Helping Your Anxious Dog Feel Safe: A Guide to Recognition and Relief Watching your dog tremble during a thunderstorm, pace endlessly when you're getting ready to leave, or bark frantically at passing strangers can feel helpless. Anxiety affects dogs in many ways: panting, shaking, hiding, destructive chewing, constant barking, or escape attempts. Once you understand [...]

Ear Hematomas in Dogs: What They Are and How They’re Treated Your dog has been shaking his head and itching his ears all week- and today, his head is tilted with one ear hanging low and swollen. This sudden change can be alarming for any dog owner. That swelling could be a painful pocket of [...]

Why Your Dog Snores: The Truth About Brachycephalic Airway Issues You're curled up on the couch, enjoying a quiet evening, when you hear it: the adorable, rumbling snore coming from your dog asleep beside you. Every pet owner loves those little noises, but have you ever worried if that cute snort is more than just [...]

Hidden Hazards: Everyday Poisons That Can Harm Pets Many common household items, like chocolate, grapes, onions, and certain medications, can be toxic to dogs and cats. Even small amounts may cause serious illness. Knowing what is dangerous and acting fast in case of exposure can mean the difference between a scare and an emergency. At [...]

Looking Beneath the Surface: How Lab Testing Uncovers Hidden Pet Illnesses Your dog seems a little more tired lately. Your cat is drinking more water than usual. These small changes might feel insignificant, but they can signal serious problems brewing beneath the surface. By the time pets show obvious symptoms, disease may already be advanced. [...]

The Importance of Socialization and Training: Preventing Behavior Problems Your puppy hides under the table when guests arrive. Your cat hisses when the new dog walks by. Maybe your once-calm dog has started barking nonstop when left alone. These behaviors don’t mean your pet is “bad”- they’re signs of confusion, fear, or uncertainty. The good [...]

Why Dogs Vomit: What Owners Should Know and Do Next You notice your dog pacing, licking their lips, and making that telltale heaving motion- and suddenly, there’s vomit on the floor. It’s a moment every dog owner knows too well, and it always brings the same question: should I worry? Sometimes vomiting is a simple [...]

Lumps, Bumps, and Sudden Swellings: When Your Elgin Pet Needs Emergency Care One minute you’re scratching behind your dog’s ears, the next your fingers stop on a lump you’ve never noticed before. Panic sets in fast: Is it harmless? Is it painful? Could it be cancer? Not every lump means trouble, but some can progress [...]

The Mystery of the Meow: Medical and Behavioral Causes of Cat Vocalization A cat’s meow is one of the most familiar sounds in a home. From soft trills to insistent cries, vocalizing is a normal way cats communicate with their families. But when the meows grow louder, longer, or more frequent than usual, it often [...]

Advanced Blood Work and Urine Tests: Uncovering What You Can’t See At Cobb & Co. Veterinary Clinic in Elgin, Illinois, we know your pet isn’t just a companion—they’re family. Your biggest goal as a pet owner is to keep them healthy, happy, and by your side for as many years as possible. That’s why routine [...]