higher risk for diabetes and other deadly diseases. They also have shorter life spans and develop arthritis earlier than their counterparts.

You love your pets like family, so of course you want to make sure they stay as healthy as possible. One of the best ways to help protect your pet's health is to make sure they get plenty of exercise and that they're eating a nutritious diet.

Summer is finally here, and for many pet owners, this means spending a lot more time outdoors with our pets. Many pets, dogs and cats included, enjoy spending time outside when the weather gets warmer.