Important Swine Flu Update:

A cat at Iowa State University was recently diagnosed with Swine Flu. Some ferrets were also diagnosed at one of the veterinary schools with swine flu. People who have swine flu should keep their cats away from their face, sneeze into the sleeve of your crooked arm and wash their hands frequently, just as they would in trying to prevent another person from contracting the disease from them. Most times, a virus will stay within a certain species (i.e., human, canine or feline) but these cases point out there are exceptions.

Taking precautions to protect your cat will prevent the virus from spreading to your pet.

If you have any questions or if think your cat may have the flu, please call us immediately at 773-631-6727.

 

 

 

Dr. Mayer is one of two veterinarians in the State of Illinois who performs the Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test to diagnose deafness in pets.  This test diagnoses deafness in many breeds predisposed to congenital deafness.  This is important to consider when purchasing certain breeds of dogs including Dalmatians, English Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, Bull Terriers, and many others.  A puppy that is tested before it is purchased or soon after being purchased may help some difficult situations such as training failures or having to return a puppy.

Some adult dogs may have a sudden occurrence of deafness and these occurrences can be tested also.

Dr. Mayer has been performing this test for over 25 years and has held hearing testing clinics at dog shows and health clinics around the country. 

Please call us if you wish to have your pet or pet’s litter tested or if you wish further information in this regard.