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Beating the Boredom – Eily Style

By: Eily Rose O’Brien Henlo doggos. I have control of the word making thingy again. I’m sure you’ve all noticed your people home more and they seem more scareded than usual too. Ember, Wynter and I feel a little ripped off cause Mom still leaves for the place that she says pays for our kibble…

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How to Maintain Your Pet’s Pearly Whites

An Everyday Guide to Dental Health An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what keeps the dentist away? More importantly for our purposes, what keeps the veterinary dentist away? An honest answer is that you probably shouldn’t. February is dental health month and it’s time to put the spotlight on one of the…

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New Year’s Resolution Time

Make Your Pet the Biggest Loser Happy New Year!! It’s time to get serious about those resolutions. What’s yours? Maybe lose a few pounds, eat healthier, drink more water? This time of year is all about getting healthy and being your best self. This year let’s focus some of that energy on our pets as…

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Holiday Hazards – Tips for a Safe Holiday Season

Happy Holidays! It’s that time of year again. Time for celebrating with family and friends, for eating way more that our stomachs can handle and decorating with lights and tinsel and everything that sparkles. It’s a time of year that most of us look forward to every year. Eily is ready to party with her…

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5 Tips to Maximize your Counter Surfing!

By: Eily Rose O’Brien SHHH! No noise. I have control of the word making thing. Probably don’t have much time as my hooman is in next room. I want to share advice as I am master counter surfer. To all doggos out there, here is my wisdom. I have tips to help you steal the…

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How I use essential oils safely for my pets. And you can too!

It’s All Fun and Games… The best way to introduce oils to your pet is by allowing them to investigate a closed bottle. Their little noses are highly senstive. Wynter loves peppermint! I’m sure you’ve seen the articles, the viral post about the cat that nearly died when the owner diffused essential oils. You’ve heard…

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How To Beat the Heat

Tips for the Cool Pooch In the last week, I have heard about two (possibly three) separate cases of heat stroke in dogs. With the temperature close to 90 degrees and the “feels-like” temperature in the 100’s, it’s no surprise. While this is perfect pool weather, it’s not always a friendly environment for your dog….

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What’s best for your pet? East meets West!

The staff and veterinarians at Capitol Illini Veterinary Services in Springfield and Chatham Illinois are passionate about helping pets feel their best! We are continually searching for techniques, medicines, surgery, and other treatments that will help keep our best (furry) friends healthy with the least side effects. Sometimes that requires being on the cutting edge…

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Capitol Illini’s Online Pharmacy Now Available!

We are proud to offer an online pharmacy to provide you with the convenience of 24/7 online ordering as well as the safety of ordering from a Vet-VIPPS accredited pharmacy.  Our Online Pharmacy, operated by VetSource, allows you to order your pet’s medications, preventatives, and even prescription pet foods online and have them shipped directly…

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Try the Pet Desk App!

Have you tried our app? The PetDesk app, free for both Iphone and Android users, gives you 24/7 access to information about your pet’s care. The Pet Desk app stores your pet’s appointment and vaccination history, allows you to make appointment requests, set reminders, store photos and more! For more information about the Pet Desk…

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