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Welcome to Pets First!

We are a proud woman and minority owned private practice providing primary care for the dogs and cats of East Lakeview and beyond!

What we do

Wellness and Illness Visits

Soft Tissue and Dental Porcedures

Quality of Life Services

Referral Services

Bird Flu Update 🐦 🦠

Bird Flu Update 🐦 🦠

We'll see you Saturday! :)

We'll see you Saturday! :)

Veterinary medicine is Black history🖤

Veterinary medicine is Black history🖤

Stay warm today!🤍

Stay warm today!🤍

happy Martin Luther King Jr day
🤍

❄️❄️Due to the cold (the need to cuddle our pets and not engage with the outside world for a minute🐶🐱) we’ll be closing early tomorrow. We’ll be here 8:00am to 4:00pm🙂
We recommend a hot drink and fuzzy blanket day, but if you venture out make sure those paws are covered! 🐾

happy Martin Luther King Jr day
🤍

❄️❄️Due to the cold (the need to cuddle our pets and not engage with the outside world for a minute🐶🐱) we’ll be closing early tomorrow. We’ll be here 8:00am to 4:00pm🙂
We recommend a hot drink and fuzzy blanket day, but if you venture out make sure those paws are covered! 🐾

Give us a call at 773-904-8724 :)

Give us a call at 773-904-8724 :)

Take some time to educate yourself on the bird flu so your pets stay safe and healthy!
If you have indoor/outdoor cats it is best to bring them inside to avoid infection. It’s also been recommended to take down bird feeders for the time being.
If your pet is showing any concerning symptoms please contact your veterinarian 🐶🐱

Take some time to educate yourself on the bird flu so your pets stay safe and healthy!
If you have indoor/outdoor cats it is best to bring them inside to avoid infection. It’s also been recommended to take down bird feeders for the time being.
If your pet is showing any concerning symptoms please contact your veterinarian 🐶🐱

Anxiety can manifest in various ways. Some pets may choose to hide, while others might seek comfort from their owners, and some may even react with aggression when frightened. These behaviors are not so different from how humans respond.

In situations of actual or perceived danger, the sympathetic nervous system activates one or more of the four F's: flight, fight, freeze, or fawn. Fear is a crucial response to threats and has played a key role in our evolution. If we couldn't recognize danger, we would struggle to protect ourselves.

It's essential to introduce positive experiences with triggers that negatively affect you or your pet. Similar to humans, past experiences can shape what pets perceive as threatening. If you're uncertain about how to begin, consider consulting your veterinarian or an animal behavior specialist.

Has your furry friend struggled with anxiety or reactivity? If so, what advice would you give other owners?

Anxiety can manifest in various ways. Some pets may choose to hide, while others might seek comfort from their owners, and some may even react with aggression when frightened. These behaviors are not so different from how humans respond.

In situations of actual or perceived danger, the sympathetic nervous system activates one or more of the four F's: flight, fight, freeze, or fawn. Fear is a crucial response to threats and has played a key role in our evolution. If we couldn't recognize danger, we would struggle to protect ourselves.

It's essential to introduce positive experiences with triggers that negatively affect you or your pet. Similar to humans, past experiences can shape what pets perceive as threatening. If you're uncertain about how to begin, consider consulting your veterinarian or an animal behavior specialist.

Has your furry friend struggled with anxiety or reactivity? If so, what advice would you give other owners?

Happy Holidays from the Pets First family to yours!❤️🎁

Stay safe, warm, and healthy! We’ll see you next year!🥳🍾

Don’t forget to set a treat out for Santa Paws!✨

Happy Holidays from the Pets First family to yours!❤️🎁

Stay safe, warm, and healthy! We’ll see you next year!🥳🍾

Don’t forget to set a treat out for Santa Paws!✨

Thank you for your patience! 🎄

Thank you for your patience! 🎄

Happy Holidays from all of us at Pets First! 🎁🎄

Please give us a call if you have any questions ☺️

We’ll see you next year! 🥳

Happy Holidays from all of us at Pets First! 🎁🎄

Please give us a call if you have any questions ☺️

We’ll see you next year! 🥳

It’s National Adoption Day!
These adorable faces are waiting patiently for their forever homes with the help of local shelters 🏠 🤍

Thank you to our shelter workers, fosters, and volunteers who continue to work tirelessly as we approach the end of the year. ⭐️
Remember to keep them in mind this holiday season!
Conveniently someone got their paws on Amazon and made their wishlist for you!🎁
(they even linked it in their shelter’s instagram bio!🐱🐶)

It’s National Adoption Day!
These adorable faces are waiting patiently for their forever homes with the help of local shelters 🏠 🤍

Thank you to our shelter workers, fosters, and volunteers who continue to work tirelessly as we approach the end of the year. ⭐️
Remember to keep them in mind this holiday season!
Conveniently someone got their paws on Amazon and made their wishlist for you!🎁
(they even linked it in their shelter’s instagram bio!🐱🐶)

🌼 For our plant loving pet parents 🌼

If you think your pet may have ingested a toxic plant or flower make sure to call your veterinarian right away.
Symptoms may not be apparent without bloodwork.

⚠️Do not try to induce vomiting at home⚠️

🪴Other helpful resources🪴

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435

For more information visit ASPCA’s website:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

🌼 For our plant loving pet parents 🌼

If you think your pet may have ingested a toxic plant or flower make sure to call your veterinarian right away.
Symptoms may not be apparent without bloodwork.

⚠️Do not try to induce vomiting at home⚠️

🪴Other helpful resources🪴

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435

For more information visit ASPCA’s website:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
Here’s a quick October overview for ya! 🍁
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Keep an eye on our website and socials as we approach the end of the year.
We’ve heard there’s some exciting stuff to come🤫

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
Here’s a quick October overview for ya! 🍁
•
Keep an eye on our website and socials as we approach the end of the year.
We’ve heard there’s some exciting stuff to come🤫

Was Vet Tech week last week? Yes.
Were we all too overwhelmed with our new software system to post about it? Also yes.
Good thing our technicians deserve recognition every week!
Thank you for everything you do! We couldn’t practice medicine without you!
(hence why we’re having tech week 2.0. 7 days just isn’t enough for all your hard work😉)

Was Vet Tech week last week? Yes.
Were we all too overwhelmed with our new software system to post about it? Also yes.
Good thing our technicians deserve recognition every week!
Thank you for everything you do! We couldn’t practice medicine without you!
(hence why we’re having tech week 2.0. 7 days just isn’t enough for all your hard work😉)

It’s not only Monday, it’s also Animal Welfare Week!

🌍 🐈🐕🐄 🐖 🐑 🐇🐁 🐘🦒🐅🦍🦈🐋 🌏

How have you contributed to the cause?

Was it #meatlessmonday ?

Or is today the day you finally found the sign you’ve been looking for….😗🫴@chicagocatrescue @pawschicago @treehousehumanesociety @chicagocaninerescue @chianimalcareandcontrol @onetailatatime

It’s not only Monday, it’s also Animal Welfare Week!

🌍 🐈🐕🐄 🐖 🐑 🐇🐁 🐘🦒🐅🦍🦈🐋 🌏

How have you contributed to the cause?

Was it #meatlessmonday ?

Or is today the day you finally found the sign you’ve been looking for….😗🫴@chicagocatrescue @pawschicago @treehousehumanesociety @chicagocaninerescue @chianimalcareandcontrol @onetailatatime

Now that we are officially moments away from spooky season let’s debunk some super scary bug propaganda 🪳

Now that we are officially moments away from spooky season let’s debunk some super scary bug propaganda 🪳

Our most important team members 🧡

❗️Disclaimer❗️

Some staff members not pictured!

Due to: “sudden movement the second we tried to capture the cute thing they’d been doing for the last 20 minutes.”

Our most important team members 🧡

❗️Disclaimer❗️

Some staff members not pictured!

Due to: “sudden movement the second we tried to capture the cute thing they’d been doing for the last 20 minutes.”

Angie and Weasley decided to twin for the start of National Dog Week 🐶

How are you celebrating your furry friend(s) this week?
Snap a picture and don’t forget to tag us! 📸
@petsfirstchi

Angie and Weasley decided to twin for the start of National Dog Week 🐶

How are you celebrating your furry friend(s) this week?
Snap a picture and don’t forget to tag us! 📸
@petsfirstchi

It's Pet Appreciation Week! 🐶🐈🐠

We know you all love your pets every week but make sure they feel extra loved, cared for, and appreciated this week ❣️

It's Pet Appreciation Week! 🐶🐈🐠

We know you all love your pets every week but make sure they feel extra loved, cared for, and appreciated this week ❣️

Happy Mother's Day to the moms who fill their homes with love, laughter, and the pitter-patter of tiny feet and furry paws.

Happy Mother's Day to the moms who fill their homes with love, laughter, and the pitter-patter of tiny feet and furry paws.

Be cautious of any sneaky sugar-free sweeteners in peanut butter and candy. Talk to your vet about the best treats for your pet!

Be cautious of any sneaky sugar-free sweeteners in peanut butter and candy. Talk to your vet about the best treats for your pet!

May the force be with you! ✨

May the force be with you! ✨

Thank you to all the pet parents out there for your unconditional love, endless cuddles, and unwavering devotion.

Thank you to all the pet parents out there for your unconditional love, endless cuddles, and unwavering devotion.

Thank you for trusting us to take care of your pet's health. We are grateful for the opportunity to support so many pet parents and furry friends in our community!

Thank you for trusting us to take care of your pet's health. We are grateful for the opportunity to support so many pet parents and furry friends in our community!

We appreciate our care coordinators for all they do, year round! From managing appointments to calming nervous pets and their owners, they do it all with grace and professionalism.

We appreciate our care coordinators for all they do, year round! From managing appointments to calming nervous pets and their owners, they do it all with grace and professionalism.

Chihuahua is the vibe this weekend. New found cousins Shrimpo and Weasley, plus handsome Chauncey 💖

Chihuahua is the vibe this weekend. New found cousins Shrimpo and Weasley, plus handsome Chauncey 💖

Join @Trupanion on February 13 (11am PT/2pm ET) for a live update on 'mystery' canine respiratory illness, reconvening world-renowned animal health and disease experts for a data-driven update.

Tune in as Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS; Dr. Michael Lappin, PhD, DACVIM; Dr. Scott Weese, DACVIM; and Dr. Carrie Jurney, DACVIM (Neurology) track trends, assess severity, and share expert perspectives in this FREE webinar. Register at http://tinyurl.com/k9illness-6

Join @Trupanion on February 13 (11am PT/2pm ET) for a live update on 'mystery' canine respiratory illness, reconvening world-renowned animal health and disease experts for a data-driven update.

Tune in as Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS; Dr. Michael Lappin, PhD, DACVIM; Dr. Scott Weese, DACVIM; and Dr. Carrie Jurney, DACVIM (Neurology) track trends, assess severity, and share expert perspectives in this FREE webinar. Register at http://tinyurl.com/k9illness-6

We were nominated for The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023. We are honored to be in the running and would appreciate your vote! We're under Buy Local catergory- Best Veterinarian.

https://chicagoreader.com/best

We were nominated for The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023. We are honored to be in the running and would appreciate your vote! We're under Buy Local catergory- Best Veterinarian.

https://chicagoreader.com/best

🐾Happy Holidays from Pets First🐾

Thank you for all the support this year and for trusting us to care for your precious pets. For that, we are so grateful! May you and your family (furry or otherwise) have a wonderful holiday season.

Holiday hours:
Saturday, December 23rd 8AM-2PM
CLOSED- Sunday, December 24th
CLOSED- Monday, December 25th
Wednesday, December 27th 8AM-7PM
CLOSED- Monday, January 1st, 2024

🐾Happy Holidays from Pets First🐾

Thank you for all the support this year and for trusting us to care for your precious pets. For that, we are so grateful! May you and your family (furry or otherwise) have a wonderful holiday season.

Holiday hours:
Saturday, December 23rd 8AM-2PM
CLOSED- Sunday, December 24th
CLOSED- Monday, December 25th
Wednesday, December 27th 8AM-7PM
CLOSED- Monday, January 1st, 2024

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Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time or visit our FAQ page for more information.

OUR HOURS
Monday 8 A.M - 6 P.M.
Tuesday 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Wednesday 8 A.M - 6 P.M.
Thursday 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Saturday 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday CLOSED
*By Appointment Only

3413 N Broadway Ave

Chicago, IL 60657

info@petsfirstchicago.com (773) 904-8724

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